Juvenile Fiction, Health & Daily Living, Mental Health
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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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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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The Bear
A Story About Depression by Nicole Dyson
Have you ever heard of depression? Our friend Bear has agreed to answer some questions for us about what it’s like to live with this illness! We ask Bear important questions about depression. Do you want to know more about what having depression...
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Blots, Dots and Sticky Thoughts
Stress and Worry by Carissa Jackson
“There is magic in you, there is magic in me, wait, just wait and see!” And with those words, Lyle’s best friend, a stuffed sloth named Leeto, comes to life! Leeto notices that Lyle is feeling stressed and worried. Lyle has a heavy feeling in her...
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Quel genre de maladie a oncle Jean ?
by Sharon Simon
Oncle Jean est à l'hôpital parce qu'il est malade. Mais il ne fait pas de fièvre et n'a ni mal au ventre, ni le nez qui coule. Alors... quel genre de maladie a oncle Jean ? Dans cette conversation affectueuse entre une mère et son fils, l'enfant...
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ADHD Gives Me Superpowers
by Danielle Pitman
Seeley is a self-aware young boy with ADHD. This story is told from his point of view, and he knows his ADHD gives him superpowers! Seeley’s superpowers include the ability to hyperfocus, be creative, think outside the box, have a lot of energy,...
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A Fox and Feelings Collection
by Gareth Webb
Meet Kai, the friendly fox! Kai’s feelings run deep, and his magical tail changes colours to show how he is feeling. When Kai dives into his emotions, he learns to understand others, and enjoys a world full of adventure. His feelings are also a...
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Emojinal
A Book About Emotions With Emojis by Jodian Evans
We all feel big emotions. What do we do when our feelings seem to be taking over? How do we handle all the things inside us? Emojinal is a manual designed to help young children understand, process, and accept big feelings. Using contrasting...
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Gimme a Break!
by Chanda Minor Brigance
Chan is a caregiver, which means she takes care of people who cannot take care of themselves. It’s a special and important job, but it can be tiring, so Chan is careful to take a break when she needs one. Presented for children, Gimme a Break!...
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A Pandemic Adventure
by Robina Brah
Tired of being stuck at home during a global pandemic, A young porcupine named Peter desperately longs for an adventure. Deciding to leave his village in search of new excitement, he stumbles across a town called Whitby. While there, Peter makes...
