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Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Kristin Neff, Ph. D., says that it's time to "stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind." Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind offers expert advice on how to limit self-criticism and offset its negative effects, enabling you to achieve your highest potential and a more contented, fulfilled life. More and more, psychologists are turning away from an emphasis on self-esteem and moving toward self-compassion...
5) Ve a terapia
Author
Publisher
Planeta
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
"Este libro es para todxs los que: Le huyen a la tristeza como al SAT; se les mueren las plantitas tanto como las ilusiones; escuchan a Taylor Swift para sanar el corazón roto; rompieron el récord de «segundas oportunidades» con su ex; han sido traicionadxs por las personas que más aman. «Ve a terapia» es un espacio seguro, lleno de momentos para hacernos bolita, aceptar nuestros sentimientos o, incluso, un recordatorio de tomarnos cinco minutos...
Author
Publisher
Vintage Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"With raw, poetic ferocity, Kimberly King Parsons exposes desire's darkest hollows--those hidden places where most of us are afraid to look. In this debut collection of enormously perceptive and brutally unsentimental short stories, Parsons illuminates the ache of first love, the banality of self-loathing, the scourge of addiction, the myth of marriage, and the magic and inevitable disillusionment of childhood. Taking us from hot Texas highways to...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"First published in 1963, this classic Peanuts book features bits of wisdom on every page about finding comfort in the little things around us. Includes Schulz's original drawings of our favorite characters such as Charlie Brown, Linus Van Pelt, Sally Brown, and more"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This second book in a series covering consent themes helps children understand that consent can always be revoked, which means changing our minds. The story follows Harrison and his preschool classmates as they check in with themselves and each other to see if they are still having fun and feeling safe"-- provided by publisher.
13) Home at last
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"After Lester is adopted from his foster home by Daddy Albert and Daddy Rich, he can't fall asleep in his new bed. What will it take to make Lester feel home at last?" --
Author
Publisher
Bloom Books for young readers
Pub. Date
[2023].
Language
English
Description
"Only you get to control your body. And others get to control theirs. What if you wanted a hug but your friend didn't? What would you do if someone came too close? It can be hard to express how you feel when it comes to touching and being touched, or know how to react if someone else wanted more space. Yes Mean Yes helps you and your grown-ups understand, talk about, and respect body boundaries through easy examples and colorful illustrations"--Page...
16) Curveball
Author
Publisher
Nobrow
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Curveball is a science fiction graphic novel telling the story of a waiter named Avery coping with the ending of a difficult relationship. Having spent years attempting to build something substantial with an indecisive sailor named Christophe, Avery stubbornly holds on despite the mounting evidence against him. The idea of the relationship has eclipsed it's reality and in Avery's already troubled life, the allure of something dependable is a powerful...
17) Nightlights
Author
Series
Nightlights volume 1
Publisher
Nobrow
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Every night, tiny stars appear out of the darkness in little Sandy's bedroom. She catches them and creates wonderful creatures to play with until she falls asleep, and in the morning brings them back to life in the whimsical drawings. When a mysterious new girl appears at school, Sandy's drawings are noticed for the first time, but Morfie's fascination with Sandy's talent soon turns into something far more sinister.
18) I feel pretty
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A woman struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new confidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed?
Author
Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In this sixth book in the We Say What's Okay series, children realize they have agency over their bodies and that they have the power to make decisions for themselves, as well as stay safe"--
"Support young children as they learn the importance of setting physical boundaries. Being in charge of one's body is a key foundation of consent. We Are in Charge of Our Bodies builds children's social and emotional skills and helps with setting physical boundaries....
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