Shows how children can be responsible, from brushing teeth to putting toys away.

"A guide for girls of color looking to find their voice and claim space as they prepare for high school, college, and their careers"--

What if every kid had a handy toolbox of ways to get along with others? That's just what this book is: a collection of 21 concrete strategies kids can pull out and use to express themselves, build relationships, end arguments and fights, halt bullying, and beat unhappy feelings. Like the Mighty Might, which takes all the fun out of teasing. And the Thought Chop, which helps kids resist self-defeating thoughts. And the Squeaky Wheel, a type of persistence

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Being a good sport goes way beyond sports. The lessons we learn on the playing field extend to the classroom, the playground, and our home. How can we be a good sport? Readers are introduced to a variety of places and situations that call for good sportsmanship, such as working with classmates on a science project, winning the big soccer game, or helping Dad clean out the garage. With a unique, real-life scenario in every spread, readers learn what...

"Alice learns she can make this big world a better world through small acts of kindness and helping others"--Back cover.

Describes respect as a virtue and suggests ways in which children can recognize and practice being respectful.

"Kindness is important for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what kindness is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience." -- Publisher's website.

A family is a type of community, in fact, it's our first community experience. Like other types of communities, families have rules in order to function smoothly. A defined set of rules is good for all family members, regardless of their age. This book helps children understand why it's important for their family to have rules. Close picture-to-text correlation encourages readers to make connections with the text. Civics concepts from the C3 Framework...

"Shares three stories of children learning how to make responsible decisions. Vibrant and colorful photos help tell the stories. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an index." -- Publisher's website.

Advises the reader on many aspects of being nine, from how to handle ghosts and monsters to how to help someone who is choking.