Wise Mind Thinking for the Classroom

I have been a teacher for 30 years. I have noticed over the years that at all levels and in all situations, students are coming to us more anxious and emotionally unregulated each year. Many are struggling with overwhelming emotions and act out because of them. Kids with overwhelming emotions often deal with their emotions unsuccessfully and need assistance. Sometimes overwhelming emotions are an issue for our whole classroom as one student struggles. The lessons in this book will provide you with a year of teaching coping strategies.

Avery’s Bravery

Eight-year-old Avery was on his way to school on the bus. He didn’t know that a surprise adventure was around the next corner. Would Avery be brave enough to face it? Read on for this exciting story and find out.

I'm Brave and Ready! Bye Bye Tonsils!

The key to a successful outpatient surgery outcome is Preparation! By sharing this fun, witty, and fact-filled story with your child prior to the day of surgery (several times is best), can help decrease any possible fears, apprehension, and anxiety that might otherwise occur.

This fact-filled kid’s story is charming, funny, and heartwarming. Amber and Nash are 4-5 yr. old best friends. When Amber informs Nash, she has to have her tonsils out, Nash is fearful for his friend and has so many questions. Listen to their question-and-answer discussion describing her complete surgery journey. Amber read her Tonsillectomy book with her parent several times and is now very prepared and excited about having her outpatient surgery!

‘Parent’s Corners’ are boxed-in areas found throughout the story just for parents. Here, what is being read to the child at the time, is explained with more details in adult terms. and includes additional, pertinent information.

This book is the most thorough, comprehensive, and informative guide you will find to best educate and prepare you and your child for any pediatric outpatient surgery at an Ambulatory Surgery Facility. Your child will want to read it repeatedly!

This book is for educational purposes only and not to be suggestive of the exact course of events or, facility procedures. Facilities may vary in how they manage decisions relating to medications, IVs, surgical time frames, and others. The book content can be utilized as a guide to prepare for any child-related outpatient surgery, but all Tonsillectomy and home care instructions must be disregarded.

Top Leaf

Embark on a delightful journey with a curious little girl, as she unfolds the wonders of her world! Top Leaf invites you to see the magic of everyday through her wide-eyed wonder. Her joy is infectious as she revels in the beauty of trees, cherishes the waves lapping at the beach, and finds excitement in all the little adventures that lie in between. With each page, her enthusiasm for the simple joys around her will surely brighten your day and remind you of the endless magic that surrounds us all. So, come along and discover the world anew through her charming escapades!

Blue is for Brave

Luca has always found joy and serenity in his treasured collection. Among his cherished finds is Blue, an extraordinary piece that captivates him. With Blue, Luca experiences a newfound confidence, a sense that he’s been granted magical abilities. Yet, unbeknownst to him, the real magic lies within. Blue simply shines a light on the strength and potential that Luca always possessed, waiting to be discovered.

The Little Worry Warts

What if a little lightning bug loses her light? What happens when a horsefly lands in a giant web? Do bumblebees lose their stings?

This book addresses the what ifs of life for everyone!

Lexi, Horace, Bella and Gus teach worriers to focus on the positive aspects of life and their friendships in a way that only The Little Worry Warts can.

David’s Secret Room

In David’s Secret Room, join David and his loyal friend Tobias as they embark on a quest to find their vanished parents. Along the way, unexpected alliances form and mysteries unravel. But nothing prepares them for the revelation that their own teacher, Ms. Edith, harbors a profound secret. Dive into a tale of adventure, friendship, and hidden truths.

Summers at Elkhart Lake

Summer is the best time of year, especially when it means heading to Grandma and Grandpa’s house at Elkhart Lake. From the long car ride filled with snacks and laughter, to the fresh air and sparkling blue waters, every moment is an adventure.

Whether it’s playing with the golden retriever Abbey, racing through the water, or cheering on race cars at Road America, each day brings something new and exciting. With the love of family, the joy of new friends, and the thrill of racing, this story captures the heartwarming essence of summer, where every moment is filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Perfect for readers of all ages who cherish the simple joys of summer and family traditions.

Home At Last

Lost in the countryside, a curious young fox and gentle fawn make new animal friends as they search for a way home. The courageous adventurers find joy and kindness, discovering that every journey leads to love. Young children will glory in the adventure yet feel safe and cozy, meeting cute animal friends and having the comforting reassurance of finding home.

Oh No, Where Is Cat Soso’s Tail?

Soso is a cat with a problem: chronic boredom. Chasing birds, mice, and other critters holds no interest for him. But Soso has a solution: stealing socks. Soso loves pinching people’s socks, and he does so regularly. Soso is a serial sock thief. But theft comes with consequences, and poor kleptomaniac Soso soon finds that crime doesn’t pay.

Aimed at the preschool age group, this book introduces children to days of the week, colors, family members, animals and simple numeracy. There is an implicit message about actions and their consequences.

All My Wishes For You

“I have found that a majority of our wishes do come true, but we have forgotten them because we have found other wishes that are more recent.”

All My Wishes For You, is the story that gently brings to the mind of any mother or child the wishes they make as well as the magic of a dream’s eventual fruition.

As a mother and child read through this story together, it can start a conversation about their current wishes and thus create a deeper bond by sharing all they are thinking and dreaming about. No characters in the book are named, allowing a mother and child to personalize the story as they read along with each other.

Ivy Jones and the Pirates of Mermaid Cove

Seven-year-old Ivy Jones never imagined that a simple trip to the beach would change her life forever.

But when she wanders from her parents and meets a curious mermaid named Sereia, Ivy is swept into a hidden world beneath the waves: the magical kingdom of Aqualithia. Here, mermaids live beneath shimmering coral arches and along seashell streets, protected by King Thalassor and his royal guards.

But peace in Aqualithia is under threat. A ruthless gang of human pirates has stolen the Miraluna Pearl, a glowing relic said to be the source of the mermaids’ magic.

With Sereia and a loyal dolphin named Shimmer by her side, Ivy must journey through a dangerous underwater world to recover the pearl and save Aqualithia.

But time is running out! Will Ivy discover her true courage and outsmart the greedy treasure hunters before the ocean’s light is lost forever…?