Animal Emotions

Bright animated animals set the scene in this cute story. Written in the form of an alliteration (words in sentence begin with the same letter) the characters learn to cope with anger and acceptance. Dealing with emotions is hard. Andrea and Alex both have that problem. But with a little help from their teacher, they learn that they can get along.

What can Jake learn from his day filled with mistakes? Jake starts his day feeling happy and optimistic. Then the mistakes begin. Every time he tries to do something, he makes a mistake. He misses buttons on his shirt when he gets dressed. He can’t throw the ball as his friends can. He gets the math question wrong. Can Jake find a way to stop making mistakes? Or are his mistakes a good thing?

When Azi’s grandfather leaves their small Mediterranean island, Azi waits every day for him to return. The arrival of a nesting turtle and a tall sandy dog convinces Azi that it must mean that Grandfather is on his way. As Azi digs deeper into the past, he begins to unravel hidden secrets and starts to find out just how alike he and his grandfather really are. And without him, Azi knows, he will never feel complete....

Die Verbundenheit zwischen Tieren und ihren Menschen hat viele Gesichter. Diese Sammlung von Erzählungen zeigt auf anrührende Weise, wie Tiere Menschen helfen können, und setzt den Zwei- und Vierbeinern ein emotionales Denkmal. Ob sie den Blutzuckerabfall ihres Frauchens erschnüffeln, verlässlich den Weg zeigen oder der beste Nachhilfelehrer sind – die hier beschriebenen Tiere leisten Erstaunliches und haben eine Hommage verdient.

The Little Firefly is an enchanting tale about a late-blooming firefly who can't wait to be all grown up. When all the other fireflies are glowing except for the Little Firefly, she discovers that true friends will love and support her just the way she is. This charming story helps kids learn about love, friendship, and acceptance.

By showing children that they need to be responsible and that fun comes after chores, this book playfully encourages kids to think about actions, consequences, and the importance of doing what we’re supposed to do—even when we don’t want to.

Tibby is an orange-and-black striped rabbit. He has long floppy ears, a short puffy tail, and he can hop. But he can also pounce and roar like a tiger! One day he meets a young boar called Scaredy Snout who, as his name suggests, is scared of everything and anything. Snout has no friends because he is afraid to do what boars naturally do. Tibby befriends him and helps him to overcome his fears and discover that things are not that scary after all.

Little squirrel is up in the sky. To save him, Police Bear summons animals of the sea, sky and land in an adventurous rescue operation.

This classic story by Margery Williams, published in 1922, imparts the timeless message that toys need not be expensive or modern to be appreciated and loved. Through giving and receiving love, even a commonplace stuffed animal can become real in the eyes of a child, and millions of them do every day. Love is the magic ingredient of course, and it works on all of us.

A curious cat plus a big fall leads to squashed confidence. How this cat bounces back will encourage readers everywhere to try, try again. Eye-catching art and crisp graphic paneling invite even the youngest of children to get back on their feet to explore the city alongside Tiptop Cat.

The limitless possibilities of the world outside our windows - and the warmth and comfort of home - are explored in this thoughtful meditation on the imagination, as seen from the point of view of a wise old dog.

In this story, Lass doesn't let Cat come over to play because she and her other friends are practicing for the B. Havior School Annual Spelling Bee. Mom Ladybug comes up with a plan to correct Lass's rude behavior and that plan includes a fantastic picnic lunch in the backyard for Lass and her friends. The wonderfully crafted story is paired with playful examples that help children discover the world around them.

Drei wunderbar fantasie- und liebevolle Geschichten, in denen elementare Grunderfahrungen wie Einsamkeit, Angst, Verlassenheit, Eifersucht, aber auch Liebe, Geborgenheit, Zutrauen und Glück dargestellt werden. Irina Korschunow beschreibt diese starken Gefühle sehr behutsam. Ihre kleinen Helden sind entweder aus Plüsch, haben vier Pfoten oder kommen aus dem Riesenland. Alle Menschenkinder jedoch werden beim Zuhören spüren, dass es hierbei um ihre eigene Gefühlswelt geht.

There was once a kitten so filled with love he wanted to give the whole world a hug! And so Jules the kitten (also known in the Mutts cartoons as "Shtinky Puddin") goes down the stairs to hug his friends and all the birds in the park - and then he travels the world, hugging all those he meets! As Jules learns, a hug is the simplest - but kindest - gift we can give. And you can start giving right here, right now with the one who's closest to you. A joyous story about sharing love with a gently environmental theme.

Animals, like human beings, experience deep emotional bonds, too. Lee and Limbo is a story of genuine friendship and love between two cats in Chapel Hill, a beautiful, small university town in North Carolina where love abounds. When Lee suddenly left, Limbo became sad and depressed. It was heartbreaking to watch her deteriorate over the years.

Acclaimed children’s author Kara LaReau was inspired to write this story after reading an article about school bullies. Ugly Fish is a big, mean and ugly fish. And because he’s big and mean, he scares all the other little fish so that he can keep the fish tank all to himself. Ugly Fish enjoys swimming through his driftwood tunnel and eating his special briny food, and he won’t share with anyone else. But when an even bigger, meaner fish shows up in the bowl, Ugly Fish doesn’t feel so fearless anymore.

A imaginative retelling of a South Carolina Gullah tale. A young girl learns a lesson from a shape-shifting tiger when she judges someone before getting to know them. This children's story will teach children to be careful of jumping to conclusions and recognizing when they hurt someone's feelings. Even if it's just a simple misunderstanding.

When Swift Fox’s father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of butterflies. And when he tells her that today is the day that she’ll learn how to be Mi’kmaq, the butterflies grow even bigger. Though her father reassures her that Mi’kmaq is who she is from her eyes to her toes, Swift Fox doesn’t understand what that means. Her family welcomes her with smiles and hugs, but when it’s time to smudge and everyone else knows how, Swift Fox feels even more like she doesn’t belong.

Every loss is a difficult loss. Losing a pet is a different type of loss, as they were your best friend, your companionship, and always there for you no matter what mood you were in. They would always be there to share their love and attention towards you. Dealing with such a difficult loss can be very hard for anyone, learning how to deal with your emotions and coping with the aftermath.

You can usually find bicycles, boxes, and tools in a garage, but not a dinosaur...and an angry one at that! This is exactly what happens to Jake, a 10-year-old boy who, one fine day, finds a real dinosaur egg in his garage. After several days, Spiky, a little and lively dinosaur, is born. Together, the two of them will get into trouble and will turn the whole city upside down.