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.

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.

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.

you're really angry you feel like you're going to explode. It'sokay to be angry sometimes, as long as you don't hurt anyone

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.

When olivia's grandpa passes away, she's sad, scared, andconfused. What if someone else she loves dies? With the support ofher family, teacher, and best friends, olivia finds a way to workthrough her feelings and keep happy memories of her grandpa in herheart forever.

Anger is a scary emotion for young children, their parents, and caregivers. As this little bunny experiences the things that make her angry, she also learns ways to deal with her anger--ways that won't hurt others.

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.”

Readers will recognize similiar experiences in their own lives as this little guinea pig describes feeling sad when someone is cross or when something bad happens. Eventually our heroine realizes that feeling sad doesn't last forever.

Young children often experience anxiety when they are separated from their mothers or fathers. This newest title in “The Way I Feel” series features a young guinea pig who expresses her distress when her mother and father go away. “Missing you is a heavy, achy feeling. I don?t like missing you. I want you right now ” Eventually the little guinea pig realizes that sometimes she and her parents can?t be together. When that happens she knows that others can help. “They can snuggle with me or we can play. It helps me to be warm and close to someone. They remind me that you?ll be back.”

This book offers children positive and upbeat examples about being themselves. The author portrays a very young guinea pig and friends feeling good about themselves through common situations readers will relate to.

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

Children often feel afraid. This book, with its comforting words and illustrations, will help children address those fears and learn some new ways to cope with being afraid.

A bear cub describes situations that make her jealous: when someone has something she wants, when someone is good at something she wants to be good at, and when someone else gets all the attention.