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  • Sandy the Sawfish Seeks Self Control

    Jennifer J. Swanson, Denis Proulx

    Paperback (Independently published, May 20, 2019)
    Sandy the Sawfish Seeks Self Control is the ninth of a series of nine character traits: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Reaching out to entertain a young audience with jumping jerboas to clumsy giraffes, your child will also grow to admire and understand good examples of behavior. Not only will this series stretch the boundaries of imagination, but will help in the formative years to build a strong foundation for a healthy future.
  • Giotto the Giraffe: Generally is Gentle

    Jennifer J. Swanson, Denis Proulx

    Paperback (Independently published, Feb. 18, 2019)
    Giotto the Giraffe is the eighth of a series of nine character traits: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Reaching out to entertain a young audience with jumping jerboas to clumsy giraffes, your child will also grow to admire and understand good examples of behavior. Not only will this series stretch the boundaries of imagination, but will help in the formative years to build a strong foundation for a healthy future.
  • Leonard the Lion Learns Lessons on Love

    Jennifer J. Swanson, Denis Proulx

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 20, 2016)
    Leonard the Lion Learns Lessons on Love is the first of a series of nine character traits: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Reaching out to entertain a young audience with jumping jerboas to clumsy giraffes, your child will also grow to admire and understand good examples of behavior. Not only will this series stretch the boundaries of imagination, but will help in the formative years to build a strong foundation for a healthy future. Look for these other books in the series: Jasper the Jerboa Jumps For Joy Peppi the Penguin Plans to Pursue Peace Patty the Panda Ponders Patience Kimani the Kangaroo Keeps the Key to Kindness Gabby the Goose Gets a Glimpse of Goodness Franny the Frog Figures Out Faithfulness Giotto the Giraffe Generally is Gentle Sandy the Sawfish Seeks Self Control
  • Learning About Forgiveness from the Life of Nelson Mandela

    Jeanne Strazzabosco

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A brief biography of the South African civil rights worker and president who serves as an example of forgiveness.
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  • Peppi The Penguin Plans to Pursue Peace

    Jennifer J. Swanson, Denis Proulx

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, June 16, 2017)
    Peppi the Penguin Plans to Pursue Peace is the third of a series of nine character traits: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Reaching out to entertain a young audience with jumping jerboas to clumsy giraffes, your child will also grow to admire and understand good examples of behavior. Not only will this series stretch the boundaries of imagination, but will help in the formative years to build a strong foundation for a healthy future.
  • Ruth the Sleuth and the Messy Room

    Carol Gordon Ekster, Kimberly Soderberg

    Paperback (Mazo Publishers, Feb. 14, 2018)
    'Ruth the Sleuth and the Messy Room' was selected by Literary Classics to receive their 'Seal of Approval'.This is the story of Ruth, a little girl who is so accustomed to foraging through the clutter in her room that she has become quite adept at finding things in the midst of her messiness. When she loses her mother's oven mitt, she is given a deadline - By the time the chocolate chip cookies in the oven are done baking, the oven mitt must be returned. No problem for Ruth because, as she says, she is "Ruth the Sleuth" and can find anything.As Ruth searches for the oven mitt, she discovers other treasures that had been lost in the chaos of her room. As the minutes tick away, it becomes clear to Ruth that being organized might have its advantages. As her desire to play outside with her friend becomes more and more acute, she resolves to keep her room more tidy.Includes a parental guide with creative ideas for motivating and encouraging children to be neat and nice. Also included is a tasty recipe for chocolate chip cookies.This book has lots to offer for children, parents and educators.
  • So You Want to Be a Superhero?

    Patrick Loehr

    Hardcover (Kipcart Studio, LLC, May 1, 2016)
    A young boy learns what it really means to be a superhero, and that becoming one is something anyone can achieve! For ages 2 - 5, this book introduces early character building concepts in an engaging, easy to understand format.
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  • Learning About Integrity from the Life of Eleanor Roosevelt

    Nancy Ellwood

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, June 1, 1999)
    A brief biography examining the value of integrity in the life of the First Lady who devoted herself to helping others and working for peace.
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  • Learning About Compassion Through the Life of Florence Nightingale

    Kiki Mosher

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A brief biography of the woman whose concern for others led her to become a pioneer in the field of nursing
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  • Learning About Responsibility from the Life of Colin Powell

    Jeanne Strazzabosco

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Teaches the value of responsibility by taking examples from the life of the African American general Colin Powell
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  • Learning About Determination from the Life of Gloria Estefan

    Jeanne Strazzabosco

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A biography of the Cuban-born rock singer with a focus on her determination to succed and be happy in spite of serious obstacles.
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  • Learning About Dignity from the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr

    Jeanne Strazzabosco

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A brief biography examining the value of dignity in the life of the Baptist minister and civil rights leader whose philosophy and practice of nonviolent civil disobedience helped African Americans win many battles for equal rights.
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