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Sometimes I Feel Lonely (Name Your Emotions)
by Lakita WilsonWhat does it mean to be lonely? Loneliness may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are lonely and ways to manage their feelings. Large, vivid photos help illustrate what loneliness looks like. A mindfulness activity will give kids an opportunity to explore their feelings.
Sometimes I Feel Sad (Name Your Emotions)
by Jaclyn JaycoxWhat does it mean to be sad? It's normal for people to feel down sometimes. Learn what it feels like, what causes it, and how to turn sad feelings into happy ones. Big, diverse photos illustrate what sadness looks like. A mindfulness activity will give children the chance to practice managing their emotions.
Sometimes I Feel Scared (Name Your Emotions)
by Nicole A. MansfieldWhat does it mean to be scared? Being scared may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are scared and ways to manage their feelings. Large, vivid photos help illustrate what being scared looks like. A mindfulness activity will give kids an opportunity to explore their feelings.
Sometimes I Feel Surprised (Name Your Emotions)
by Jaclyn JaycoxWhat does it mean to feel surprised? Learn how surprise makes your body feel, how your senses spark emotion, and how to handle it. Large, stunning photos help illustrate what surprise looks like. A mindfulness activity gives kids the chance to practice managing their feelings.
Sometimes I Feel Worried (Name Your Emotions)
by Jaclyn JaycoxWhat does it mean to feel worried? Everyone feels worried sometimes. Learn how to recognize, name, and manage your emotions. Stunning photos illustrate what being worried looks like. A mindfulness activity will help children learn how to turn worried feelings into good ones!
Sometimes I Forget You're a Robot
by Sam BrownFor fans of Todd Parr and Oliver Jeffers comes this debut picture book about a boy and his robot friend from the creator of the popular crowd-sourced comic blog, explodingdog.comFor a little boy who’s always dreamed of having his own robot, actually getting one isn’t what he expected at all. The robot can’t fly, or swim, or even talk. All he does is beep beep beep like a toy. But his robot does have some hidden talents—and one of them is being a great friend.In this unexpectedly poignant story about adjusting expectations, Sam Brown shows that while no one is perfect, a good friend sure comes close.
Sometimes I Grumblesquinch (A Big Feelings Book)
by Rachel VailA sweet and touching exploration of the scariness of BIG feelings and overcoming the pressures to do everything "just right," in this companion title to bestselling picture book Sometimes I'm Bombaloo.Katie Honors is a really nice kid. But there’s one little secret that sometimes makes her feel not-so-nice deep inside: her little brother, Chuck. Katie loves her brother and works hard to be the perfect big sister but it can be hard. Chuck can sometimes be just so icky and messy. Sometimes it makes Katie secretly wish she had a trampoline or a treehouse or a giraffe instead of a brother. When all these emotions bubble up to the surface, Katie can no longer grumblesquinch them down. She explodes, but she also learns an important lesson: that there’s room for ALL of her feelings, even the scary ones.Sometimes I Grumblesquinch masterfully explores the pressure children often feel to be perfect all the time and helps them realize that it's okay to share frustrating, and at times, not-so-nice thoughts and seek comfort from adults to help them manage those feelings. This story explores key social emotional skills that kids need to navigate complicated feelings, and will live alongside bestsellers like When Sophie Gets Really Really Angry and How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad. Once again, Rachel Vail taps into universal childhood experiences that are often left unexplored, and does so with sensitivity, humor, and respect for the wide range of emotions kids face today.
Sometimes I Have to Cry
by Elspeth Campbell MurphyTold from the point of view of a young boy who has just experienced a common childhood grief, this book explores crying and tears from a child's perspective and adapts several Psalms in more childlike language. Parent index with Psalm references included. Picture descriptions present.
Sometimes I Kaploom (A Big Feelings Book)
by Rachel VailAnother heartfelt and tender story about dealing with BIG feelings from the bestselling author of Sometimes I'm Bombaloo and Sometimes I Grumblesquinch, Rachel Vail.Katie Honors is a really brave kid. She can go to bed with just one small night light. She can hold her tears in when it's time to say goodbye to her mom at school. But sometimes Katie isn't ready to say goodbye and doesn't feel brave at all. When this happens, she Kaplooms! She refuses to let go of her mom, and everything is flurried as she begins to cry. Her emotions feel frightening. It's not the Katie Honors she wants to be. But her mother assures Katie that she can be both brave and sad, brave and crying, brave and scared.Sometimes I Kaploom masterfully explores how hard it can be for children when they're nervous or scared and have to transition to new places and faces when they just don't feel quite ready. In another poignant, honest, and insightful story, readers learn along with Katie that bravery and fear are not mutually exclusive.
Sometimes I Like To Cry (Concept Books)
by Elizabeth Stanton Henry StantonA child recalls different occasions when he has cried, concluding that there are many appropriate times for tears.
Sometimes I'm Bombaloo (A Big Feelings Book)
by Rachel VailA tender story that explores BIG feelings and includes a wise take on tantrums and learning how to feel like yourself again!Katie Honors is a really good kid -- most of the time. But sometimes... well, sometimes, say when her little brother knocks down her beautiful castle after she told him not to touch it and she knows she'll never be able to make it look that good again... sometimes Katie gets so mad she's BOMBALOO, she's just not herself. Sometimes she uses her feet and her fists instead of words.Being Bombaloo is scary. But a little time-out and a lot of love and understanding from Mom calms Bombaloo down and help Katie feel like Katie again! This is a warm book about losing your temper and how to feel like yourself again. With Yumi Heo's bright illustrations and Rachel Vail's sweet text, this title is the perfect read aloud for librarians, teachers, and parents.
Sometimes It Happens
by Lauren BarnholdtCheating has consequences in this sparkly and humorous romance from the author of Two-Way Street and One Night That Changes Everything.Hannah's about to start her senior year, and she's never been so scared. That's because she's going to have to face: 1. Sebastian: the guy who dumped her on the last day of junior year. 2. Noah: the guy she's totally fallen for. 3. Ava: Noah's girlfriend...and Hannah's best friend. As Hannah tries to figure out how she got herself into this colossal mess, one thing becomes crystal clear: there's absolutely no way she's going to make it through this day in one piece.
Sometimes It's Bright
by Annie RuygtIn this visually rich picture book, a girl discovers the joy of creativity, first on a walk through the city and ultimately within herself.As Ronan and her mother spend an afternoon together, the girl notices a sparkling brightness--flowing in the notes of a street musician, blaring from billboards, and flying from dancers on stage. Why does she sometimes feel bright--and where could she find that brightness when she wants it? Curious, she experiments . . . until she discovers the magic can come from her, too, when she dances, draws, and paints. Sometimes It's Bright explores how being our most creative selves brings joy to us and to the world.
Sometimes It's Storks
by L.J.R. KellyA funny, surrealist take on the classic baby delivery story Baby delivery is a tricky business: When the top-notch stork is not available, a substitute has to step in. But a delicious-looking fish distracts him, and he misplaces the baby en route. As one animal encounter leads to another, the baby travels the world: up to the North Pole atop a whale, to Australia with migrating geese, and to the Brisbane Zoo by kangaroo, before finally landing at home. In Sometimes It's Storks, L. J. R. Kelly and the Brothers Hilts offer a whimsical tale of animals and adventure, proposing a creative answer to the puzzling question of where babies come from.
Sometimes Love
by Katrina MooreA tender, poetic picture book about a military family experiencing happiness, heartache, and learning to grow through change&“Changes come and changes go. Love through changes makes love grow.&” When her mother is deployed overseas, a young girl is temporarily parted from her beloved dog. Told in spare yet lyrical verse, this picture book shares a powerful message about the different ways we show love, from giving, to growing together, to sometimes letting go. But don't worry, this pet story has a happy ending.
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough
by Lurlene McdanielEveryone says junior high will be a blast. A new school, boys, and a chance to star in the school musical. But at home, Andrea's world is falling apart. Her parents are always fighting. Her mom's new job means more responsibility for Andrea- and less time to do the things she loves. And now that she's in a new school, Andrea is determined that no one will ever find out about her brother and his "problem" Can Andrea keep her family together?
Sometimes Love Isn't Enough (Lurlene McDaniel Books)
by Lurlene N. McDaniel"Junior high will be a blast," promises Andrea Manetti's best friend. But while exciting things are happening at school—new friends, boys, and a chance to star in the musical—Andrea's home life is falling apart. Her parents are always fighting; her mom's new job means Andrea has to help more with the family. And then there's Andrea's brother. Can Andrea keep her family together—and keep their secrets from getting out? And why does the boy at school who hates her seem to be the only one who understands her?
Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry
by Bebe Moore CampbellA beginning tool for introducing children to dealing with a parent who has a mental illness. "Some mornings, Annie's mommy helps her get ready for school and makes pancakes for breakfast, and her smiles are as bright as sunshine. Other mornings, she acts like she has dark clouds inside, and doesn't smile at all. Those days Annie has to be a big girl and make her own breakfast, and even put herself to bed at night. But Annie's grandma helps her remember what's important, and her silly friends cheer her up. And no matter what, Annie knows that even when Mommy is angry on the outside, on the inside she never stops loving her." This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Sometimes Never, Sometimes Always
by Elissa Janine HooleFor Cassandra Randall, there's a price to pay for being a secret atheist in a family of fundamentalists--she has nothing good to write on an online personality quiz; her best friend is drifting away; and she's failing English because she can't express her true self in a poem. But when she creates a controversial advice blog just to have something in her life to call her own, there's no way she can predict the devastating consequences of her actions. As her world fractures before her very eyes, Cass must learn to listen to her own sense of right and wrong in the face of overwhelming expectations.
Sometimes People March
by Tessa AllenWith a spare, inspiring text and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, this is a timeless and important book for activists of all ages. This hardcover picture book is perfect for sharing and for gifting. Sometimes people march to resist injustice, to stand in solidarity, to inspire hope. Throughout American history, one thing remains true: no matter how or why people march, they are powerful because they march together.
Sometimes We Fall
by Randall de SèveAn uplifting story that offers a reassuring message about finding the courage to take a small risk—and the sweet reward that may follow.Sometimes you want to eat a juicy red plum at the top of a tree, but it seems so hard. What if you start the climb and a strong wind blows and the tree shakes? What if it rains and you slip and FALL? But those sweet-smelling, juicy, ripe purple plums up there look so tasty, and best of all, Mama is waiting for you with words of encouragement. . . .This tender picture book by New York Times bestselling author Randall de Sève, with illustrations by Kate Gardiner, is an empowering reminder that to fall and get back up again is the bravest, and sometimes most delicious, step of all.
Sometimes We Tell the Truth
by Kim ZarinsIn this contemporary retelling of The Canterbury Tales, a group of teens on a bus ride to Washington, DC, each tell a story--some fantastical, some realistic, some downright scandalous--in pursuit of the ultimate prize: a perfect score.Jeff boards the bus for the Civics class trip to Washington, DC, with a few things on his mind: -Six hours trapped with his classmates sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. -He somehow ended up sitting next to his ex-best friend, who he hasn't spoken to in years. -He still feels guilty for the major part he played in pranking his teacher, and the trip's chaperone, Mr. Bailey. -And his best friend Cannon, never one to be trusted and banned from the trip, has something "big" planned for DC. But Mr. Bailey has an idea to keep everyone in line: each person on the bus is going to have the chance to tell a story. It can be fact or fiction, realistic or fantastical, dark or funny or sad. It doesn't matter. Each person gets a story, and whoever tells the best one will get an automatic A in the class. But in the middle of all the storytelling, with secrets and confessions coming out, Jeff only has one thing on his mind--can he live up to the super successful story published in the school newspaper weeks ago that convinced everyone that he was someone smart, someone special, and someone with something to say. In her debut novel, Kim Zarins breathes new life into Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales in a fresh and contemporary retelling that explores the dark realities of high school, and the subtle moments that bring us all together.
Sometimes You Fly
by Katherine Applegate Jennifer Black ReinhardtFrom Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Katherine Applegate, a sweet book of encouragement, filled with humor and insight into the effort behind any meaningful accomplishment in life. A perfect gift for baby shower, birthday, or graduation. This gorgeous gift book, equally perfect for preschool graduations or college commencements, baby showers or birthdays, is an inspirational tribute to the universal struggles and achievements of childhood. Beginning with a first birthday, the scenes travel through childhood triumphs and milestones, coming full circle to graduation. A magical blend of succinct text and beautiful watercolors renders each moment with tenderness and humor and encourages readers to “remember then, with every try, sometimes you fail . . . sometimes you fly.”
Sometimes You Have to Say No: How to Set and Respect Limitations (The Safe Child, Happy Parent Series)
by Dagmar GeislerThe perfect tool to teach children how to respond to set their own limitations and respect limits set by others. Sometimes You Have to Say No provides parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers the opportunity to speak with children about this important topic.Sometimes you're not interested in performing a task, going somewhere, or speaking to someone, so you say no.But whenever Matilda, Emil, Lukas, and Taya refuse a piece of cake from their neighbor Mrs. Rose, she is offended.Wouldn't it be better if everyone always said yes to everything? This way, no one would ever be sad or disappointed again!When a mysterious wish on a shooting star magically makes the word no disappear, the children and their neighbors realize that life without saying no just isn't as enjoyable as they had envisioned. In Sometimes You Have to Say No, award-winning author and illustrator Dagmar Geisler draws attention to what could be a sensitive subject to some and provides advice for not only the children who are often feel pressured to say yes, but also those who live and work with them daily, like parents, grandparents, teachers, siblings, and caregivers.
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Kids
by John C. Maxwell Steve BjorkmanBestselling author John C. Maxwell brings his inspiring teachings to children in this illustrated picture book! Includes a read aloud by the author, John C. Maxwell, on supported devices.Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport--Woggleball--and, like most kids, they like to win. But after a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, they turn to their grandpa for advice. Papa tells them:"Woggles are winners, yes, that much is true.But whether you win depends upon YOU. Winning takes effort, this much you will see. What you learn from your loss can bring victory!"In Sometimes You Win--Sometimes you Learn for Kids, #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and motivational teacher John C. Maxwell adapts his inspiring life lessons for the youngest readers, showing kids that having the right attitude will help them turn any loss into a win.