Juvenile Nonfiction, Social Topics, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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You Were Once A Dream
A Reminder You Were Created Special by Kassandra Haughton
You are perfectly you, and no one can take your place in this world. Not one of us is here on earth by chance or accident. Now more than ever it is essential that we let our children know they are here for a reason. There is a Creator who took time ...
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ghosts don’t have bodies
by evy klassen
You and I are alive. We live inside our bodies and express ourselves through our bodies. Many of us can do fun things like eat jam and toast, hike up mountains, dance to our favourite music and see each other’s faces. Others of us are more limited ...
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Don't Call Me Pretty
by Jilian Lohnes
This picture book reminds little girls (and their older reading partners) about the wonderful character qualities and attributes they bring to the world. They are beautiful, not because of the way they look, but because of who they are. This book is ...
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When Being Me Doesn't Feel Like Enough
A Girl's Handbook for Life (Ages 8-16) by Kiki Rozema
Our society is fraught with situations and challenges that make us feel like we don't measure up. But girls are powerful, just because they are them. We face so much judgment from society, and from both the pressures and expectations that have been ...
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One Bully at a Time
by Sadie Sue Goulding-Wallace
Why bully someone? Bullying is a painful reality and a major challenge in society. Any opportunity we have to talk openly about bullying, especially to children, should be embraced. Tackled with tenderness and rhyme, One Bully at a Time will be a ...
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You & Me & Allergies
Bringing Awareness to Environmental and Food Allergies Sensitivities by Shelly M. Orloff
“Why me?” Jena shouted as she stomped into her bathroom early one school-day morning… Jena’s tummy hurt – again – and she couldn’t understand why she had to struggle with such physical discomfort at the worst of times. Jena knows that she has celiac ...
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Shine
by Sherree Dee
Everyone holds the power within themselves to live in harmony with all other beings; it starts with a breath. Shine introduces a guided meditation practice using the breath, the imagination, and gentle movement to help children realize how they can ...
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Tools Of A+ Students
The A Students ToolBox For Success by Alexander Ouellet
At just thirteen years of age, Alexander Ouellette had already hit rock bottom. Failing tests, getting into trouble at home and at school, and victimized by bullies, he felt utterly worthless and alone, as if he had no purpose in life. He fell into ...
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A Wind of Memories
by Aukje Huitema
This is a story about some exciting happenings in Aukje's childhood. They are memories that seemed to have guided her in her learning and questioning of life events as they happened year by year in the growing up time on her family farm. Aukje says, ...
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