New in Picture Books

July 2022

978-1-63198-698-7 $16.99 Juvenile Fiction/Self-Confidence 32 pp., full-color, 10" x 10" Hardcover Ages 2–6

Key Features

• Book features a series of engaging, playful, and curious what, when, where, why, and how questions from the child to the adult • Charming rhymes, whimsical illustrations, and heartwarming messages make the series giftable • The reminder for adults and kids that love and support are the constant in the ups and downs of life is incredibly comforting and provides a safe harbor as kids grow and learn

This affirming book celebrates the curiosity and thought-provoking questions children ask

You Wonder All the Time

by Deborah Farmer Kris, illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin “Where do colors go at night, and why do shadows creep?” Asking questions is an important part of learning that helps children grow and understand the world. Inspired by and containing questions from real kids, this book explores and affirms all the questions children ask. Throughout the book, the adult affirms that the child’s questions are welcomed and their wondering is loved. The message that adults and children can discover answers together makes this book perfect for storytime.

“What if we traveled back in time to meet some dinosaurs?

What if we rode a T-Rex and shook the forest floor?

You wonder all the time.

Deborah Farmer Kris is a child development expert and parent educator. She serves as a columnist and consultant for PBS KIDS, and she writes for NPR’s MindShift and other national publications. Over the course of her career, Deborah has taught almost every grade K–12, served as a school administrator, directed leadership institutes, and presented to hundreds of parents and educators around the United States. Deborah lives near Boston, Massachusetts. Jennifer Zivoin has illustrated more than forty children’s books, including New York Times best seller Something Happened in Our Town, and her art has appeared in children’s magazines, including High Five and Clubhouse Jr. She lives in Indiana.

Charming books that focus on affirmation and emotional support using the phrase “All the Time”

Written from the perspective of an adult speaking to a child, these rhyming books help young children know that they are deserving of love through life’s ups and downs. This encouraging series shows them all the ways they’re supported as they continue to grow and learn. Each book includes a letter to caregivers and additional information to reinforce the books’ messages.

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February 2022

Each book: $16.99 Juvenile Fiction/Self-Confidence 32 pp., full-color, 10" x 10" Hardcover Ages 2–6

Series complete in Fall 2022 with You Are Growing All the Time.

August 2022

978-1-63198-703-8 $15.99 Juvenile Fiction/Consent 36 pp., full-color, 10" x 10" Hardcover Ages 3–5

Digital content includes the song audio files and sheet music from Peaceful Schools.

Key Features

• Fills a need for books on consent that don’t focus on abuse or stranger danger • Book features diverse characters who help give children a vocabulary to communicate emotions • A special section at the back of the book includes additional activities and more information about how to teach consent to young children

Help young children accept no and respect personal boundaries

We Accept No

by Lydia Bowers, illustrated by Isabel Muñoz with song from Peaceful Schools Perfect for read-alouds, the fourth book in the We Say What’s Okay series follows Jamin as he learns to accept his friend’s no and respect her boundaries while learning how to cope with the feelings of rejection. The We Say What’s Okay series continues to build the foundations of consent through stories children find relatable and fun.

But this afternoon, when Jamin leaned in for a great big extra-squeezy hug, Zakiya held out her hands and stopped him. She said, “I don’t want to hug you today, Jamin.”

Jamin shrank back. His face felt hot. He scrunched up his eyes, confused. Zakiya’s mom nudged her toward Jamin. “He looks sad!”

Lydia Bowers is a speaker, consultant, and trainer. After spending almost two decades working directly with children as a classroom teacher, she now teaches families and educators how to talk to children about subjects like gender, reproduction, and abuse. Lydia lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Isabel Muñoz’s dream was to paint for a living, and now she’s proud to be the illustrator of several children’s books. She works from a tiny and colorful studio in the north of Spain. You can follow her work at isabelmg.com.

Teach consent in a child-friendly and developmentally appropriate way

Centered on a class of preschoolers, this series helps teach young children the social and emotional skills they need to understand the complexities of consent. Each book covers a consent theme, such as how to recognize the physical sensations that emotions create, look for body language cues, ask for and listen to choices, and know that our bodies have value. With believable, everyday situations and diverse characters, children can see themselves and others reflected in each story—and develop a vocabulary to communicate consent and feelings. Every book in the series is accompanied by a song from Peaceful Schools with downloadable audio files and sheet music.

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Each book: Juvenile Fiction/Consent 36 pp., full-color, 10" x 10" Hardcover Ages 3–5

Digital content includes the song audio files and sheet music from Peaceful Schools.

6-Book Series complete in Fall 2022 with We Can Say No and We Are in Charge of Our Bodies.

June 2022

978-1-63198-695-6 $14.99 Juvenile Fiction/Emotions & Feelings 40 pp., full-color, 8¼" x 9" Hardcover Ages 4–8

Key Features

• Learning how to redirect feelings of boredom deepens problem-solving skills and builds the ability to shift negative thoughts to more positive ones • Expert author has been licensed psychologist for over 30 years • Text is rooted in research while being accessible to young children

A sensitive and supportive story to help children learn practical strategies for coping with boredom

Sometimes When I’m Bored

by Deborah Serani, Psy.D., illustrated by Kyra Teis “Momma, I’m bored.” This addition to the Sometimes When collection addresses a common complaint from children: boredom. Along with the main character, children will learn how to recognize boredom and see the opportunities it might present. “Well, what a wonderful thing to be! When you’re bored, something special is waiting for you.” Gentle, reassuring, and straightforward, this book offers fun ways to relieve boredom and additional information for adults on how boredom can be spotted in children of varying ages—including infants—and how to help children experiencing boredom.

Now when I’m bored and I can’t think of anything to do . . .

I get curious about things around me.

Deborah Serani, Psy.D., is an award-winning author and psychologist in practice for over thirty years. Her work has been published in academic journals, such as the International Journal of Psychology and Psychoanalysis, and she has been featured in major news publications, including Psychology Today and the New York Times. She lives in New York City. Kyra Teis is a children’s book author-illustrator, a graphic novelist, and an avid sewer of costumes and clothing. She lives with her husband and two busy daughters in central New York.

Supportive stories and practical strategies help young children recognize and cope with big feelings

With quiet, sensitive illustrations, the Sometimes When collection helps young children work through big feelings, such as sadness and anger. The stories are accessible to children and grounded in research from an author with over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist. A special section at the back of each book provides more information for adults and activities to help young children work through their feelings.

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Each book: $14.99 Juvenile Fiction/Emotions & Feelings 40 pp., full-color, 8¼" x 9" Hardcover Ages 4–8

August 2022

978-1-63198-553-9 $12.99 Juvenile Fiction/Family 32 pp., full-color, 8" x 8" Hardcover Ages 4–8

Key Features

• Lighthearted, sweet story that gives young children language to help them speak up for themselves • A special section includes tips for adults on how to expand on the concepts in the book and build trusting relationships where children feel confident communicating their needs • Story brings back familiar characters from Jamie

Is Jamie and Jamie and

Bubbie

Jamie and classmates learn how to express themselves to important adults in their lives

Jamie’s Class Has Something to Say

A Book About Sharing with Grown-Ups

by Afsaneh Moradian, illustrated by Maria Bogade Jamie is excited for Family Day and all the visitors that will be coming to the classroom. As the class prepares, they share how they feel when adults don’t listen closely enough to what the kids want, need, like, and don’t like or when adults place unfair, often gendered expectations on them. Together, they decide to use their Family Day celebration to help the adults in their lives understand them better.

Jamie was listening to the others and thinking about how Jamie’s mommy listened to what Jamie had to say, even when she didn’t agree. At circle time, Ms. Jones told the class about Jamie’s idea. As a special surprise, they were going to make “This Is Me” posters to share with their visitors that afternoon.

Then Jamie had an idea. “Why don’t we tell them more about ourselves at Family Day?” asked Jamie and went to find Ms. Jones.

Afsaneh Moradian, M.Ed., (she/her) takes her love of writing into the classroom where she has been teaching for over fifteen years. She is a vocal advocate for diversity and representation in children’s books. Afsaneh lives in New York City and Oaxaca, Mexico. Maria Bogade (she/her) is an illustrator and author with an animation background. Her work is internationally published and is also found on greeting cards and products such as chocolate. She lives in southern Germany with her three children and spouse.

Jamie helps kids feel safe and confident as they explore who they are

The Jamie Is Jamie series invites young children to join Jamie as they build confidence through imaginative free play, break down gender stereotypes, respect pronouns and gender identity, and learn self-advocacy skills.

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Each book: $12.99 Juvenile Fiction 32 pp., full-color, 8" x 8" Hardcover Ages 4–8

June 2022

978-1-63198-663-5 $8.99 Growing Up/Social Skills 24 pp., full-color, 7" x 7" Board Book Ages 2–4

Digital Content includes additional info and strategies for building children’s self-confidence.

Key Features

• Perfect series for early childhood programs integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) children’s books • Addresses essential foundational concepts for young children—self-worth and efficacy—in a straightforward and concrete way • From the author of the best-selling Learning to

Get Along® series and the beloved Being the Best

Me!® series • Warm and realistic illustrations illuminate the text

A little girl uses affirmations and learns that she matters

I’m Me

A Book About Confidence and Self-Worth

by Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., illustrated by Penny Weber Gentle and encouraging, this board book helps toddlers understand their value and know that they matter. With affirmations for children and warm illustrations, the book encourages children to grow their confidence through the quality of their relationships and from their own efforts and achievements. A section for adults offers tips on talking about the book together, along with activities for fostering confidence and a sense of self-worth in young children, such as role playing and creating “I’m Important” posters.

I feel loved and important just the way I am.

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her master’s degree in elementary education and gifted education. She is the author of the bestselling Learning to Get Along® series and the Being the Best Me!® series. She lives in Laurel, Maryland. Penny Weber has attended classes at the School of Visual Arts in New York and is a full-time artist and illustrator working both digitally and traditionally in acrylics and watercolors. She lives in Long Island, New York.

Board books to guide toddlers and preschoolers in developing early social skills

Support toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in too. Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more. Select titles now available in English-Spanish bilingual editions.

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Each book: $8.99 Growing Up/Social Skills 24 pp., full-color, 7" x 7" Board Book Ages 2–4

Digital Content includes additional info and strategies for building children’s self-confidence.

“The series empowers children with a healthy sense of self while introducing timeless principles. The tips and activities at the end of each book provide parents and caregivers with ongoing support for a toddler’s healthy development. I’m delighted to recommend the Learning About Me & You series.” —Sean Covey, international bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Happy Kids and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens