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• Making Faces

  a First Book of Emotions

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  Find the happy baby! Find the sad baby! Find the angry baby! Find the silly baby! Little ones will learn as they play and mimic the expressions.

• Words of Love

  a Friend for When You Need It Most

  Biggin, Jake,

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  This is a story about a child and a clever little sausage dog, Sunny, who has little thoughts and big questions. He's wise and full of love. He's a loyal companion, guide and mentor. Sunny inspires us all; we could all do with being a little more…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Phil's Big Day

  a Groundhog's Story

  Woodruff, Liza,

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  Punxsatawney Phil is terrified to perform his duties on Groundhog Day, but with the help of his sister and some delicious pancakes, Phil learns to face his fears.

• This Makes Me Angry

  Carbone, Courtney,

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  A young boy having a bad day that continues to get worse has a chance to reflect on the events and determine why he was so mad.

• This Makes Me Anxious

  First Day of School

  Carbone, Courtney,

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  It's natural for children to feel anxious about the first day of school, just like the kid in this story. Her chest feels as tight as her old sneakers since there is so much to do to prepare. Good thing she is not alone! Many people are there to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sometimes We Fall

  De Seve, Randall,

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  Baby Bear wants to climb a tree and eat delicious plums with Mama Bear but is overcome with a progression of worrisome possibilities, until Mama Bear gently reassures Baby Bear about the importance of taking risks.

• Perfectly Polite Penguins Not!

  Deutsch, Georgiana,

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  Penguins are always perfectly polite. But then Polly the not-so-polite penguin decides that being polite is boring! Uh oh! This is a laugh-out-loud story about the importance of manners.

• Mavis the Bravest

  Fraser, Lu,

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  When someone steals her friend Sandra the sheep, Mavis, a chicken who's afraid of everything, summons up her courage, a tractor, a lasso and a lot of “hen-spiration” to be the hero the barn needs.

• Good Night Thoughts

  Greenfield, Max, 1980-

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  An anxious child has trouble sleeping, but finds tranquility when they put their racing thoughts to bed.

• That Always Happens Sometimes

  Frank, Kiley,

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  Max is not exactly a perfect kid. From sunup through his school day and right until bedtime, he's goofy, disorganized and generally uncontainable – much to the frustration of those around him. But when a little enthusiasm and creativity are in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Apologize

  LaRochelle, David,

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  Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why and how to say you're sorry.

• Free to Be Fabulous!

  McMullin, David,

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  Daniel wins the talent show after performing a dance to a popular song. He feels euphoric, but then is bullied into feeling small. With the help and support of his friends, he regains his confidence and can perform again.

• I Am a Thundercloud

  Moser, Leah,

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  This is a spirited picture book that teaches children how to be mindful and how to self-regulate big feelings.

• Not Perfect

  Myers, Maya,

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  Dot is good at a lot of things, but good isn’t perfect. Dot grows frustrated that she isn’t perfect at anything. Dot learns to embrace her mistakes and build new skills.

• You Are Brave

  a Book About Trying New Things

  O'Hair, Margaret,

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  Sofia Sanchez, a girl with Down syndrome, shares her message of perseverance and bravery with kids everywhere.

• The Verts

  a Story of Introverts and Extroverts

  Patchett, Ann,

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  The Vert family is celebrating a very special occasion: it's Ivan's birthday! And Estie knows that every birthday needs a great party, with lots of guests, party hats and twinkling tin foil stars – because that is what everyone wants on their…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Clara and the Birds

  Simpson, Emma, 1986-

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  Clara feels trapped by her designation as a shy child, but an encounter with an imperiled bird forces her to break out of her shell.