Gratitude allows us to be happy even when things don't always go our way! Grunt the Grizzly was a grumpy bear. But his grumpiness was making him miserable. Luckily, he has amazing friends who teach him that he can be in charge of his own happiness. Will Grunt learn that it's possible to be happy even when everything isn't going his way?Find out in this adorable tale of friendship, compassion, and focusing on what is truly important.

Lila is bullied because of her dark skin, but the crows have a solution for that! Lila has just moved to a new town and can't wait to make friends at school. But on the first day, a boy points at her and shouts: "A crow! A crow! The new girl's hair is black like a crow!" The others whisper and laugh, and Lila's heart grows as heavy as a stone. The next day, Lila covers her hair. But this time, the boy points at her dark skin. When she covers her face, he mocks her dark eyes. Now every day at school, Lila hides under her turtleneck, dark glasses, and hat. And every day when she goes home, she sees a crow who seems to want to tell her something. Lila ignores the bird and even throws rocks at it, but it won't go away. Meanwhile, the great autumn festival is approaching. While the other kids prepare their costumes, Lila is sadder and lonelier than ever. At her lowest point of despair, a magical encounter with the crow opens Lila's eyes to the beauty of being different, and gives her the courage to proudly embrace her true self.

Recognizing you've done something wrong can be hard. Apologizing can be even harder. Punk the Skunk liked to tease. Normally, his teasing was harmless. But today was not a normal day. What happens when teasing goes too far? While saying sorry and forgiving others can be hard, they are two of the most important social skills a child can learn. Parents, counselors, and teachers will love that the valuable life lessons in this book are taught in such a fun way that kids won't even realize they're learning. Geared towards children in preschool to 2nd grade, ages 3-8. It's never too early to talk about these important social skills: Showing empathy Dealing with bullying Being a true friend Being kind to others who are different Recognizing when you've done something wrong Saying sorry Forgiving others when they've apologized Teacher and parent discussion materials on these topics are included in the back of the book. When Punk realizes his teasing isn't funny, will he be able to do what it takes to get his friends back, or will it be too late? Find out NOW in this anti-bullying book that may have you rooting for the "under-skunk."

Nervous? Anxious? Stressed? You're not alone! Anxiety and worry can be scary, especially for children who don't know how to handle it. Help young ones calm their worries with Brave the Beaver. Brave can't help but worry . . . about everything! Worry causes his heart to race and his stomach to ache. And when it gets really bad...POP!...the worry warts start popping up too! What's a brave beaver to do? Can his daily mantra help calm his fears?"Worries, worries, go away! I won't listen if you stay. Breathe in courage. Breathe out fear. Worries, you're not welcome here!"

From evil vampires to a mysterious pack of wolves, new threats of danger and vengeance test Bella and Edward's romance in the second book of the irresistible Twilight saga. For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella could ever have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may be just beginning. Bella and Edward face a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy's reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality. It's here! #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with the highly anticipated companion, Midnight Sun: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view. "People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." -- Time "A literary phenomenon." -- The New York Times

Staying calm can be difficult, especially for kids, but it's an important skill to learn. Poor little Quilliam has a BIG problem. This porcupine has a very BAD TEMPER. Quilliam's friends duck whenever he gets red in the face and starts to shake. They know what's about to happen, and they don't want to be hit by one of his angry quills. But Quilliam doesn't like putting his friends in danger, and when his temper causes chaos at home, he decides it's time to change. Will he be able to learn the skills he needs to control his temper? Or will his quills continue to cause chaos? Find out NOW, and laugh along with Quilliam and his friends during the surprise ending. Look for other books in the Punk and Friends collection, including Punk the Skunk Learns to Say Sorry. Parents, counselors, and teachers love that the valuable life lessons in these books are taught in such a fun way, kids don't even realize they're learning. There are no lectures here, just funny stories that kids can relate to. This book is geared toward children from preschool to second grade, ages 3-8. It's never too early to talk about important social skills. A list of coping strategies, as well as teacher and parent discussion materials on these topics, are included in the back of the of the book: Coping with anger Being a true friend Practicing your favorite coping skills so they come naturally when needed Recognizing when you need to change Calming down Helping others who are struggling with strong emotions Buy NOW! The Punk and Friends books are a great way for you and your little one to learn and laugh together.

Original publication and copyright date: 2009.