Books with author Kimberly Delude

Squash Your Worry Bug Freddie is excited for everyone to meet his new friend, Betsy the Beetle. Unfortunately, Betsy has a constant companion, Murray...a notorious and pesky worry bug. He loves to whisper horrible what ifs into Betsy's ear, making her worry about every little thing. Betsy gets so flustered and weighed down by Murray, she repeatedly falls flat on her back, stuck legs up and has no idea how to get back on her feet. That's why Betsy's friends hatch a plan to get rid of Murray once and for all. Will it work? Will Betsy be able to kiss her worry bug goodbye forever? This tale about trying to stop anxiety in its tracks is part of the Freddie the Fly book series. Included are tips for parents, educators and counselors.

Do you know a toddler or young child who's not saying very many words or not talking at all? Are you looking to help but not sure what to do? Then Three Little Pigs 2.0 is for you. Developed by a Speech Language Pathologist it walks you through the pause, prompt and expand strategy that can help promote the growth of language. It takes the guess work out of reading and turns story time into a fun and productive read aloud. Children familiar with the original tale are now tasked with helping the forgetful narrator stay on track and tell the story. All you have to do is read it like you would a normal book and use the prompts that are written in to the story.

Help children to better manage their worries and understand it is something we all live with. Betsy the Beetle has a constant companion, Murray. Unfortunately, he's a notorious and pesky worry bug. He loves to whisper horrible "what ifs" into Betsy's ear, making her worry about every little thing. The more Betsy worries, the more Murray grows. Betsy gets so flustered and weighed down by Murray, she repeatedly falls flat on her back - stuck legs up - and has no idea how to get back on her feet. That's why Betsy's friends and creative teacher hatch a plan to get rid of Murray once and for all. Will it work? Will Betsy be able to kiss her worry bug goodbye forever? See what happens in this colorful tale about trying to stop fear and anxiety in their tracks. Freddie and Friends: Becoming Unstuck is an entertaining addition to the Freddie the Fly book series that includes stories about listening, staying focused, and reading social cues. Included at the end of the story are tips for parents, caregivers and educators to help children learn how to let go of their worry bugs.

Read along with Freddie as he learns to balance truth with care when speaking to others. Our friend Freddie the Fly is having a hard time. He can’t figure out why his honesty is causing his friends and family to feel hurt; after-all, isn’t he supposed to tell the truth? Fortunately, Freddie’s Bug Scout Master has a new patch for him to earn – the Truth or Care patch. Join Freddie as he learns that it’s okay to have and share your opinion, but to be a good friend, you should factor the feelings of others into your comments. This social skills story is great for students in grades K through 5 as they learn along with Freddie on how to think before speaking. Speech-Language Pathologist and expert Kimberly Delude proves once again that navigating social situations can be hard for children (and bugs!), and provides simplified steps to balancing which thoughts to share, which to flush, and how to balance Truth with Care. Included at the end of the picture book are tips for parents and educators to help children distinguish what they should say and what should be left unsaid.

Do you know a toddler or young child who's not saying very many words or not talking at all? Are you looking to help but not sure what to do? Then The Gingerbread Man 2.0 is for you. Developed by a Speech Language Pathologist it walks you through the pause, prompt and expand strategy that can help promote the growth of language. It takes the guess work out of reading and turns story time into a fun and productive read aloud. Children familiar with the original tale are now tasked with helping the forgetful narrator stay on track and tell the story. All you have to do is read it like you would a normal book and use the prompts that are written in to the story.

There’s a new guy in town - and Pete the Cat wants to say hi! Join Pete in another groovy adventure about friends and fun.(This ebook is optimised for Kindle tablets and the Kindle App. It is not suitable for e-Ink kindle devices, such as the PaperWhite. We recommend you download a sample to your device before purchase if in doubt.)There’s a New Guy in town! Pete the Cat can’t wait to meet him. He’s very different… and that’s cool.But when he can’t find a way to join in with Pete and his friends, Pete needs to teach him a groovy lesson…Don't be sad,Don't be blue -There is something that EVERYONE can do!Come sing along with the USA’s bestselling Pete the Cat!

Help kids take the sting out of their harsh opinions by teaching them how to speak the truth with kindness and compassion. Our friend Freddie the Fly stirs up a hornet's nest of trouble with his brutally candid opinions. But Freddie doesn't understand how anyone could be hurt by his honesty. Afterall, isn't he supposed to be truthful no matter what? It's not until Freddie tries to earn his Truth or Care Patch in Bug Scouts that he discovers what his opinions have been missing - kindness. See how Freddie takes the sting out of his harsh opinions by being more considerate and caring. Speech-language pathologist Kimberly Delude proves once again that children (and bugs!) can successfully navigate tricky social situations. In this tale, readers learn how to speak their truth with kindness and compassion. Included at the end of the story are tips for parents, counselors and educators. Great for children in grades K-6