Personal Space Camp

Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
ISBN: 1937870839
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Teaching children the concepts of personal space. Louis is back! And this time, he's learning all about personal space. When Louis, the world's self-proclaimed space expert, is invited to Personal Space Camp by the school principal, he soon learns that personal space really isn't about lunar landings, Saturn's rings, or space ice cream. Written with style, wit, and rhythm, Personal Space Camp addresses the complex issue of respect for another person's physical boundaries. Told from Louis' perspective, this story is a must have resource for parents, teachers, and counselors who want to communicate the idea of personal space in a manner that connects with kids.

Harrison P. Spader, Personal Space Invader

Author: Christianne C. Jones
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515827240
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Harrison P. Spader sat a little too close. Shook hands a little too long. High-fived a little too hard. And hugged a little too much. Harrison P. Spader was a personal space invader. But that all changes when he learns the Space Saver rhyme: Arms out front, then out real wide. Now place your arms back by your sides. Author Christianne Jones uses humor and relatable situations to teach early learners about self awareness. This entertaining picture book in the Little Boost series will tackle a much-needed topic for teachers, parents, and librarians.

The U.S. Space Camp Book of Astronauts

Author: Anne Baird
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780688122270
Category : Astronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Biographies of America's astronauts with a history of the space program.

Soda Pop Head

Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
ISBN: 1937870863
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
"There goes Lester. Watch him fester. His ears start to fizz. He gets mad as a griz. His face turns red. He's a Soda Pop Head. You just never know when Lester will blow. His cap will go flying. If it hits you, you'll be crying, so you'd better stay away from Lester today!" His real name is Lester, but everyone calls him "Soda Pop Head." Most of the time he's pretty happy, but when things seem to be unfair his ears gets hot, his face turns red and he blows his top! Lester's dad comes to his rescue by teaching him a few techniques to "loosen the top" and cool down before his fizz takes control. Soda Pop Head will help your child control his/her anger while helping them manage stress. It's a must for the home or classroom.

It's Hard to Be a Verb

Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
ISBN: 1937870855
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Being a verb is hard! Especially for Louis, who can't seem to control himself when he gets the urge to move at the wrong time and situation. My knees start itching. My toes start twitching. My skin gets jumpy. Others get grumpy. Louis' mom comes to the rescue by teaching him techniques to help keep his inner itching, twitching and jumping to be a verb in check. A positive resource for anyone dealing with ADHD or challenged by someone who has ADHD.

I Have Ants in My Pants

Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
ISBN: 1937870804
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Control your wiggles and be the BOSS of your ants. In I Have Ants in My Pants, Julia Cook helps normalize the feeling many kids have when they struggle to control their wiggles and provides strategies for improving impulse control. Some children just can't sit still no matter how hard they try. And Louis is no exception. He accidentally kicks his friend during story time. He can't stand still in the lunch line. And he wiggles in his seat at the movie theater. Everyone keeps telling him he has ants in his pants, but Louis doesn't see any ants! Louis' mom explains that this means he wiggles a lot, and she teaches him a special tool, the Wiggle Dance. Wiggle and jiggle. Jump up and down. Shake your hands and turn around. Take a deep breath. Scrunch up your nose. Wobble your knees and wiggle your toes. With a little practice and a few helpful tools, Louis learns that he can calm his wiggles and become the boss of the ants in his pants!

Space Camp

Author: Ray O'Ryan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481463020
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Zack and his friends are off to space camp on a new planet in the fourteenth Galaxy Zack adventure. Camp Among the Stars! Summer vacation is finally here and Zack is pumped for space camp! He can’t wait to play galactic games, tell scary stories, and go on crazy camping adventures with new friends. But when there’s trouble between his cabin mates, it’s up to Zack to bring everyone together. Will he be able to find a solution before the entire summer is ruined? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Galaxy Zack chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

What Mess?

Author: Tom Lichtenheld
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316230960
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

Book Description
Bestselling author Tom Lichtenheld brings a mad-cap mess ALIVE in this lightly animated interactive format -- perfect for young readers of all ages! Fans are sure to delight in What Mess? Story Synopsis: Why is this room such a mess all the time?What's with that smell, and what's with the grime? What Mess? is a hilarious conversation between a boy and his parents about a room that's such a disaster zone, he'd have to clean it just to call it a mess.

The Ant Hill Disaster

Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
ISBN: 1937870944
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Will it happen again, Mama? After the Ant Hill School is destroyed, a little boy ant is afraid to go back to school. His mom caringly explains to him that sometimes things happen in life over which we have no control, but we have to find a way to keep living and growing. To do that, "We breathe in and breathe out, and hold onto each other. We shed a lot of tears, and we love one another. We all come together as a strong team of ONE, and then we rebuild, and get things done!" The Ant Hill Disaster thoughtfully addresses fears associated with both natural and man-caused disasters. It models effective parenting and teaching responses. This book can help assure children that through love, empathetic understanding, preparation, and effective communication, they can stand strong, even in the midst of uncontrollable events.

Kindergators: Hands Off, Harry!

Author: Rosemary Wells
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
ISBN: 9780061921124
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
"Guess what happened at school today!" Kindergators work and play happily in Miss Harmony's class. But Harry isn't being a good classmate! He's disrupting Friendly Circle, causing accidents, and upsetting the class. Can the Kindergators find a way to help Harry learn to respect personal space? Beloved picture book author-illustrator Rosemary Wells brings her signature humor and trademark knack for understanding young readers to this new series, perfect for classroom use or for reading and sharing at home.