Matthew dreads school, all because of two big bullies. Hetries to handle the problem on his own, but things just getworse-until he, his mother, and his teacher work together to makethings right. Kids in the same situation as Matthew will findcomfort in knowing they can turn to adults for help, and parentsand teachers will acquire valuable strategies for stoppingbullies.

What a big day: Emily's going to school for the firsttime-and she's a little nervous. Soon, though, Emily meetsnew friends, and learns that school can be fun. Children will seeexactly what to expect on their first day, and parents will findout how to prepare their child for this important transition.

There are so many things to love about friends.Sharingideas, interests, feelings and fun times - and learning how to be agood friend.'The Things I Love' series celebrates the everydaysituations that form the basis of our children's experiences.Spending time with your children, giving them love and care, helpsthem tocelebrate who they are, building resilience and self-esteem.In Notes for Parents and Caregivers at the back of the book, somehelpful insights are shared.

Molly likes her new school-except for one thing: everyoneelse has lots of friends. That makes her feel sad and left out. Butwith the help of her mother and two very special pals, Molly learnsthat it's not the number of acquaintances that count, but how closeyour friendships are.

A crowded store, a distracted parent, and a bored child whowanders off: that's what happens when Ashley and her mom goshopping. Suddenly, Ashley realizes she's all alone-but a friendlysecurity guard soon reunites mother and daughter. Children willlearn what to do if they are lost and simple rules to follow tostay safe, while parents get hints on warning their children about“stranger danger.”

Two stories in one! Going to the doctor or dentist for thefirst time can be scary to a child-but this book offers comfort andreassurance by gently explaining exactly what will happen in bothsituations. First, children follow Jacob as a nurse gives him aninjection, and then they hear about Sophie's experience visitingthe dentist for her first checkup. It's the perfect pre-appointmentbook.

Chicken Soup for theTeenage Soul II offers more inspiring stories to help you masterthe game we call life. Today's teens have ever more issues andsocial pressures to juggle than young adults just 20 years ago.This book, like its predecessor, can be your guide - a beacon inthe darkness, a safe haven in a storm, a warm hug in the cold and arespite from loneliness. There's no preaching as to what you shouldand shouldn't do. Instead, this book is full of teens sharing theirexperiences on learning to accept like, becoming the best personyou can be, being happy with who you are, and loving yourself - nomatter what.

Helping people listening to your friends feeling good aboutyourself Feeling Kind is all of these things and more.