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From best-selling author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst, descendant of Emmeline Pankhurst, comes another 'smart, informative, inclusive and accessible' book about trail-blazing women. This time, it's women who have helped protect our natural world from way before it was on a political agenda. Discover their untold stories.

Sometimes it can seem like the world isn't built for you or like you don't belong. But why should you change who you are for the sake of others? Sinéad Burke is many things - an author, an activist, a teacher, a British Vogue cover model. She also happens to be a little person at three and a half feet tall. Reflecting on her experiences growing up, she offers a heartfelt and inspiring guide on believing in yourself and finding comfort and pride in your own skin.

Heroes are superhuman - or, at least, it's easy to assume that they are when you read ripped-from-the-news stories of derring-do. But, in reality, almost anyone who's motivated can be a hero, and the heroes who make the biggest impact aren't always the ones who make headlines. This approachable, research-backed guide will equip kids with the tools they need to become those everyday heroes, providing accounts from real heroes living out the truth of psychologist Phil Zimbardo's words: Most heroes are ordinary. It's the act of heroism that's extraordinary.

What Is a Feeling? examines how we can understand feelings and where they come from, while at the same time learning the best ways to express our feelings without hurting ourselves and others. The importance of emotional awareness and intelligence is stressed so that children have guides for allowing safe and creative expression of their feelings.

What Is Beautiful? explores the underlying ideas of what constitutes true beauty in a person. Parents and teachers will welcome the book’s message of genuine self-esteem as the antidote to peer pressures inside and outside school. Etan Boritzer conveys a deep understanding of inner values to children as opposed to media and social hypes. The book is a useful tool that encourages our children to consider inner values, what makes a person truly beautiful.

Fifth grader Patrick Lowe loves to draw. While he fills sheet after sheet with beautiful drawings, he imagines he is the indomitable White Knight, far removed from the problem that haunts him at school: he can't read. When he tries, the words blur, and he feels like he's suffocating. As a result, many of Patrick's classmates think he's stupid - and Patrick believes them.

Marley Dias, the powerhouse girlwonder who started the #1000blackgirlbooks campaign, speaks to kids about her passion for making our world a better place, and how to make their dreams come true! In this accessible "keepitreal" guide, Marley explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality.

This program is read by Abby Wambach, and includes a bonus conversation. In this young listeners adaptation of her #1 New York Times bestselling book, two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion Abby Wambach inspires the next generation to find their voice, unite their pack, and...

Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people - but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age 13 to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing 400 miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: Disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled.

In her first ever book, Trinitee Stokes - best known as Judy Cooper from Disney Channel's K.C. Undercover - features Trinitee's answers to real fans about friends, faith, and fame, empowering girls and boys to embrace that their big dreams are valuable, worth chasing, and within reach! Trinitee Stokes is an actress, singer, inspirational speaker, and fashion designer who knows how hard it can be to not back down in the face of peer pressure, choose friends who will have your back and treat you right, and discover your own unique talents...all while following your dreams!

Glory Girl will jumpstart your search for purpose. In each meaningful chapter, Jess' wise words will help you: discover the things you are really passionate about, understand your strengths and weaknesses, face your fears, catch the vision, make a plan, and find the confidence you need to make your move - all in the bold belief that God has called you to every step of the journey.

The best way to understand confidence is to see it in action. That’s why best-selling authors Katty Kay, Claire Shipman, and JillEllyn Riley have collected 30 true stories of real girls, pursuing their passions, struggling, and stumbling, but along the way figuring out how to build their own special brand of confidence. From Bali to Brazil, South Africa to Seattle, Australia to Afghanistan, these girls took risks, doubted themselves, and sometimes failed. But they also hung in there when things got hard.

When a shy girl named Sarah Sierra first joins an after-school program in her neighborhood, she never expects to travel back in time and discover the words of Miguel de Cervantes. But at Still Waters in a Storm, a teacher named Stephen and a group of kids have pushed together tables piled high with books so they can gather round to talk about and translate Cervantes’ classic, Don Quixote de La Mancha. They begin to reimagine Don Quixote as the story of a group of modern-day kids from immigrant families in Brooklyn.

Dear Boy, is an open love letter to the special boy in your life. Boys, too, need a gentle reminder that they are cool, clever, compassionate, and one of a kind.

Das kleine Fragewort was ist unglücklich damit, in welcher Weise es von den Menschen benutzt wird und fragt sich, wieso das so ist. Eines Tages entschließt es sich, auf die Suche nach Antwort zu gehen. Bei seiner Wanderschaft auf der Straße des Lebens begegnet es anderen Wörtern, denen es ähnlich ergeht wie ihm. Zusammen finden sie schließlich Antworten, die ihnen bei ihrem Problem weiterhelfen und sie wieder glücklich stimmen.

The 39 Lessons Series is a collection that includes all four of the best-selling 39 Lessons books. This series aims to promote self-esteem, wisdom, and excellent decision-making abilities in children. This series is an invaluable resource for households, classrooms, and libraries alike.

This award-winning book is published by the Rules of a Big Boss LLC. It is a manual to help school-aged children gain and improve self-esteem. While it will help, it won't help them achieve higher self-esteem by itself. They must be willing to do the work expressed within to achieve higher self-esteem.

Inmitten eines idyllischen Waldes beginnt ein ungewöhnliches Abenteuer. Als der kleine Elefant Fanti seine Familie verliert, trifft er auf den flauschigen Hasen Fusel und die clevere Maus Liesel. Gemeinsam begeben sie sich auf eine abenteuerliche Suche, die sie durch Wälder und über Berge führt. Fanti, der sich aufgrund seiner geringen Größe minderwertig fühlt, findet in Fusel und Liesel wahre Freunde. Sie helfen ihm nicht nur bei der Suche nach seinen Eltern, sondern zeigen ihm auch, dass jeder einzigartig und wertvoll ist. Die Reise der drei Freunde ist voller Hindernisse und Überraschungen.

Growing up is hard—especially when you’re trying to figure out who you are in a world that’s constantly telling you who to be. "Things I Wish I Knew, When I Was in Your Shoes" is a love letter, a lifeline, and a real-talk guide for girls trying to find their way through middle school emotions, first crushes, social media pressure, and moments when they feel like they just don’t belong.

Is your child constantly seeking perfection, afraid to make mistakes, or feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to excel? Many kids today struggle with perfectionism, which can lead to anxiety, stress, and even burnout. The Quest for Imperfection is a book designed for children and their caregivers to understand and tackle the challenges of perfectionism.