
Once upon a time, in a peaceful aquarium, lived a happy community of sea critters. They had their problems but they always worked things out until the bully moved in. The bully took over their lives and their tank. This group of friends must figure out how to solve their problem so they can live happily again.
The book contains tips for kids and a list of famous people who were bullied and advice they have shared.
Free downloadable resources for professionals include a school-wide bully prevention program, posters on how to handle a bully, how to tell the difference between teasing and bullying, programs to promote empathy and friendship, positive climate programs and more.
The book contains tips for kids and a list of famous people who were bullied and advice they have shared.
Free downloadable resources for professionals include a school-wide bully prevention program, posters on how to handle a bully, how to tell the difference between teasing and bullying, programs to promote empathy and friendship, positive climate programs and more.

Once upon a time, there was a peaceful beehive. Everyone was busy doing their job except for a little worker bee. She didn't want to just be a worker bee. Hannah learns that everyone is important and needed. The book contains a story within a story and teaches children some rules of phonics as the letter P wants to be more important in her world. The book includes classroom activities to help children develop self-esteem, encourage empathy, and kindness.

A Tagalong is a young raccoon who has ADHD in I Love You Anyway (A "tail" of coping with ADHD). He is always doing the wrong things at the wrong times and many times isn't listening when his mother gives him directions. His brothers enjoy teasing him about this very much. One day, easygoing Tagalong has enough and runs away. Unfortunately, he forgets about the dangers Mom has warned him about. It is a close call and a learning experience for the whole family. Tagalong learns the importance of paying attention and his family learns to have more patience and understanding. The book includes 40 reasons why it is good to have ADHD, famous people who have or have had ADD/ADHD, a section for the child to write in his or her own story, and practical advice for parents and professionals.

In Love, Bandit (A "tail" of foster care), the main character is a lovable, sometimes mischievous raccoon who finds himself in foster care with complete strangers, new rules, and many confusing emotions. He eventually works his way through the emotional conflicts to find happiness and acceptance. This story is told from the perspective of the foster child. This book is a wonderful tool for introducing the feelings that accompany leaving a birth family, learning about rules and new environments, and learning to love and trust again. The book includes a list of famous people who were in foster care or adopted and a reproducible "My Story" is included for the child to write his or her story. Activities and advice for parents and professionals are included.

Teddy is a young bear whose carefree, secure life is shattered when his father suddenly dies in Love you, Teddy (A "tail" of loss and hope). Teddy struggles through the grief process. He is finally able to find a balance between the memories of the past and having happiness in the present. A reproducible "My Story" section and puppet are included. Contains activities and advice for parents and professionals. Photos by Howard Burkert, Master Photographer (1941-2011)