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Blue cheese breath and stinky feet :
how to deal with bullies
By DePino, Catherine. Dewey: -FicWith his parents' help, Steve devises
an eleven-point plan to deal with
the school bully.
#26100Q3 2004 IL:36 RL:3.6 $14.95
Gentle Willow : a story for children
about dying
By Mills, Joyce C., 1944- Dewey: -EAmanda the squirrel is upset that
she is going to lose her friend
Gentle Willow, but the tree wizards
give advice that help both her and
Gentle Willow accept the change
that comes with death.
#17274Q3 2004 IL:K3 RL:3.3 $14.95
Ginny Morris and Dad's new
girlfriend
By Gallagher, Mary Collins, 1951Dewey: -FicJust as Ginny begins to think that
her divorced parents might like one
another again, she learns that her
father has a girlfriend, and the
mixture of feelings this stirs up
causes trouble at home and
school--nearly ruining Halloween.
Includes advice from a clinical
psychologist for readers going
through the same thing as Ginny.
#37531T4 2007 IL:3-6 RL:3 $8.95
Ginny Morris and Mom's house,
Dad's house
By Gallagher, Mary Collins, 1951Dewey: -FicTwo years after her parents'
divorce, almost-nine-year-old Ginny
Morris is still frustrated by trying to
keep track of clothing and
homework as she moves from one
house to another each Sunday, but
is learning to tell her parents when
things bother her.
#27384R7 2005 IL:3-6 RL:4.7 $14.95
Hands are not for hitting
By Agassi, Martine, 1966- Dewey:
371.7
Colorful illustrations teach children
positive actions that can be done
with hands--saying hello, drawing,
and building--but reminds them
that hitting is not an appropriate
behavior. Includes advice for
adults.
#07762E8 2009 IL:K-3 RL:2.6 $15.26
How to be a friend : a guide to
making friends and keeping them
By Brown, Laurene Krasny. Dewey:
158.2
Dinosaur characters illustrate the
value of friends, how to make
friends, and how to be and not to
be a good friend.
#32141X9 1998 IL:K-3 RL:3.5 $10.66
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How to lose all your friends
By Carlson, Nancy L. Dewey: -EOffers advice on the kinds of things
to do if you don't want to have any
friends.
#35371X2 1994 IL:K-3 RL:2.5 $10.86
I don't know why-- I guess I'm shy
By Cain, Barbara. Dewey: -ESammy is shy and afraid to speak
up, but he finds he must ask the
neighbors for their help in finding his
dog Sparky who has run off.
#22338K4 2000 IL:K-3 RL:3 $14.95
I'm sorry
By McBratney, Sam. Dewey: -ETwo young friends have a fight
which is resolved when they
apologize to each other.
AR: 2.0 LG 0.5 41011EN
#36179X4 2000 IL:K-3 RL:1.8 $11.96
Just kidding
By Ludwig, Trudy. Dewey: -EWith help from his father, older
brother, and teacher, D.J. learns
how to handle a classmate who
claims that his mean-spirited
"teasing" is just a joke.
AR: 3.2 LG 0.5 107958EN
#27337R7 2006 IL:K-3 RL:3.1 $13.56
Know and follow rules
By Meiners, Cheri J., 1957- Dewey:
649
Teaches children the importance of
knowing and obeying the rules in
school and other places. Includes
activities.
#39566W3 2005 IL:K3 RL:1.5 $14.46
Listen and learn
By Meiners, Cheri J., 1957- Dewey:
372.69
Explains what listening means and
provides examples of how listening
can help with understanding,
problem solving and safety.
Includes information and extension
activities for parents and teachers.
#30168X3 2003 IL:K-3 RL:2.9 $14.46
Manners
By Aliki. Dewey: 395.1
Introduces the concept of
manners, in simple text with
illustrations, providing examples of
both good and bad manners in a
variety of situations.
AR: 2.3 LG 0.5 56774EN
#30747Y4 1990 IL:K-3 RL:2.5 $4.55
No fair! : kids talk about fairness
By Loewen, Nancy, 1964- Dewey:
179
Tina Truly's advice column answers
questions from young people about
school and family situations that
seem unfair.
AR: 3.9 LG 0.5 65987EN
#20340N8 2003 IL:K-3 RL:4.1 $19.99
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The paper chain
By Blake, Claire. Dewey: -EWhen Mom gets cancer all of the
family's routines are disrupted, but
with surgery, chemotherapy,
radiation, and rest, she eventually
gets well enough to do the things
they did before she got sick.
#27414G8 1998 IL:K-3 RL:3.8 $7.60
Roses are pink, your feet really stink
By De Groat, Diane. Dewey: -EOn Valentine's Day, Gilbert brings a
tin of homemade cookies and his
original nice or nasty poems to
school.
AR: 3.4 LG 0.5 19592EN
#35563X1 1996 IL:K-3 RL:4.2 $11.96
Samantha Jane's missing smile : a
story about coping with the loss of a
parent
By Kaplow, Julie B., 1974Dewey: -EWith the help of her neighbor Mrs.
Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to
talk about how sad she is since her
father died, and then she begins to
feel better.
#22122U5 2007 IL:K-3 RL:2.8 $14.95
Sammy's mommy has cancer
By Kohlenberg, Sherry. Dewey: -ESammy's mommy receives
treatment for cancer, goes into the
hospital for surgery, recovers at
home, and shares her continuing
love for him.
#11577Q4 1993 IL:K-3 RL:3 $14.95
Share and take turns
By Meiners, Cheri J., 1957Dewey: 177
Explains what sharing means and
provides examples of different ways
that two people can share what
they both want, such as taking
turns, dividing things, or playing
together. Includes information and
extension activities for parents or
teachers.
#34663V6 2003 IL:K-3 RL:2.2 $14.46
Simple signs
By Wheeler, Cindy. Dewey: 419
Demonstrates through illustrations
and brief text twenty-eight
American Sign Language signs for
words such as hello, cry, dog, and
love.
#38003XX 1995 IL:K-3 RL:1 $11.66
Tug-of-war : all about balance
By Hall, Kirsten. Dewey: -EWhen the bigger Beasties take on
the smaller Beasties in a game of
tug-of-war, they soon learn that size
matters.
#31753X8 2004 IL:K-3 RL:1.8 $8.86
Understand and care
By Meiners, Cheri J., 1957- Dewey:
177
Includes twenty first-person stories
about young risk takers who
benefited from taking a chance.
#36965W4 2003 IL:K- RL:3.4 $14.46
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Sue Carter● scarter@livingston.org
The best of both nests
By Clarke, Jane, 1954- Dewey: -EStanley the stork is upset when his
parents divorce and his father goes
to live in a separate nest.
AR: 2.7 LG 0.5 114599EN
#04901T2 2007 IL:K-3 RL:2.3 $16.99
The boy who didn't want to be sad
By Goldblatt, Rob, 1957- Dewey: -EA boy gets rid of everything that
might make him sad and is sad
anyway until he realizes that those
things are also what makes him
happy, and one emotion is
impossible without the other.
#02331Q5 2004 IL:K- RL:2.5 $14.95
Don't laugh at me
By Seskin, Steve. Dewey: 782.42164
Illustrated version of a song pointing
out that in spite of our differences,
we are all the same in God's eyes.
Includes companion CD with 2
songs.
AR: 1.6 LG 0.5 107753EN
#15452N3 2002 IL:K-3 RL:3.7 $15.29
Hey, little ant
By Hoose, Phillip M., 1947- Dewey:
782.42164
A song in which an ant pleads with
the kid who is tempted to squish it.
AR: 2.5 LG 0.5 44331EN
#28262G9 1998 IL:K- RL:2.5 $13.59
I like myself!
By Beaumont, Karen. Dewey: -EIn rhyming text, a child expresses
her self-esteem and exults in her
unique identity.
#05067P7 2004 IL:K-3 RL:1.5 $13.60
Is a worry worrying you?
By Wolff, Ferida, 1946- Dewey: -EPresents a colorful children's book
for early readers that addresses
some of the things small children
worry about such as monsters under
the bed, bullies, and the first day of
school.
#37938V3 2005 IL:K-3 RL:3.7 $11.36
Mr. Worry : a story about OCD
My mouth is a volcano!
By Cook, Julia. Dewey: -ELouis must learn not to interrupt
people when he talks to them.
#20951Y4 2005 IL:K-3 RL:3.8 $7.96
By Niner, Holly L. Dewey: -EEight-year-old Kevin is frustrated by his
need to check things and repeat
actions over and over until a counselor
diagnoses obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD) and teaches him ways
to manage this condition. Includes a
note for parents and teachers
explaining OCD.
AR: 2.9 LG 0.5 80709EN
#25004P4 2004 IL:3-6 RL:2.7 $16.99
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The sandbox
By Rowe, Don. Dewey: -EWhen Mrs. Smith asks Tim and
Johnny to let Kylie join the game
they are playing, they do not want
to include her.
AR: 2.5 LG 0.5 80880EN
#22812Q4 2001 IL:K3 RL:2.7 $18.99
Today I feel silly & other moods that
make my day
By Curtis, Jamie Lee, 1958- Dewey:
-EA child's emotions range from
silliness to anger to excitement,
coloring and changing each day.
AR: 2.4 LG 0.5 1409EN
#24489H3 1998 IL:K-3 RL:2.4 $14.44
Unique Monique
By Rousaki, Maria, 1974- Dewey: -EMonique hates her school uniform,
so she tries to find a way to make
her individuality shine through.
AR: 3.2 LG 0.5 74821EN
#07183U6 2001 IL:K-3 RL:3.7 $5.16
The way I feel
By Cain, Janan. Dewey: 152.4
Illustrations and rhyming text portray
children experiencing a range of
emotions, including frustration,
shyness, jealousy, and pride.
#14937L3 2000 IL:K-3 RL:2.7 $16.95
What to do when you grumble too
much : a kid's guide to overcoming
negativity
What to do when your brain gets
stuck : a kid's guide to overcoming
OCD
By Huebner, Dawn. Dewey: 618.92
Offers guidance and tools for
children who suffer from obsessivecompulsive disorder, including
examples, activities, and tricks.
#07292V9 2007 IL:3-6 RL:5 $15.95
What to do when your temper flares
: a kid's guide to overcoming
problems with anger
Words are not for hurting
By Huebner, Dawn. Dewey: 155.2
Teaches children cognitive-behavioral
techniques to reduce and overcome
negativity, presenting writing and
drawing activities and self-help
exercises and strategies; and includes
an introduction for parents and
caregivers. Designed for children ages
six to twelve.
#28582S6 2007 IL:3-6 RL:5.3 $15.95
By Huebner, Dawn. Dewey: 155.4
Teaches school-age children cognitivebehavioral techniques to manage anger,
presenting writing and drawing activities
and self-help exercises and strategies, and
includes an introduction for parents.
#34391Y9 2008 IL:3-6 RL:5.5 $15.95
By Verdick, Elizabeth. Dewey: 177
Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to
express themselves using helpful, not
hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents
and caregivers.
#35744X7 2004 IL:K-3 RL:2.8 $15.26
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Sue Carter● scarter@livingston.org
We can get along : a child's book
of choices
By Payne, Lauren Murphy, 1956Dewey: 302
In simple text, describes how it feels
when people get along well
together and when they do not,
and explains that one has control
over how one reacts in both kinds
of situations.
#23683C5 1997 IL:K-3 RL:3.5 $7.46
What can I do? : a book for children
of divorce
By Lowry, Danielle. Dewey: -FicA young girl tries everything she
can think of to keep her parents
from getting a divorce, but with the
help of her school counselor, she
comes to realize that the divorce is
not her fault.
#25056VX 2001 IL:3-6 RL:5.3 $9.95
What to do when you worry too
much : a kid's guide to overcoming
anxiety
By Huebner, Dawn. Dewey: 155.4
Presents a practical guide that
helps children develop the skills
necessary to overcome anxiety,
fear, and worry through writing and
drawing activities as well as selfhelp exercises and strategies.
#32894Q3 2006 IL:36 RL:5.3 $15.95
When I feel afraid
By Meiners, Cheri J., 1957- Dewey:
152.4
Explains that many things can be
frightening and provides examples
of what one can do to feel less
afraid, such as asking for help from
a person one trusts. Includes
information and extension activities
for parents or teachers.
#35291V3 2003 IL:K-3 RL:3.9 $14.46