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Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Filled with practical tips and fun facts, this book eases over-size fears about being apart from parents, helping 6-10-year-olds live happier lives. Supplemental guidance for parents and caretakers ensures maximum effectiveness"--
2) Bye-bye time
Author
Series
Publisher
Free Spirit Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"Bye-Bye" means hugs, kisses, big waves, deep breaths--and time for play. Then, before long, it's time to say "Hello!"--Cover.
4) Love waves
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
While they are at work a mother and father send powerful "love waves" to their child at home, offering reassurance and comfort in their absence.
Author
Series
Llama Llama (Picture books) volume 3
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Llama Llama experiences separation anxiety on his first day of nursery school.
7) Papa's home
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A child worries about what it will be like while his papa is away, until papa is home"--
Author
Series
Dory Fantasmagory volume 6
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Dory's separation anxiety from her mother turns into a ghostly, goofy escapade.
9) Love
Author
Publisher
words & pictures
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Everyone loves everyone in Tess' house. But when Tess has to start school for the first time, her family can't come with her. Will the love be able to stretch that far?
10) Love, Mama
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
With a heartwarming story and tender illustrations, Jeanette Bradley's debut picture book is perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and any day when a child needs a reminder of the strength of a mother's love.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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?"--
Author
Series
Jake books (Michael Wright) volume 2
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
No one can pry a frightened Jake away from his parents on the first day of school, and so the three must watch as his classmates have fun until, at the end of the day, his teacher finally gets him to let go.
13) The Kissing hand
Author
Series
Chester Raccoon (Picture books) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Chester the raccoon is reluctant to go to kindergarten for the first time, his mother teaches him a secret way to carry her love with him.
14) See you later
Author
Publisher
Kinder Care Books, a division of Artvoices Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Families searching for a book about separation anxiety disorder as a result of divorce will discover the language needed to give their child the strength to take their first steps toward independence, faith and courage knowing it isn't goodbye, it's See You Later. Malucyya is a 4-year-old biracial girl whose parents separated and later divorced. She loves them both so much and wished her parents would fall back in love with each other. Divorce is...
15) Un poco perdido
Author
Publisher
NubeOcho
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
"Pequeño Búho se ha perdido y no encuentra a su mamá. Ardilla le ayudará. ¿Conseguirá Pequeño Búho regresar a su nido?" --
"When Little Owl falls out of the nest many well-meaning friends try to help find Mummy." --
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Peter and Ernesto are sloths. Peter and Ernesto are friends. Peter and Ernesto are nothing alike. Peter loves their tree and never wants to leave, while Ernesto loves the sky and wants to see it from every place on earth. So Ernesto leaves to have a grand adventure, and Peter stays behind and frets. Will their separation tear these friends apart...or can it bring them closer together?"--Page 4 of cover.
18) Hasta que alguien me escuche: una historia sobre las fronteras, la familia y la misión de una niña
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
"Edición en español de la historia real de Estela Juárez, una joven estadounidense que escribe cartas a su periódico local, al Congreso e incluso al presidente, suplicando que alguien la escuche y reúna a su familia después de la deportación de su madre" --
"Spanish edition of the true story of Estela Juarez, a young American girl who writes letters to her local newspaper, to Congress, and even to the President, pleading for someone to listen...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Daniel Tiger wishes his father could stay at school with him but his father assures his son that even if he must go to work now, grown-ups come back, and Teacher Harriet helps Daniel and his classmates enjoy the day even without their parents.
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