Join a child and their animal friends as they learn the importance of trying new things in this heartfelt story from the creators of How to Help a Friend. Wherever your adventures take you, lead with your heart and your smile! This uplifting picture book empowers children to explore a world of possibilities. Join a child and their animal friends as they tackle new experiences and discover that it's OK to try things without knowing how they will turn out. And even though it can be a little scary, trying something new can also be rewarding when it means making memories, and even new friends. The important thing to remember is to always try your best and be yourself.

A "How to Draw" lesson spins hilariously out of control when Cat just won't stay happy! This relatable madcap read-aloud is immense fun, and perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos. Drawing a happy cat seems like such an easy thing to do. Just follow the instructions in this book! Wait a minute . . . why doesn't Cat look happy? We gave her a stuffy and a cool t-shirt! Uh-oh! Turns out drawing a happy cat is harder than it looks. Now it's the reader's job to find out why Cat isn't staying happy AND draw everything she wants! (That might include skateboards, friends, and yes--even a pizza-flinging catapult.) This clever, often tender, laugh-out-loud picture book breaks the fourth wall in charming ways; will have kids asking for repeat reads; and will defintely have parents nodding knowingly at the escalating cycle of demands. Can you draw a happy cat?

A heartfelt picture book about the versatile beauty and power of friendship This hopeful picture book touts empathy and friendship. It's normal to feel sad sometimes, but our friends can be the best antidote. Karl Newson's simple text and Clara Anganuzzi's heartwarming illustrations present the perfect example of how being a good friend means learning how to support and listen to those we care about most.

A guide for to dating, relationships, and identity--from a wildly popular web comic artist. Isn't it wonderful when love strikes? We connect with someone beautiful and interesting and suddenly--feelings. But what to do when that first crush levels you? When sparks fly and then fizzle? Or when love just . . . hurts? Aimed at both young people who are just starting out in their love lives and those with more experience seeking a fresh perspective, How to Love is a funny, wise, and unique full-color guide to relationships of all shapes and sizes by a popular web comic creator. Chatty and confessional, humorous and heartfelt, and inclusive of all genders and sexualities, this graphic handbook pairs a classic Q&A format with Alex Norris's bright, accessible, and unmistakably clever meta comic style. Certain to resonate with teens and adults, this one-of-a-kind guide offers valuable insights on everything from first love to self-love and love ever after.

Just how happy is this puppy? Michael Rosen's gleeful picture-book gambol follows a jubilant pooch from here to the stars and back. This puppy is HAPPY! So happy it wants to shout about it! Riding high on a cloud of joy, it wants to sing on a swing, skip through a puddle, and chase after bubbles. With so much happiness in its little heart, what won't it do? The inimitable Michael Rosen brings his knack for capturing the extremes of toddler moods to this carnival ride of a book, starring a puppy so thrilled with its own happiness, there's no end to the celebrations. Paired with Robert Starling's colorful, energetic art, this companion to I Am Hungry--part of a series mapping toddlers' big emotions--is sure to put silly grins on the faces of parents and children at read-aloud time.

This brightly illustrated book helps young children discover the power of positive self-talk and practicing self-love. I am kind to myself when I can’t go to the park, when I spill my drink, and when I practice the alphabet. I Am Kind to Myself is the perfect illustrated book for story time. It offers preschoolers and kindergartners effective affirmations for difficult-to-manage-emotions so they can practice building positivity, self-care, and self-confidence. There is no better time than preschool and kindergarten for children to learn how to be kind to themselves in challenging moments. With durable cardstock pages and approachable language, this book will help spark meaningful conversations at home or in the classroom.

Does your child appear unhappy or lonely at school? Perhaps they have a tendency to think negatively and doubt themselves? Do they worry about what other children think about them? These could be signs that your child is struggling to make friends. This practical guide combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child develop the skills help your child feel comfortable and confident in social settings where they may have the opportunity to make new friends and acquaintances. It’s aimed at children ages 8 to 12 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come. I Can Make New Friends is full of great information, fun activities, and top tips to help your child feel happy and balanced. Activities include: Friendship quiz All about emotions Feeling left out Mirror drawing Scavenger hunt Asking for help Bad friends and bullies Belly breathing Finding your happy place Calm coloring Make a friendship guide And more! Your child will be guided, with the help of Blip—a friendly and supportive character they can identify with—through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational affirmations, and practical information for parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers of all sorts.

Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Juana Medina helps young readers to identify how they feel with bold, colorful illustrations and simple text in this paper-over-board picture book, the third book in the I WILL! series. Do you feel happy? Sad? Calm? Shy? Brave? Proud? This book provides a way for young readers and the adults in their lives to talk about their feelings and build emotional literary together. Whether dealing with starting school, moving to a new place, experiencing a loss, or another new experience, young readers will have the opportunity to process their emotions about it with the adults in their life. With bold, playful illustrations and simple text, this picture book focuses on helping young readers build emotional literacy, affirming their emotions, and improving communication skills.

In this book, readers will learn about anxiety in themselves and others, how and why they feel it, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about states of mind and emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers. I Feel Anxious is part of Jump!'s States of Mind series.

In this book, readers will learn about boredom in themselves and others, why they feel it, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate about these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about states of mind and emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers. I Feel Bored is part of Jump!'s States of Mind series.

In this book, readers will learn about confidence in themselves and others, how and why they feel it, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about states of mind and emotions. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers. I Feel Confident is part of Jump!'s States of Mind series.