Books with author Kristy Holmes

Why do we get jealous? What certain things do we get jealous about? These questions and more are addressed in this important text about having feelings of jealousy. Young readers are introduced to Green Eyed Bunny, who helps them navigate such a complex emotion. In this age-appropriate and relatable main text, readers learn to recognize and evaluate their own instances of jealousy. The fun, comic book design, creative illustrations, and full-color photographs add an appealing artistic element to this important topic, which teaches readers how to become more aware of their own feelings and how they express them.

Harry is a red eared slider turtle. He lives in his turtle tank, which is located in the living room of the McAdoo family in a quiet neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. He belongs to 8 year old Charlie McAdoo, and spends his days happily sunning under his heat lamp, chatting with Gemma the hamster, who belongs to Charlie’s little sister, and waiting for his favorite time of day, when Charlie gets home from school to tell him all about his adventures. Life is happy, at least until one cold January afternoon when Gemma wakes up from her nap to find Harry has vanished from his tank! It’s up to the clever cats of the F.B.I. – the Feline Bureau of Investigation – to do what they do best: solve animal related crimes in New York City and, in a race against the clock, find Harry before the McAdoos come home and discover he's missing!

Embarrassment is a difficult but common emotion for children to deal with, so it is important for readers to learn about being embarrassed and how to handle it in a healthy way. They are given the tools to do so through the cute illustrated character Shrinking Violet, who displays elements of embarrassment and how this affects her. The main text is presented in a fun comic book style that combines full-color photographs and charming illustrations. Readers tap into their own emotions as they read the text and relate the situations to their own lives.

Many things cause us to become sad, but what's important is to know how to deal with sad feelings in a healthy way. In this charming, age-appropriate book, young learners have the pleasure of meeting the colorful character Dr. Gloom. They are taken on a journey alongside Dr. Gloom through the captivating main text, which is presented in a fun comic book design that is filled with vibrant, full-color photographs and illustrations. While learning about what makes us experience feelings of sadness and how we express those feelings, readers expand their understanding of their own emotions.

Young readers are introduced to healthy ways to deal with anger in this engaging book, which explores the feelings one gets when they get mad. They meet a colorful character named Raging Raccoon, who helps them understand this emotion. Through the engaging main text, eye-catching comic book design, and full-color photographs and illustrations, they learn what causes anger and how to properly approach dealing with those feelings. This important subject matter encourages kids to be in touch with their feelings, to express them in a healthy and functional way, and not to suppress them.

Young learners are introduced to the colorful and charismatic Can't-Wait A-Gator in this age-appropriate and accessible book about experiencing feelings of excitement. Through this essential material they learn how to connect with and embrace their own feelings of excitement and express themselves in a healthy manner. This fun look at feelings features a unique comic book design, vibrant photographs, and adorable illustrations, that draw in readers to relate to the important subject matter. Readers recognize how to understand and express their own feelings through this exciting text.

"Young readers are introduced to the world of databases in this informative book. They will be presented with the foundational elements of databases, as well as what they are used for and how they work. As they learn about this essential computer skills concept, it will strengthen their knowledge of computer systems, managing data, and modern problem-solving skills."--Publisher's description.

Young readers explore the complex feeling of fear in this age-appropriate and accessible volume. They meet the colorful character Agent Afraid, who displays fearful emotions throughout the relatable main text. Readers are able to connect with the material easily and pinpoint things that cause their own feelings of fear. Through recognizing these feelings, they also learn ways to navigate them to help them feel safe and secure. The dazzling comic book style, cute illustrations, and full-color photographs engage readers as they learn more about this challenging emotion and how to handle feelings of fear and anxiety in a healthy way.

Embarrassment is a difficult but common emotion for children to deal with, so it is important for readers to learn about being embarrassed and how to handle it in a healthy way. They are given the tools to do so through the cute illustrated character Shrinking Violet, who displays elements of embarrassment and how this affects her. The main text is presented in a fun comic book style that combines full-color photographs and charming illustrations. Readers tap into their own emotions as they read the text and relate the situations to their own lives.

Readers will learn about experiencing feelings of loneliness and how to deal with them in a healthy way. As they are introduced to the colorful, adorable character The Lone Furball, they find tips on dealing with loneliness through this relatable and age-appropriate main text. Readers uncover strategies for approaching their own lonely emotions in a constructive way to turn gloomy feelings into positive ones. The eye-catching comic book style, engaging illustrations, and full-color photographs invite readers to connect with this material that helps them develop their understanding of their feelings.

Why do we get jealous? What certain things do we get jealous about? These questions and more are addressed in this important text about having feelings of jealousy. Young readers are introduced to Green Eyed Bunny, who helps them navigate such a complex emotion. In this age-appropriate and relatable main text, readers learn to recognize and evaluate their own instances of jealousy. The fun, comic book design, creative illustrations, and full-color photographs add an appealing artistic element to this important topic, which teaches readers how to become more aware of their own feelings and how they express them.

Many things cause us to become sad, but what's important is to know how to deal with sad feelings in a healthy way. In this charming, age-appropriate book, young learners have the pleasure of meeting the colorful character Dr. Gloom. They are taken on a journey alongside Dr. Gloom through the captivating main text, which is presented in a fun comic book design that is filled with vibrant, full-color photographs and illustrations. While learning about what makes us experience feelings of sadness and how we express those feelings, readers expand their understanding of their own emotions.