Books published by publisher Social Motion Publishing

A little straw finds himself in big danger!Sip is a happy plastic straw, excited for his chance to help people drink their delicious drinks. What will he get to try first? Soda? Orange juice? A smoothie? He can’t wait to try them all!But after only getting to try one drink, Sip suddenly finds himself taken away to a dark and scary place. There are other straws and trash, and no one knows what’s going on. This was not what he expected at all. Night comes, a big rainstorm hits, and Sip discovers things are getting worse — way worse.Join Sip as he gets caught up in an adventure that shows him the world is much bigger, stranger, and scarier than he ever imagined. Along the way, Sip learns he’s not the only one in danger — the creatures of the sea are, too.Sip the Straw presents lessons for all ages about the power and impact of our choices. Even one as simple as a straw or no straw.Your purchase makes a difference! 60% of royalties from Amazon sales goes to the nonprofit Jr Ocean Guardians. Learn more at www.JrOceanGuardians.org.Ages 7-10

From Homeless Puppy to K-9 HeroAges 6-10She wasn’t even "Flash" yet — she was a puppy without a name, all alone and wandering the city streets. But then she was picked up by the dog-catcher and put in the animal shelter. Would anyone want her? Would she stay behind bars forever? She didn’t know. Then one day, a police officer came to the shelter looking for puppies who wanted to become police K-9s!K-9 Flash Becomes A Hero! is the illustrated true story of how one abandoned puppy rose from the streets to become the inspiration for a foundation to provide care for retired police and military K-9s. Kids will learn that an idea can become reality through effort and teamwork, while enjoying the loving artwork on every page. A bonus "photo album" shows images of the actual K-9 heroes featured in the story.Best of all... 100% of the royalties from sales of the book go to the nonprofit Project K-9 Hero to help fulfill its mission. (This is currently $2.32 per book sold here on Amazon.) For more information on the organization, go to ProjectK9Hero.org.

What is your big dream?Bee A Dreamer is a delightful story about a bee named Bella, a vibrantly loving friend with a positive spirit. Her best friend, Sam, is a timid but curious giraffe who is destined to discover new things — and herself. But she can’t do it alone.As they travel to a faraway land, Sam is met with her biggest fears. With Bella by her side and the power of friendship, Sam finds her inner strength and learns how truly brave and special she really is!Ages 7-10Your purchase benefits the bees!75% of the royalties from Amazon sales of this book go to the nonprofit Planet Bee Foundation ($1.74 per book). Planet Bee is dedicated to creating a green-minded generation by inspiring environmental stewardship and individual action through the teaching lens of the struggling honey bee. The foundation works with schools, nonprofits, summer camps, environmental centers, community gardens, and businesses to build long-lasting care of the struggling honey bee and the environment by presenting hands-on educational workshops on location. Planet Bee thanks you for your support and urges you to visit PlanetBee.org for more information.

In this new teaching comic book in the Superflex series, the superhero, Superflex, swoops down to help Aiden overcome the Unthinkable, Glassman (who causes our over-reactions to small things), at just the right time: the first day of school! This very popular comic book works well with K-5 students. Superflex shows elementary school students how they can use strategies to conquer their own "Team of Unthinkables," including Glassman and other characters. In the process, students learn to calm Glassman and ways to assess the size of problems and other issues. As students face Glassman and other Unthinkables, they build up and learn to flex nimble, new mind muscles -- thinking skills that help them manage and work on the thoughts and behaviors that may be causing them problems. The step-by-step strategies and lessons in this book guide students, with their teachers and parents, through a full "training session" in their own Superflex academy. Quizzes and tip sheets are built into the book. By teaching students to explore the differences between Superflex and the student's own motley crew of Unthinkables, students can better understand and modify their behaviors and, as they progress and graduate from the academy, see the rewards of doing so! How to Use the Book This 67-page teaching comic book is the 2nd publication in a series about Superflex and how he outsmarts the "Team of Unthinkables." This curriculum is laid out in Superflex Takes on Rock Brain and the Team of Unthinkables and the related curriculum. It is strongly recommended that readers of this new comic book read the first book and be aware of the concepts of the Social Thinking curriculum for students with higher-functioning autism, Asperger's, ADHD and similar communicative challenges, diagnosed and not.

What is your big dream?Bee A Dreamer is a delightful story about a bee named Bella, a vibrantly loving friend with a positive spirit. Her best friend, Sam, is a timid but curious giraffe who is destined to discover new things — and herself. But she can’t do it alone.As they travel to a faraway land, Sam is met with her biggest fears. With Bella by her side and the power of friendship, Sam finds her inner strength and learns how truly brave and special she really is!Ages 7-10Your purchase benefits the bees!75% of the royalties from Amazon sales of this book go to the nonprofit Planet Bee Foundation ($1.74 per book). Planet Bee is dedicated to creating a green-minded generation by inspiring environmental stewardship and individual action through the teaching lens of the struggling honey bee. The foundation works with schools, nonprofits, summer camps, environmental centers, community gardens, and businesses to build long-lasting care of the struggling honey bee and the environment by presenting hands-on educational workshops on location. Planet Bee thanks you for your support and urges you to visit PlanetBee.org for more information.

Will It Be a Royal Wedding or a Royal Ruckus?It was supposed to be a wedding for the ages—one to be written about in the society pages! But a problem arose that could turn family into foes, and could only be solved by the savviest of sages. Join us on a journey to the land of pizza and pasta, where you’ll meet a prince and princess-to-be who are a bit of a mismatch. It’s love at first sight, but their families don’t see things quite the same. He isn’t good enough for her, and she certainly isn’t good enough for the royal family. What’s supposed to be the “big day” turns into a big deal. Guest poodles Flipper and Dipper, however, have an idea! But will their solution be good enough for Queen Angel Hair? And will the bride’s family think it’s fair? No one knows for sure, but at least there’s a chance—and maybe these clever canines can save a romance!Ages 7-10

It’s always prime time for a summer rhyme! Who doesn’t have fond memories of the last day of school? The weather is the warmest it’s been all year, the days are long and sunny, and there’s a sense that something is calling. . . that something called “summer.” Whether it’s grilling hot dogs and burgers on the BBQ, playing make-believe superhero, camping out and eating s’mores, or spending lazy afternoons in your club house, there is nothing like summer! And the poems of Summertime Rhyme capture all of your favorite moments and memories of the sunniest season of all. But not only that, the illustrations in this book are the work of kids who see the bright side of life as a result of surviving a darker side of life — cancer. No one knows the fun of summer like a child who’s had to miss it, being isolated from friends while undergoing cancer treatment. These delightful illustrations depict their vision of summertime, when hope is as big as the bright, blue skies. Your purchase makes a difference! 60% of the royalties from Amazon sales of this book go to the nonprofit Hopecam ($1.31 per book). Since 2003, Hopecam has connected kids isolated during cancer treatment with their friends, family, classmates, and teachers through video technology. As challenging and difficult as battling cancer is, children suffer additional emotional hardship from the isolation — in fact, some of them find it the worst part. Hopecam's program has changed this, making it possible for kids of all income levels and demographics to stay connected during their treatment. Video technology seems unremarkable in this day and age, but 70% of Hopecam's children live below the poverty level, where access to video communication is not ordinary. The illustrations in this book were drawn by kids who have survived cancer and gone through Hopecam's program. They thank you for your support and urge you to visit Hopecam.org for more information.

Intrigue meets piracy in this tropical tale of murder and international crisis. Pat Ruger is a retired detective who joins his ex-partner, Jimmy Stewart, and his wife on a cruise in the Caribbean. Once on board, a woman he met is murdered and Pat and his partner are asked to investigate. How will Pat and Jimmy survive Caribbean pirates and a naval standoff?

This colorfully illustrated storybook, based on the idea created by Susanne Poulette Truesdale (1990), provides fun ways to teach children an abstract but essential idea - that their eyes, hands, brains - their whole bodies! - communicate and affect the people around them. Parents, teachers and therapists use this book to teach this challenging concept through illustrated scenarios at home, in the car, with friends, with grandparents - and a number of other very recognizable situations. A book for all younger kids, it can be read with the child and the child can then read the book on his or her own, with siblings, friends, grandparents - it's sure to spark some great discussions! Developed from years of using Whole Body Listening Larry to teach children in their practice, speech language pathologists Kristen Wilson and Elizabeth Sautter have honed the lessons to what really works - and illustrator Eric Hutchison uses his experience in the entertainment industry to make the lessons jump off the page. Includes handout at end of book for copying and ideas and images to use to reinforce lessons.

Being a good listener means much more than just hearing what is said with the ears. It is important to break down ALL of the components of listening, to teach your kids to listen with their eyes, hands, feet, brains, hearts - indeed their whole bodies! Designed to stimulate discussions at home and at school about how we listen as a member of our family and in groups, Whole Body Listening Larry at Home teaches children with fun lessons wonderfully illustrated to bring the concepts to life. This book can read with ALL younger students by parents, teachers, etc. The book can be read with the child and the child can then read the book on his or her own, with siblings, friends, grandparents Developed from years of using Whole Body Listening Larry to teach children in their practice, speech language pathologists Kristen Wilson and Elizabeth Sautter worked with illustrator Eric Hutchison to make their best lessons work for even the wiggliest child! Therapists have praised this book: "Larry At Home is a creative and fun way to explore Whole Body Listening. Kristen and Elizabeth have given us a great tool for teachers, therapists and parents to use to teach the challenging concept listening and attending. The illustrations and the simplicity of the story make it a fun and engaging book and will prompt great discussions with students. I can't wait to start reading this to my young students!" - Stephanie Madrigal, co-author of Superflex...A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum

365 Days of Motivational Quotes for College StudentsThe perfect gift for every college student, 365 days of Motivational Quotes for Students is a beautiful, inspiring collection of quotes from some of the world’s most influential men and women, including Mark Twain, Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk and Abraham Lincoln. Hand-picked by leading motivational author, Jenny Kellett, to suit the challenges that students face, both personally and educationally, this book is a must-have to provide guidance, motivation and energy throughout the year.Book Contents:Quotes for MotivationQuotes for SuccessQuotes for Self-LoveQuotes for The FutureQuotes for Tough TimesQuotes on EducationScroll up and purchase your copy of 365 days of Motivational Quotes for Students today to receive fast shipping from Amazon. Here's to a productive, successful year!