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Our new award-winning board book version of HANDS ARE NOT FOR HITTING is for younger children, toddlers to age 3--because it's never too soon to learn these important concepts. This version is shorter and simpler. It's quicker and easier to read aloud. Because it's a board book, it's virtually indestructible. Bright, inviting, accessible, and durable, this book belongs everywhere young children are.
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Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but soon something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous for no reason. Sometimes his stomach hurt. He had bad dreams. And he started to feel angry and do mean things, which got him in trouble. Then he met Ms. Maple, who helped him talk about the terrible thing that he had tried to forget. Now Sherman is feeling much better.This gently told and tenderly illustrated story is for children who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic episode, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire. An afterword by Sasha J. Mudlaff written for parents and other caregivers offers extensive suggestions for helping traumatized children, including a list of other sources that focus on specific events.
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The astonishing true story of Wilkerson's outreach to New York teens trapped by drugs and gangs. Over 14 million copies in print!
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Stanley "Tookie" Williams, cofounder of the Crips gang and death-row inmate in San Quentin State Prison for sixteen years, offers a shocking testimony that debunks current myths about prison life. In straightforward, honest prose, Williams speaks out about what it's really like in prison -- and challenges young people to choose the right path."Williams has removed the glamour and made tedium, frustration, and humiliation palpable. America's youth need to read this book." -- Judy Briscoe, Director of Delinquency Prevention, Texas Youth Commission
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The John J. Harvey fireboat was the largest, fastest, shiniest fireboat of its time, but by 1995, the city didn’t need old fireboats anymore. So the Harvey retired, until a group of friends decided to save it from the scrap heap. Then, one sunny September day in 2001, something so horrible happened that the whole world shook. And a call came from the fire department, asking if the Harvey could battle the roaring flames. In this inspiring true story, Maira Kalman brings a New York City icon to life and proves that old heroes never die. Winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Nonfiction Award An ALA Notable Book A Child Magazine Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare Title A Booklist Editors’ Choice A Booklist Top of the List Winner
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Teens often hear about other teens who get into trouble with the law. But they’re seldom asked what they think should happen next and why. A unique introduction to the juvenile justice system, THEY BROKE THE LAW—YOU BE THE JUDGE invites teens to preside over a variety of real-life cases. They meet Adam, who makes a threat in school; Erica, who assaults another student and uses marijuana; and more young people who commit crimes and are caught. Like a judge, readers learn each teen’s background, the relevant facts, and the sentencing options available. After deciding on a sentence, they find out what really happened—and where each offender is today. Along the way, readers learn Judge Jacobs’s concerns about each case, reflect on probing questions, and discover that they can’t jump to conclusions. Teens (and teachers) who want more can visit the Free Spirit Web site for role-playing ideas and scenarios related to the stories, which are available as free downloads. ! Thought-provoking and eye-opening, this book is for all teens who want to know more about the juvenile justice system and the laws that pertain to them and their peers.
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DON'T BE A MENACE ON SUNDAYS! is the seventh book in the successful EMOTIONAL IMPACT SERIES. In this timely book, Dr. Adolph Moser discusses the kinds of violence that threaten the lives of children and the overwhelming influences that can move them to become violent themselves. He offers young readers important information and positive suggestions that can help them stay out of harm's way and keep out of trouble.
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No Choirboy takes readers inside America’s prisons, and allows inmates sentenced to death as teenagers to speak for themselves. In their own voices—raw and uncensored—they talk about their lives in prison, and share their thoughts and feelings about how they ended up there. Susan Kuklin also gets inside the system, exploring capital punishment itself and the intricacies and inequities of criminal justice in the United States. This is a searing, unforgettable read, and one that could change the way we think about crime and punishment.
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Alone in the frontier wilderness in the winter of 1839 while his father is recovering from an injury, eleven-year-old Nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as Weasel and makes a surprising discovery about the concept of revenge.
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Though War is Old
It has not
Become wise.
Poet and activist Alice Walker personifies the power and wanton devastation of war in this evocative poem.
Stefano Vitale’s compelling paintings illustrate this unflinching look at war’s destructive nature and unforeseen consequences.
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"The attitude, "You have no right to say that," fuels almost all social conflicts. Hence, true freedom of speech is the ultimate solution to the problem of teasing and bullying.Izzy’s "game" gives kids terrific practice in stopping bullying, and helps them understand the secrets of human nature that can help end verbal abuse.
In contrast to most anti-bullying approaches, Kalman teaches kids how to solve problems for themselves and without getting anyone in trouble. "
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Angry, fearful and lonely. That's how kids often feel when their parents fight.Based on a true story, "Something Is Wrong at My House" shows how a boy in a violent household finds a way to care for himself and how he obtains help from outside his home.
Designed with two sets of text, one for older children and the other, with illustrations, for the very young.
Available in Spanish.
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Spats are normal among younger kids, and often lead to screaming, hitting and other expressions of anger. This book helps kids understand that it’s often all right to be angry, but that it‘s always best to resolve conflicts peaceably. A First Look At… is an easy-to-understand series of books for younger children. Each title explores emotional issues and discusses the questions such difficulties invariably raise among kids of preschool through early school age. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor, each title promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The books are written in simple, direct language that makes sense to younger kids. Each title also features a guide for parents on how to use the book, a glossary, suggested additional reading, and a list of resources. There are attractive full-color illustrations on every page. (Ages 4–7)
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Beautifully illustrated book tells of the historic chapel less than 100 yards from the Twin Towers that miraculously survived on 9-11. Firemen hung their shoes on the fence and raced to help the people in the towers: Oh what gallant men did we lose/Who never came back to get their shoes. The story of terror overcome by courage and bravery that teaches us no one is too small to make a difference.
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Fictional consumer text tells a story about a young boy in school being bullied by a classmate. Offers advice and recommendations on how children can stand up to bullying without fighting. Also addresses self-confidence and self-respect. Richly illustrated. Softcover, hardcover available and listed in week 2004-13.
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On September 11th horrific events occurred, yet through the simple text and vibrant art of first graders, we are reminded that the world continued the next day. On each page, children experience the comforts of ordinary routines, such as their teacher reading books to them, having homework and recess, and knowing that 2 + 2 still equals 4. This is a poignant message of hope that reassures us all that even after bad things happen, tomorrow always brings a new day.
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