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Missing the Meaning
Learning what "for no reason" really means
Price:
CA$16.95
ISBN: 9798889070153
Pub Date: April 2024
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Life has gotten more confusing for Gabe because stuff keeps happening to him for no reason!
Like when his basketball teammate kept refusing to pass the ball to him, even when he was wide open. Or the time his math teacher didn't give him full credit, even though he had the right answers. Or when his classmate, out of the blue, leaned over and knocked all his pencils to the floor. Did these things really happen to him for no reason, or are their hidden explanations that Gabe is simply not seeing?
Missing the Meaning is a revealing story that shows young readers how to uncover the reasons behind why people say what they say and do what they do.
Molly and the Runaway Trolley
Putting the Brakes On Stress and Worry
Price:
CA$16.95
ISBN: 9798889070023
Pub Date: August 2023
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Molly is stuck on a wild ride of her own making. She's been transported onto an anxiety-fueled streetcar that's filled will all her doubts, fears, and worries. Every time she has a test at school, or her daily routine gets messed up, she finds herself trapped on an out-of-control trolley with no exit. As her heart pounds and her knees buckle, she pleads with the operator to make it stop. But he can't. The only one who can get this trolley under control is Molly. As her stress and anxiety accelerate, can she figure out how to pull the brakes before her ride comes to a disastrous end?
Freddie the Fly: Seeing Through Another Lens
A perspective-taking story
Price:
CA$16.95
ISBN: 9781889322223
Pub Date: April 2023
Imprint: Boys Town Press
In Freddie's world, it's me not we. He sees every situation from only one side - his!
That's why he doesn't realize it's a very bad idea to show off an icky-looking scar in the middle of the lunchroom. And why he's slow to understand that his loud behaviors are annoying, and his overbearing attitude is maddening. When the school nurse encourages Freddie to put on "perspective-taking lenses" and Mom suggests he walk in other people's shoes, will Freddie finally start to become more open to and understanding of the thoughts and feelings of others?
Jasper Lizard Wants to Stay Home
A Separation Anxiety Story
Price:
CA$16.95
ISBN: 9780938510956
Pub Date: March 2023
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Jasper refuses to go to school every day!
He hides, has outbursts, and comes up with new reasons for why he absolutely has to stay home. He has a tummy ache. He has a headache. He can't remember all the school rules. He wants to play. He wants to be near Mom and Dad. It's always something. The more days he misses, however, the more anxious he gets about going back. Now his homework is piling up, and his parents are increasingly concerned and frustrated. Can they, along with an understanding teacher, find a solution that will ease Jasper's anxieties and get him back to class?
Finding the Flipside
A Story about Changing Your Thoughts from Negative to Positive
Price:
CA$16.95
ISBN: 9780938510871
Pub Date: March 2023
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Thoughts are powerful, and right now Gabe thinks he can't do anything right.
When he tries to flip a pancake onto his mom's breakfast plate, he makes a mess on the floor. When he tries to finish his math homework, he gets stuck and throws his pencil down in a huff. Every mistake he makes or struggle he faces leaves him full of gloom-and-doom thoughts. Is there anyone (or anything) who can show him how to refocus his mind and think about what's right instead of always thinking about what's wrong?
Finding the Flipside is a hope-filled story that highlights the power of positive thoughts.
Remi in Overdrive
Price:
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882877
Pub Date: April 2022
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Remi is so full of energy, he can?t sit still, stay focused, or be patient. He darts and dashes in every direction, and his mind races from one idea to the next.
In all the commotion, homework never gets done, assignments go missing, a field trip almost ends in disaster, and a much-wanted spaceship is left behind. Will Remi ever learn to slow down and calm himself long enough to get organized, stay focused, and find success?
Rest to Recharge
A Story about the Importance of Sleep
Price:
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882914
Pub Date: May 2022
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Gabe is a night owl, who pays the price every morning.
He stays up way past bedtime, and this lack of sleep is taking a toll. Gabe nods off during class, plays soccer like a slug, and acts like a big old grouch. He?s exhausted! So why doesn?t he rest? Because he thinks sleep is a waste of time! Fortunately for Gabe, his mom and a talking alarm clock offer a plan and lots of encouragement to help him get-much needed shuteye. But is Gabe willing to follow the plan, or will he choose more sleepless nights and exhausted days?
Rest to Rechargeis a light-hearted tale about the power of sleep to energize and rejuvenate the body and the mind!
Isaac the Instigator
Price:
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882860
Pub Date: March 2022
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Isaac the alligator spends his days sneaking around, eavesdropping on his neighbors. The more he listens, the more jealous he becomes. They have real friendships while he?s all alone. Using his special talent (making his voice sound exactly like any other animal), Isaac intentionally stirs up trouble. His mean vocal tricks ruin relationships. Now, he?s not just an alligator? he?s an INSTIgator!
Will Isaac be able to instigate a fight between two of the swamp?s biggest besties? Or will they teach him a lesson about the true meaning of friendship? This delightful tale delivers a valuable and powerful message about trust, deception, forgiveness, and friendship.
Opal Octopus is Overwhelmed
Price:
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882730
Pub Date: April 2021
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Despite having eight tentacles and an ocean?s worth of energy, Opal the Octopus is struggling to manage all her commitments ? homework, art projects, sports, parties, and friends.
With her energy draining and worry building, Mom advises Opal to simply RESET. Will getting more rest, eating healthier, saying ?no? more often, exercising, and taking time for herself create the change Opal needs to finally find her happy place? Use this storybook to teach your child to RESET and destress.
Freddie and Friends: Bugging Out
A story about learning to keep small problems small
Price:
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882693
Pub Date: February 2021
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Can Freddie the Fly stop his friend, Stella the Stinkbug, from turning every inconvenience and problem into a messy and overly dramatic ordeal?
When Stella's milk spills in the lunchroom, she comes completely unglued. She even turns red and has a tizzy when someone uses her yellow crayon. Stella simply has no sense of proportion. She reacts the same way to any problem. Follow along as Freddie and Mrs. Monarch help Stella discover that not all problems are equal.
Practicing Patience
How to wait patiently when your body doesn't want to
Price:
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882709
Pub Date: February 2021
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Whether it?s waiting in the oh-so-slow lunch line or for his classmates to be quiet, Gabe hates waiting! Lucky for him, his shoes know everything there is to know about being patient and share their wisdom with him. Young readers will relate to Gabe?s struggles and can use the tips to practice patience at school and home.
Diamond Rattle Loves to Tattle
Price:
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882570
Pub Date: July 2020
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Diamond Rattle loves to tattle, she?s been telling on others for years. She?s quick to glide up to her teacher?s desk and tattle on all of her peers!
This adorable tale is the story of an elementary-aged rattlesnake amongst a classroom full of other elementary-aged animals. The problem? Diamond LOVES to tattle. And when she tattles, her rattles glow and grow! Her tattling tendencies are affecting her friendships ? so much so that her peers are avoiding her and she finds herself eating lunch alone. Fortunately for Diamond, her caring teacher Ms. Crow is there to teach her more about problem-solving, staying out of others? business, and the difference between a report and a tattle. Will Diamond be able to control her snitching-snake tendencies?
Freddie the Fly: Truth or Care
A story about Honesty, caring, and using your social filter
Price:
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882549
Pub Date: April 2020
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Our friend Freddie the Fly stirs up a hornet?s nest of trouble with his brutally candid opinions. But Freddie doesn?t understand how anyone could be hurt by his honesty. After all, isn?t he supposed to be truthful no matter what? It?s not until Freddie tries to earn his Truth or Care Patch in Bug Scouts that he discovers what his opinions have been missing ? kindness. See how Freddie takes the sting out of his harsh opinions by being more considerate and caring.
Speech-language pathologist Kimberly Delude proves once again that children (and bugs!) can successfully navigate tricky social situations. In this tale, readers learn how to speak their truth with kindness and compassion.
Pause Power
Learning to stay calm when your buttons get pushed
Price:
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882495
Pub Date: February 2020
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Uh-oh! Gabe is losing it again. See all those big, bright buttons popping up all over his body? They come out whenever someone or some situation gets under his skin. And they pop up ALL THE TIME.
Push this button and Gabe starts fighting. Push that button and Gabe starts yelling. Push any button, and Gabe overreacts, gets mad, makes poor choices, and lands in trouble. What he really needs is a reset button! In this clever tale, written by a debut author and experienced school counselor, young readers learn how to use PAUSE POWER to reset their mindset, calm down, and stop losing control when others push their buttons.
Freddie and Friends: Becoming Unstuck
A story about letting go of your worry bug
Price:
CA$13.95
ISBN: 9781944882426
Pub Date: August 2019
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Betsy the Beetle has a constant companion, Murray. Unfortunately, he?s a notorious and pesky worry bug.
He loves to whisper horrible ?what ifs? into Betsy?s ear, making her worry about every little thing. Betsy gets so flustered and weighed down by Murray, she repeatedly falls flat on her back ? stuck legs up ? and has no idea how to get back on her feet. That?s why Betsy?s friends and creative teacher hatch a plan to get rid of Murray once and for all. Will it work? Will Betsy be able to kiss her worry bug goodbye forever?
Freddie the Fly: Bee On, Buzz Off
A story about learning to focus and stay on task
Price:
CA$13.95
ISBN: 9781944882341
Pub Date: February 2019
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Freddie, our lovable fly, is tappin? and flappin? his way to trouble. He whirls around to and fro, buzzing from one distraction to another. Is it any wonder he forgets his lunch, fails his spelling test and leaves the house semi-undressed? Freddie is a go-go-go kind of guy who has no time to listen, focus or pay attention. His lack of concentration causes a real fright when he finds himself lost and alone at the zoo. Will that be the scare Freddie needs to finally take action and turn his BEE on and his BUZZ off? Readers will love finding the answers in this delightfully insightful tale by speech-language pathologist and educator Kimberly Delude.
Missing the Meaning
Learning what "for no reason" really means
CA$16.95
ISBN: 9798889070153
Pub Date: April 2024
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Like when his basketball teammate kept refusing to pass the ball to him, even when he was wide open. Or the time his math teacher didn't give him full credit, even though he had the right answers. Or when his classmate, out of the blue, leaned over and knocked all his pencils to the floor. Did these things really happen to him for no reason, or are their hidden explanations that Gabe is simply not seeing?
Missing the Meaning is a revealing story that shows young readers how to uncover the reasons behind why people say what they say and do what they do.
Molly and the Runaway Trolley
Putting the Brakes On Stress and Worry
CA$16.95
ISBN: 9798889070023
Pub Date: August 2023
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Freddie the Fly: Seeing Through Another Lens
A perspective-taking story
CA$16.95
ISBN: 9781889322223
Pub Date: April 2023
Imprint: Boys Town Press
That's why he doesn't realize it's a very bad idea to show off an icky-looking scar in the middle of the lunchroom. And why he's slow to understand that his loud behaviors are annoying, and his overbearing attitude is maddening. When the school nurse encourages Freddie to put on "perspective-taking lenses" and Mom suggests he walk in other people's shoes, will Freddie finally start to become more open to and understanding of the thoughts and feelings of others?
Jasper Lizard Wants to Stay Home
A Separation Anxiety Story
CA$16.95
ISBN: 9780938510956
Pub Date: March 2023
Imprint: Boys Town Press
He hides, has outbursts, and comes up with new reasons for why he absolutely has to stay home. He has a tummy ache. He has a headache. He can't remember all the school rules. He wants to play. He wants to be near Mom and Dad. It's always something. The more days he misses, however, the more anxious he gets about going back. Now his homework is piling up, and his parents are increasingly concerned and frustrated. Can they, along with an understanding teacher, find a solution that will ease Jasper's anxieties and get him back to class?
Finding the Flipside
A Story about Changing Your Thoughts from Negative to Positive
CA$16.95
ISBN: 9780938510871
Pub Date: March 2023
Imprint: Boys Town Press
When he tries to flip a pancake onto his mom's breakfast plate, he makes a mess on the floor. When he tries to finish his math homework, he gets stuck and throws his pencil down in a huff. Every mistake he makes or struggle he faces leaves him full of gloom-and-doom thoughts. Is there anyone (or anything) who can show him how to refocus his mind and think about what's right instead of always thinking about what's wrong?
Finding the Flipside is a hope-filled story that highlights the power of positive thoughts.
Remi in Overdrive
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882877
Pub Date: April 2022
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Remi is so full of energy, he can?t sit still, stay focused, or be patient. He darts and dashes in every direction, and his mind races from one idea to the next.
In all the commotion, homework never gets done, assignments go missing, a field trip almost ends in disaster, and a much-wanted spaceship is left behind. Will Remi ever learn to slow down and calm himself long enough to get organized, stay focused, and find success?
Rest to Recharge
A Story about the Importance of Sleep
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882914
Pub Date: May 2022
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Gabe is a night owl, who pays the price every morning.
He stays up way past bedtime, and this lack of sleep is taking a toll. Gabe nods off during class, plays soccer like a slug, and acts like a big old grouch. He?s exhausted! So why doesn?t he rest? Because he thinks sleep is a waste of time! Fortunately for Gabe, his mom and a talking alarm clock offer a plan and lots of encouragement to help him get-much needed shuteye. But is Gabe willing to follow the plan, or will he choose more sleepless nights and exhausted days?
Rest to Rechargeis a light-hearted tale about the power of sleep to energize and rejuvenate the body and the mind!
Isaac the Instigator
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882860
Pub Date: March 2022
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Isaac the alligator spends his days sneaking around, eavesdropping on his neighbors. The more he listens, the more jealous he becomes. They have real friendships while he?s all alone. Using his special talent (making his voice sound exactly like any other animal), Isaac intentionally stirs up trouble. His mean vocal tricks ruin relationships. Now, he?s not just an alligator? he?s an INSTIgator!
Will Isaac be able to instigate a fight between two of the swamp?s biggest besties? Or will they teach him a lesson about the true meaning of friendship? This delightful tale delivers a valuable and powerful message about trust, deception, forgiveness, and friendship.
Opal Octopus is Overwhelmed
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882730
Pub Date: April 2021
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Despite having eight tentacles and an ocean?s worth of energy, Opal the Octopus is struggling to manage all her commitments ? homework, art projects, sports, parties, and friends.
With her energy draining and worry building, Mom advises Opal to simply RESET. Will getting more rest, eating healthier, saying ?no? more often, exercising, and taking time for herself create the change Opal needs to finally find her happy place? Use this storybook to teach your child to RESET and destress.
Freddie and Friends: Bugging Out
A story about learning to keep small problems small
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882693
Pub Date: February 2021
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Can Freddie the Fly stop his friend, Stella the Stinkbug, from turning every inconvenience and problem into a messy and overly dramatic ordeal?
When Stella's milk spills in the lunchroom, she comes completely unglued. She even turns red and has a tizzy when someone uses her yellow crayon. Stella simply has no sense of proportion. She reacts the same way to any problem. Follow along as Freddie and Mrs. Monarch help Stella discover that not all problems are equal.
Practicing Patience
How to wait patiently when your body doesn't want to
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882709
Pub Date: February 2021
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Whether it?s waiting in the oh-so-slow lunch line or for his classmates to be quiet, Gabe hates waiting! Lucky for him, his shoes know everything there is to know about being patient and share their wisdom with him. Young readers will relate to Gabe?s struggles and can use the tips to practice patience at school and home.
Diamond Rattle Loves to Tattle
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882570
Pub Date: July 2020
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Diamond Rattle loves to tattle, she?s been telling on others for years. She?s quick to glide up to her teacher?s desk and tattle on all of her peers!
This adorable tale is the story of an elementary-aged rattlesnake amongst a classroom full of other elementary-aged animals. The problem? Diamond LOVES to tattle. And when she tattles, her rattles glow and grow! Her tattling tendencies are affecting her friendships ? so much so that her peers are avoiding her and she finds herself eating lunch alone. Fortunately for Diamond, her caring teacher Ms. Crow is there to teach her more about problem-solving, staying out of others? business, and the difference between a report and a tattle. Will Diamond be able to control her snitching-snake tendencies?
Freddie the Fly: Truth or Care
A story about Honesty, caring, and using your social filter
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882549
Pub Date: April 2020
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Our friend Freddie the Fly stirs up a hornet?s nest of trouble with his brutally candid opinions. But Freddie doesn?t understand how anyone could be hurt by his honesty. After all, isn?t he supposed to be truthful no matter what? It?s not until Freddie tries to earn his Truth or Care Patch in Bug Scouts that he discovers what his opinions have been missing ? kindness. See how Freddie takes the sting out of his harsh opinions by being more considerate and caring.
Speech-language pathologist Kimberly Delude proves once again that children (and bugs!) can successfully navigate tricky social situations. In this tale, readers learn how to speak their truth with kindness and compassion.
Pause Power
Learning to stay calm when your buttons get pushed
CA$14.95
ISBN: 9781944882495
Pub Date: February 2020
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Uh-oh! Gabe is losing it again. See all those big, bright buttons popping up all over his body? They come out whenever someone or some situation gets under his skin. And they pop up ALL THE TIME.
Push this button and Gabe starts fighting. Push that button and Gabe starts yelling. Push any button, and Gabe overreacts, gets mad, makes poor choices, and lands in trouble. What he really needs is a reset button! In this clever tale, written by a debut author and experienced school counselor, young readers learn how to use PAUSE POWER to reset their mindset, calm down, and stop losing control when others push their buttons.
Freddie and Friends: Becoming Unstuck
A story about letting go of your worry bug
CA$13.95
ISBN: 9781944882426
Pub Date: August 2019
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Betsy the Beetle has a constant companion, Murray. Unfortunately, he?s a notorious and pesky worry bug.
He loves to whisper horrible ?what ifs? into Betsy?s ear, making her worry about every little thing. Betsy gets so flustered and weighed down by Murray, she repeatedly falls flat on her back ? stuck legs up ? and has no idea how to get back on her feet. That?s why Betsy?s friends and creative teacher hatch a plan to get rid of Murray once and for all. Will it work? Will Betsy be able to kiss her worry bug goodbye forever?
Freddie the Fly: Bee On, Buzz Off
A story about learning to focus and stay on task
CA$13.95
ISBN: 9781944882341
Pub Date: February 2019
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Freddie, our lovable fly, is tappin? and flappin? his way to trouble. He whirls around to and fro, buzzing from one distraction to another. Is it any wonder he forgets his lunch, fails his spelling test and leaves the house semi-undressed? Freddie is a go-go-go kind of guy who has no time to listen, focus or pay attention. His lack of concentration causes a real fright when he finds himself lost and alone at the zoo. Will that be the scare Freddie needs to finally take action and turn his BEE on and his BUZZ off? Readers will love finding the answers in this delightfully insightful tale by speech-language pathologist and educator Kimberly Delude.