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"You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule containswisdom...
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"Organized as a dictionary, entries in this book for middle-grade readers present words related to creating a better, more inclusive world. Each word is explored via a poem, a quote from an inspiring person, and a short personal anecdote from one of the co-authors, a prompt for how to translate the word into action, and an illustration"--
3) I am helpful
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"When a new baby sister arrives, one little girl has a lot to adjust to. However, by helping her parents and taking on special jobs like singing to the baby, she learns that being a big sister comes with big rewards (plus a little spit-up too)."--Back cover.
4) The stress survival guide for teens: CBT skills to worry less, develop grit, & live your best life
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Offers readers tips based on cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology to minimize stress and worry.
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Candlewick Press
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2023.
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"From excited to scared from worried to confident-emotions can shift in a moment! Acclaimed picture book creator Mike Wohnoutka's simple words and tender illustrations demonstrate the highs and lows of a single day at school and open the door for readers to talk about their own contradictory, unpredictable ever-present emotions."--Front cover jacket.
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"Are you looking for clear and reliable information about relationships, sexuality, safety, and consent? You can find it in this essential guide-just for teen girls. As a teen girl, you probably have a ton of questions about sex and relationships. For example, what do you do if someone sends or asks you to send an explicit picture or text? How do you know if you are straight, bi, pan, or gay? What do you do if you are being pressured to do something...
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Harvest House Publishers
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[2018]
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Every Christian parent wants their daughter to make good decisions as she grows into an adult. Wynter Pitts, a mother of four young girls, is no exception and she wants to help your tween daughter, age 8-12, make choices that honor God and protect her heart and soul.
10) Just for today
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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
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2015.
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"This decalogue for daily living from a beloved pope and saint offers the perfect reminder of how to make the most of every day"--Back cover.
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"Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages"--
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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[2016]
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English
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Discover 150 ways to say thank you with this book, which explores the meaning of thankfulness. Join one boy as he thinks about the people in his life he'd like to thank, the many reasons to be grateful, and the different ways of showing affection and gratitude to the people we love. From giving a hug, to sharing toys, to helping someone out, this book suggests a number of practical and playful ways to celebrate the people we share our lives with,...
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Alfred A. Knopf
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[2018]
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English
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A powerful collection of essays from actors, activists, athletes, politicians, musicians, writers, and teens, each writing about a time in their youth when they were held back because of their race, gender, or sexual identity-- but persisted. Among others: actress Alia Shawkat was told she was too "ethnic" for parts. Former NFL player Wade Davis bullied other gay classmates in an attempt to hide his own sexuality. Holocaust survivor Fanny Starr tells...
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Diane Alber Art LLC
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[2023]
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English
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The A Little SPOT series of books was developed to help children learn about the various feelings and emotions we all encounter every day. Once children can identify their emotions, they can learn how to manage them in a healthy way. This colorful book is a perfect fit for little hands and young readers.--
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PowerKids Press
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2019
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"A family is a type of community, in fact, it's our first community experience. Like other types of communities, families have rules in order to function smoothly. A defined set of rules is good for all family members, regardless of their age. This book helps children understand why it's important for their family to have rules. Close picture-to-text correlation encourages readers to make connections with the text. Civics concepts from the C3 Framework...
19) In every life
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Beach Lane Books
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[2023]
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A picture book celebrating both the highs and lows that everyone experiences in the course of a life.
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"Girls can rule the world-- all they need is confidence. This empowering, entertaining guide from the bestselling authors of The Confidence Code gives girls the essential yet elusive code to becoming bold, brave, and fearless. It's a paradox familiar to parents everywhere: girls are achieving like never before, yet they're consumed with doubt on the inside. Girls worry constantly about how they look, what people think, whether to try out for a sports...
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