"A gorgeously illustrated, sparingly written story about the often complicated feelings brought on by anxiousness, perfect for helping young readers identify this complex emotion. The little girl in this picture book would love to dance, sing, and play with her friends, but she is struggling with anxious feelings that get in the way. Sometimes she feels scared and sometimes she feels shy. Sometimes the world seems too loud, too fast, and everything...

Lily's mother is sick and her father must go to work, but she does not want to stay with a babysitter, even if it means playing with cute baby Sam, sweet little dog Ringo, and fun big brother Jack.

"A small child confronts his anxiety about the dark by befriending it. He thinks about the good things darkness provides--like safety for nocturnal creatures--then imagines the dark as a friendly companion made of shadow with whom he plays imaginary games, tells secrets, listens to music, and talks about beautiful things. The book concludes with an Author's Note about the Author's experience with sleep anxiety as an Early Childhood Educator."--

Llama Llama experiences separation anxiety on his first day of nursery school.

Martin and his mother talk about Martin's worries about starting school, while his little sister wishes that she was old enough to go, too.

"When Stanley's Mom has to go away for work, Stanley decides to take off, too--all the way to Mars. Can the Martian who takes his place on Earth get by in Stanley's family even in Mom's absence?"--

"Oh moon, moon, moon that shines so bright, please send this message far so all will know that they are loved, no matter where they are. Inspired by one of Roma Downey's most cherished memories, A MESSAGE IN THE MOON celebrates the special bond that connects children to those who love them, no matter haw far away they might be. Paired with Holly Hatam's whimsical illustrations that glow with wonder, imagination, and joy, A MESSAGE IN THE MOON offers...

"A child learns to acknowledge an unwanted thought, show it compassion, and then actively let it go so she can focus on positive thoughts instead"--

"A young child refuses to try a bite of broccoli until her mom guides her through a careful exploration of the new food."--

"Kindness can be shown during even the harshest of storms. Shutters rattled. Wind howled. As a ferocious hurricane descends upon her town, Lupita finds two baby birds who have fallen out of their nest and brings them inside to shelter them from the storm. While Lupita and her family wait out the tempest, she focuses on protecting the palomitas to alleviate her own fears and hopes she can soon reunite them with their mother. Perfect for families living...