Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Fudge books volume 2
Language
English
Description
A summer in Tarrytown, N.Y., is a lot of fun for ten-year-old Sheila even though her friends make her face up to some self-truths she doesn't want to admit.
2) Loser
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself.
4) Fierce self-compassion: how women can harness kindness to speak up, claim their power, and thrive
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Kristin Neff changed how we talk about self-care with her enormously popular first book, Self-Compassion. Now, ten years and many studies later, she expands her body of work to explore a brand-new take on self-compassion. Although kindness and self-acceptance allow us to be with ourselves as we are, in all our glorious imperfection, the desire to alleviate suffering at the heart of this mindset isn't always gentle, sometimes it's fierce. We must also...
5) The OK book
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A character enumerates a great many things that it enjoys doing, although not great at any of them, knowing that someday it will excel at something.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When Alice Tapper noticed that the girls in her class weren't participating as much as the boys, she knew she had to do something about it. With help from her Girl Scout troop and her parents, she came up with a patch that other girls could earn if they took a pledge to be more confident in school. Alice even wrote an op-ed about the experience for the New York Times! Inspired by that piece, this picture book illustrates her determination, bravery,...
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Storytime @ Home: Celebrate Black Authors, Illustrators, Stories, and Experiences
Storytime @ Home: I Can Do It
Storytime @ Home: I Can Do It
Description
"From the New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child's limitless potential. I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves"--Amazon.com.
9) Buck's tooth
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Most beavers have two front teeth. And then there's Buck. Unlike the rest of his family, he has one gigantic front tooth--and he hates it! His tooth ruins everything for him, especially the Annual Talent Show. Whatever Buck tries to do for the contest--whistle, walk on stilts, blow bubbles--his tooth gets in the way. Can Buck learn to embrace his inner tooth?"--Amazon.com.
10) Fierce love: a bold path to ferocious courage and rule-breaking kindness that can heal the world
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by the Ubuntu philosophy "I am who I am because we are who we are" and explained through stories from her own life and those of her mentors and inspirations, Dr. Lewis details the nine daily practices necessary for transforming ourselves, our communities, and our world at large. From learning to put down our emotional baggage to speaking truth to power to fueling our activism with joy, Dr. Lewis gives readers a renewed sense of the power...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Author Joanna Gaines follows up her #1 New York Times bestselling We Are the Gardeners with The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be. This children's book, beautifully illustrated by Julianna Swaney, celebrates how creativity and acceptance can come together in a bright and beautiful adventure"--
13) Millie Fierce
Author
Series
Millie Fierce volume 1
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Tired of being overlooked, Millie takes on a loud and obnoxious personality, which makes people notice her--for a little while.
14) Puddle
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A puddle sits despairingly as she's trampled on by humans and animals alike until something miraculous happens that makes her feel worthwhile.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Are you kinder to others than you are to yourself? More than a thousand research studies show the benefits of being a supportive friend to yourself, especially in times of need. This science-based workbook offers a step-by-step approach to breaking free of harsh self-judgments and impossible standards in order to cultivate emotional well-being. In a convenient large-size format, the book is based on the authors' groundbreaking eight-week Mindful Self-Compassion...
19) Crabby Crab
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Crabby Crab, unhappy about the way he looks and moves, is surprised to learn that he is loved just the way he is.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request