Fill a Bucket: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Young Children

by Carol McCloud & Katherine Martin (2008, Ferne Press, 8.95)
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When children have their buckets filled and learn how they can fill other people's buckets too, they understand how special, valuable, and capable they are. A perfect group or individual lesson (and makes a great gift) for children. Grades PreK-2. [7” x 7”...24 pages]

A Child's Book of Wisdom

by Criswell Freeman, Psy.D. (2000, Delaney Street Press, 4.95)
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This book is a collection of ideas from some of history’s wisest men and women. A perfect source of quotes to use in your presentations to children, teachers, on bulletin boards, or in newsletters to parents. Grades 2-5. [4” x 6”...122 pages]

Hooray for You!: A Celebration of "You-Ness"

by Marianne Richmond (2001, Marianne Richmond Studios Inc, 15.95/hardback)
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Featuring playful verse and illustrations, this book takes readers on a head-to-toe journey, honoring the remarkable individuality bestowed on all of us. Besides being a wonderful book to read to any group of children, you will find this a perfect gift of congratuations to commemorate the simplest or most significant life accomplishments. Grades K-5. [10” x 10”...40 pages]

Mouse of My Heart: A Treasury of Sense & Nonsense

by Margaret Brown (2001, Hyperion, 19.99/hardback)
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From the archives of Margaret Wise Brown comes a stunning collection of 56 stories and poems arranged in the categories of Adventure, Big and Little, Bravery, Love and Friendship, Happiness, Belonging, For a Rainy Day, Nonsense, Colors, and Nature. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...192 pages]

Lima Beans Would Be Illegal: Children's Ideas of a Perfect World

Compiled by Robert Bender (2000, Dial Books, 12.95/hardback)
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"What do you think would make our world a more perfect place to be?" The author spent two years asking kids across the country that question. The result is this collection of over 100 poignant, charming, and refreshingly funny quotes. Color. Grades K-3. [6.5” x 7.5”...48 pages]

Only One You

by Linda Kranz (2004, Rising Moon Books, 12.95/hardback)
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Adri's mama and papa share some of the wisdom they have gained through the years with their eager son. Their words, simple and powerful, are meant to comfort and guide him as he goes about exploring the world. The message: There's only one you in this great big world. Make it a better place. Color. Grades PreK-3. [8.5” x 7.5”...32 pages]

The Velveteen Rabbit: Or How Toys Become Real

by Margery Williams (1983, Henry Holt, 6.95)
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A toy rabbit desperately wants to become real, and discovers, "Real isn't how you are made...It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become real." All ages. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

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