Books with author Maggie Smith

"Let's Talk About Feeling Afraid" (Let's Talk About series) helps children understand and manage the difficult emotion of fear. Joy Berry's pragmatic approach shows children real ways to handle their fears in different situations that will lead to positive outcomes. Like all of Joy Berry's books, "Let's Talk About Feeling Afraid" speaks directly to the child and acts as a problem-solving resource for parents and caregivers. The book is filled with full-color illustrations and simple text that make the sometimes-difficult information easy to take in."Let's Talk About Feeling Afraid" includes a web address for FREE downloads."Let's Talk About Feeling Afraid" is recommended for children ages 3-6.Joy Berry's book series include the I Love books (ages 1-3); Let's Talk About (ages 3-6); Help Me Be Good (ages 4-7); A Fun and Easy Way (ages 7-10); Winning Skills (ages 11 and up); and Good Answers to Tough Questions (ages 6-12).

Join the Mousekin family as they prepare for Christmas! Filled with crafts and recipes, poems and stories, this is a Christmas book to share with the whole family, year after year. All the highlights of a great December are here. The Mousekins pick out and decorate a tree. Make paper snowflakes with Nana Mousekin. Bake cookies for friends and neighbors. Write letters to Santa Mouse. Welcome carolers. Sled and skate and make a snowmouse. Share family stories of Christmases past. And find secret corners of the house to work on surprise presents for each other. You can celebrate along with the Mousekins—this book includes recipes for cookies, instructions for paper and felt crafts, and stories and poems to share with your family. Maggie Smith perfectly captures the happy whirl that is Christmas—when the house smells of cinnamon and ginger and you’re putting the finishing touches on homemade gifts, and the excitement of secrets soon to be revealed is buzzing in the air. Open these pages and step into the warmth of family, the spirit of sharing, and a season full of love.

"Let's Talk About Needing Attention" (Let's Talk About series) helps children understand their need for attention and teaches children that they may not always be able to get the attention that they want. "Needing Attention" offers advice on how to wait patiently for attention, as well as positive ways to achieve getting that attention. Like all of Joy Berry's books, "Let's Talk About Needing Attention" speaks directly to the child and acts as a problem-solving resource for parents and caregivers. The book is filled with full-color illustrations and simple text that make the sometimes-difficult information easy to take in."Let's Talk About Needing Attention" includes a web address for FREE downloads."Let's Talk About Needing Attention" is recommended for children ages 3-6.Joy Berry's book series include the I Love books (ages 1-3); Let's Talk About (ages 3-6); Help Me Be Good (ages 4-7); A Fun and Easy Way (ages 7-10); Winning Skills (ages 11 and up); and Good Answers to Tough Questions (ages 6-12).

"Let's Talk About Feeling Sad" (Let's Talk About series) helps children understand and manage the emotion of sadness. Joy Berry's pragmatic approach shows children real ways to handle sadness over situations such as disappointment, separation, and loss. Like all of Joy Berry's books, Let's Talk About Feeling Sad speaks directly to the child and acts as a problem-solving resource for parents and caregivers. The book is filled with full-color illustrations and simple text that make the sometimes-difficult information easy to take in."Let's Talk About Feeling Sad" includes a web address for FREE downloads."Let's Talk About Feeling Sad" is recommended for children ages 3-6.Joy Berry's book series include the I Love books (ages 1-3); Let's Talk About (ages 3-6); Help Me Be Good (ages 4-7); A Fun and Easy Way (ages 7-10); Winning Skills (ages 11 and up); and Good Answers to Tough Questions (ages 6-12).

A heartwarming and cathartic book for anyone who has ever loved, and lost, a cat.This is the story of a cat, told by the little girl who loved him best.From his first plaintive mew to his last loving purr, Desser was an essential member of the family. And for the little girl, especially, he was a constant companion. He was the catalyst for her first steps, thrilled when she got her first big bed, and he was waiting for her after her first day of school. But as the girl grows bigger, Desser grows older. And eventually it is time to say good-bye. Still, by telling his story and remembering him well, the girl finds a way to keep him alive in her heart.With the simplest words and truly adorable illustrations, Maggie Smith captures the special bond we have with our pets and offers a helpful method for coping with their loss.

"Let's Talk About Being Shy" (Let's Talk About series) helps children overcome their shyness by helping them to understand that feeling shy is normal and there are things they can do to make them feel better about being around a new person or situation. "Being Shy" discusses these ideas in a gentle, yet effective manner, Like all of Joy Berry's books, "Let's Talk About Being Shy" speaks directly to the child and acts as a problem-solving resource for parents and caregivers. The book is filled with full-color illustrations and simple text that make the sometimes-difficult information easy to take in."Let's Talk About Being Shy" includes a web address for FREE downloads."Let's Talk About Being Shy" is recommended for children ages 3-6.Joy Berry's book series include the I Love books (ages 1-3); Let's Talk About (ages 3-6); Help Me Be Good (ages 4-7); A Fun and Easy Way (ages 7-10); Winning Skills (ages 11 and up); and Good Answers to Tough Questions (ages 6-12).

In this life-affirming picture book, a small sprout of a girl begins her garden with a bit of earth, good tools, and seeds. Then she weeds and waters and waits. As the seedlings grow and then bud and blossom, Maggie Smith's illustrations grow as well. The first pictures are open and spare, but grow richer and more colorful as petunias and poppies and zinnias burst forth with each turn of a page.

"Let's Talk About Being Away from Your Parents" (Let's Talk About series) helps children feel comfortable spending time away from parents and known situations. Joy Berry's pragmatic approach shows children real situations and helps them understand why it is perfectly normal to spend time with other adults, with caregivers, and friends. Like all of Joy Berry's books, "Let's Talk About Being Away from Your Parents" speaks directly to the child and acts as a problem-solving resource for parents and caregivers. The book is filled with full-color illustrations and simple text that make the sometimes-difficult information easy to take in."Let's Talk About Being Away from Your Parents" includes a web address for FREE downloads."Let's Talk About Being Away from Your Parents" is recommended for children ages 3-6.Joy Berry's book series include the I Love books (ages 1-3); Let's Talk About (ages 3-6); Help Me Be Good (ages 4-7); A Fun and Easy Way (ages 7-10); Winning Skills (ages 11 and up); and Good Answers to Tough Questions (ages 6-12).