Juvenile Fiction, Health & Daily Living
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Mr. Banana Travels the Shelves
The Root Vegetables by Natalya Filippova
Mr. Banana Travels the Shelves: The Root Vegetables is the second book in the Mr. Banana Travels the Shelves adventures, a series of books that teaches kids about healthy eating, fruits and vegetables, and the environment. In a world where fast...
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Sometimes My Brain is Mean to Me
by Jamie Lee O'Neill
Many children struggle with negative self talk. As a parent, it can be really tempting to respond by offering your child reassurance, or by directly contradicting the negative statements. However, we can’t always be there to help our children...
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Weesie's Operation
by Michelle Andrade
Weesie uses a hearing aid. She wears it on a headband that holds it in place against her head. Weesie doesn’t mind wearing her headband, but it’s getting old and stinky, and it gets in her way. When her doctor tells her about a special operation...
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Who is YOUR Grandmother?
by Vivian Hilder
No matter what you call her, a grandmother is a special person in a child’s life. Who is Your Grandmother? is a tender book about the bond between grandchild and grandmother. Narrated in first-person voices, sixteen different children introduce...
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Two Times as Much Love
A Separation and Divorce Story for Parents and Children by Eileen Beltzner
A parent-child read-together story, Two Times as Much Love also includes a mindful self-compassion tool box with simple practices to grow mindfulness, self-kindness and inner strength. One day, out of the blue, Alexander’s parents announce they...
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Panic at Camp Sunshine!
by Elaine Armstrong
Amy is eight years old and looking forward to summer vacation, until one day, she hears her parents talking about sending her to summer camp for a week. The idea makes her nervous right away, but with her parents’ and best friend’s support, she...
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My Tooth ... "It's GONE!"
by Suzann Morin
In this unique and delightful picture book the story unfolds when Carter pulls his wiggly loose tooth. Delighted he can't wait to put it under his pillow. His dad gives him a candy wrapper so he can store it in his pocket and keep it safe. That...
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The Eagle's Last Flight
by Colby Mihulka
Despite his weakening wings, broken beak, and dull talons, Eagle stubbornly clings to his pride and independence, refusing to acknowledge his growing age and declining abilities. But when wise Dragonfly gently nudges him to confront his fears,...
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You Are Simply Enough
A Journey to Remembering and Recognizing Your Self Worth by Carly Robinson
When you wake up in the morning . . . When you’re working hard at school . . . When you’re running and playing at recess . . . When you fall asleep at night . . . In each moment, remember, you are enough! This gentle message of mindfulness is a...
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Special Adventures With My Big Brother
by Annie Beckett
What is typical for Thomas and his younger brother might not be typical for other families. Thomas needs special equipment that helps him move, play, and communicate. His younger brother loves spending the day with Thomas. They play outside...
