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"A cogent, gorgeous examination of empathy, illuminating the myths, the science, and the power behind this transformative emotion. Empathy has become a gaping fault line in American culture. Pioneering programs aim to infuse our legal and educational systems with more empathic thinking, even as pundits argue over whether we should bother empathizing with our political opposites at all. Meanwhile, we are inundated with the buzzily termed "empathic...
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From the beloved and internationally bestselling author of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst comes a collection of wry and witty poems that touch on every aspect of the roller-coaster ride that is childhood.
Did you wake up this morning all smiley inside?
Does life taste like ice cream and cake?
Or does it seem more like your goldfish just died
And your insides are one great big ache?
From school to family...
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Book summary by Loudly, this is an abridged version of the original title.
In "Emotional Intelligence," the author explores the critical role emotional intelligence plays in our lives, often overshadowing technical abilities and IQ. Through compelling anecdotes and scientific research, the book illustrates how EI can affect relationships, career success, and overall well-being.
5) Feelings
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IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
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Pictures, dialogs, poems, and stories portray various emotions we all feel: jealousy, sadness, fear, anger, joy, love, and others.
6) Virtually me
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IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 8
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Using personalized avatars, a group of kids look for a fresh start in school when a virtual reality academy opens after a pandemic. This school year, Bradley, Edelle, and Hunter will be wearing virtual-reality headsets and attending a three-dimensional, simulated school while interacting as avatars. Having a customized avatar is a bonus as some students want to hide behind a new identity. Bradley is eager for a brand-new identity. A cool avatar will...
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Help young children understand that it's okay to establish personal boundaries and change their minds. Physical and emotional awareness are key foundations of consent. We Check In with Each Other gives children a vocabulary to understand that they can change their minds at any time, develop and communicate personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills. The second book in the We Say What's Okay series, We Check In with Each Other...
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Raven is having the worst week ever. Her best friend Belle has just moved away, and tomorrow is Voices of History Day. Raven and Belle were working on their project together, and now Raven has to present alone-in front of the whole class. But when Raven stumbles upon the Wish Library and asks for school to be canceled, she faces a whole new challenge-and finds that just maybe she had the bravery she needed all along.
11) Wild feelings
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"Do you ever feel as stubborn as a mule? Or as chicken as a chicken? Of course you do. Looks at the normal, natural feelings we all have"--
12) The boring book
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A child, bored by his toys, contemplates the emotion and concept of boredom, and whether or not it is boring to be an adult--or a child.
15) The way I feel
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Illustrations and rhyming text portray children experiencing a range of emotions, including frustration, shyness, jealousy, and pride.
16) Percy gets upset
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IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Mommy and Daddy help their son calm down and feel better when situations during the day make him angry.
18) Tell someone
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Whether you're sad or angry, happy or proud, there's one thing you can do: tell someone. Just talking about your problems can help make them better, and the person you're talking to may have ways to help. When children feel nervous on the first day of school, or experience that scary feeling of having a secret that doesn't feel right, this book empowers kids to find someone they trust-and tell them.
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In this deeply personal book, artist and author Ed Young explores twenty-six Chinese characters, each describing a feeling or emotion, and each containing somewhere the symbol for the heart. Through stunning collage art that interprets the visual elements within each character, Young uncovers layers of emotional meaning for words such as joy and sorrow, respect and rudeness. He invites children to probe the full range of their own emotions, and gives...
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"Emotions are like a rainbow-there is a color for every one we feel. And when the excited feeling starts to take over the rainbow, it's time for 'The Yellow Book'[.] Simple activities, tips, and tricks help young readers whose excited yellow shines brightest in the rainbows of their colorful minds. They can turn the pages from front to back or back to front. They can use every single page or open the book to just one random page. Soon, the other colors...
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