★ “Insightfully emotional...A poignant, purposeful depiction of a family learning to recognize, confront, and heal internal struggles with self-love and self-worth. Children in need of encouragement will find comforting revelations about the value of individuality.”—School Library Journal, starred review Riley is inconsolable. He can’t stop crying and nothing is making him feel better. His sister, Regina, tries her best to help him figure out what’s wrong, but four-year-old Riley isn't sure. It’s not his tummy, or his head, or the monsters under the bed. Regina and their dad try everything they can to make Riley smile, but nothing works until one day Regina has an idea. Maybe it’s Riley that is making Riley upset. Regina knows what it feels like to be uncomfortable in her body, but she also knows that she’s pretty amazing and really good at a lot of things. So how can she help Riley see that he’s pretty amazing and really good at a lot of things? A charming story about a child’s search for his true self under the compassionate eye of his older sister.

Students will read age-appropriate text that explains what different parts of a sad face are doing.

“Beautifully expressive . . . [a] cautionary tale of tempers, perfect for children still learning when it’s okay to bawl and when it’s not.” —Foreword Reviews Billy never misses an opportunity to throw a tantrum. One day, when his parents don’t let him buy a new toy, Billy starts crying so much that he floods the house with tears! Fortunately, he has his very large cat with him to drink up all of the water. Waking up to his parents in a dry house, Billy learns an important lesson about the consequences of tantrums.

Do you ever feel sad? What makes you feel that way? Learn how to cope with these feelings and turn your frown upside down.

Trixie and her family are off on a fantastic trip to visit her grandparents—all the way in Holland! But does Knuffle Bunny have different travel plans? An emotional tour de force, Knuffle Bunny Free concludes one of the most beloved picture-book series in recent memory, with pitchperfect text and art, photos from around the world, and a stunning foldout spread, culminating in a hilarious and moving surprise that no child or parent will be able to resist. Bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems has created an epic love story as only he can, filled with the joys and sadness of growing up —and the unconditional love that binds a father, mother, daughter, and a stuffed bunny.

"Gilbert as he learns the consequences of what happens when he can't let go of his grumpinesshe finds himself a castaway from his friends, all alone on the metaphorical island of Grump!"--Provided by publisher.