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Books published by publisher MVP Kids

  • Blake Rewires the Failure Circuit: Feeling Failure and Learning Success

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Hardcover (Real MVP Kids, Sept. 4, 2018)
    The school science fair is coming up and Blake chooses a science project that challenges him. Like most STEM Activities (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Blake discovers the dangers of shortcuts and the benefits of starting at the beginning and reading the instructions. This book encourages positive leadership qualities such as determination, perseverance, consideration, hard work, and more. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. Social and emotional learning picture books guide elementary readers to control emotions and learn social skills. This education resource features the MVP Kids; includes Discussion Guides for parents and educators. Part of a helpful character-building program. About the Help Me Understand series The Help Me Understand series provides elementary children with tools to identify, understand, and responsibly manage difficult emotions. Each book follows the life of one of our sixteen diverse MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide with further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. Themes include children overcoming and managing anger, anxiety, insecurity, boredom, arrogance, and more. Through difficult challenges, the MVP Kids learn to make the right choices in the midst of big feelings. About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.
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  • My Family Loves Me: Celebrate! Families

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Paperback (Real MVP Kids, Nov. 5, 2019)
    My Family Loves Me Families have many different ways of showing love. Follow the MVP Kids throughout their day as simple actions display loving support. Explore a wide range of family relationships and discover how to say "I love you" in the MVP Kids' twelve heritage languages. This diverse book features a range of families and diversity in positive ways. The MVP Kids span diverse cultures, ethnicities, religions, family situations, physical challenges, education, and professions. Some are the only child in their family; others have large families. Some are recent immigrants; others date back to the Pilgrims. The diversity allows children to see themselves in the pages of the book while also seeing positive interaction with others who are different. About the Celebrate! Paperback series Celebrate everyday moments of growing up with MVP Kids paperback books for children ages 4-8 years. Events include appreciating diversity, building self-esteem, learning wisdom from grandparents to learning number sense. Young children follow the MVP Kids as they learn important life lessons. MVP Kids books focus on social, emotional, educational and physical needs as Sophia Day interacts with children through a combination of entertainment, memorable verse and inviting illustrations. Helpful Teaching Tips sections are included in each book to equip and guide you toward a deeper understanding of each subject. Join the MVP Kids and celebrate growing up! About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids in addressing the challenges in their lives through story based character lessons where the kids interact at school, social situations and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers; hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-agers. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators guidance in promoting character education, including social and emotional learning.
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  • We're More Alike Than Different: Celebrate! Diversity

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Paperback (Real MVP Kids, May 7, 2019)
    We’re More Alike Than Different Celebrate differences with the MVP Kids as they learn to respect the uniqueness of others and build strong friendships. Readers will gain insight that being different is not scary. This diverse book features a range of families and diversity in positive ways. The MVP Kids span diverse cultures, ethnicities, religions, family situations, physical challenges, education, and professions. Some are the only child in their family; others have large families. Some are recent immigrants; others date back to the Pilgrims. The diversity allows children to see themselves in the pages of the book while also seeing positive interaction with others who are different. About the Celebrate! Paperback series Celebrate everyday moments of growing up with MVP Kids paperback books for children ages 4-8 years. Events include appreciating diversity, building self-esteem, learning wisdom from grandparents to learning number sense. Young children follow the MVP Kids as they learn important life lessons. MVP Kids books focus on social, emotional, educational and physical needs as Sophia Day interacts with children through a combination of entertainment, memorable verse and inviting illustrations. Helpful Teaching Tips sections are included in each book to equip and guide you toward a deeper understanding of each subject. Join the MVP Kids and celebrate growing up! About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids in addressing the challenges in their lives through story based character lessons where the kids interact at school, social situations and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers; hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-agers. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators guidance in promoting character education, including social and emotional learning.
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  • Stand Down, Bullies: Becoming a Friend & Overcoming Being a Bully

    Sophia Day, Kayla Pearson, Timothy Zowada

    eBook (MVP Kids Media, Oct. 14, 2018)
    Even a good kid can struggle with being a bully. Find out what Ezekiel, Sarah and Blake do when they realize their actions are hurting others. Join our MVP Kids as they learn to stand down as bullies in these short stories on becoming a friend.Learn and Discuss guide included.
  • Blake Rewires the Failure Circuit: Feeling Failure & Learning Success

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    eBook (MVP Kids Media, Aug. 19, 2018)
    Defeat, shortcuts and resistance cause system-wide failure for Blake’s science project. How can he rewire his circuit board - and his thoughts and his habits - to build meaningful success? Learn strategies for overcoming failure and developing a growth mindset essential to mastery of any subject.Learn and Discuss guide included.
  • Stomp Out Selfishness: Short Stories on Becoming Considerate and Overcoming Selfishness

    Sophia Day, Kayla Pearson, Timmy Zowada

    Hardcover (Real MVP Kids, Feb. 1, 2018)
    Three short stories guide young readers how to think of others first in this helpful character education resource. Starring the MVP Kids. Includes discussion guides for parents & educators. Yong, Olivia, and LeBron spend their Saturday morning playing with their siblings. -Yong races down the stairs to watch his favorite superhero show. He gets in a fight with his sister over the remote. His grandfather inspires him to act more like his favorite hero instead of a mean villain. -Olivia does a craft with her sisters. She has a hard time sharing responsibilities with her younger sister who has Down syndrome. Once she learns to be considerate of her sister, she finds joy in working with her. -LeBron and his family spend the day volunteering at the Foster Care Kids Annual Festival. His selfless act makes another little boy happy. This book features a range of children, and diversity is shown in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. About the Help Me Become series The Help Me Become series hardcover and paperback books promote character growth for children ages 4-10. Each book helps kids deal with real-life social situations like bullying and bad sportsmanship while learning to keep promises, be responsible, tell the truth, and more. Each title in the series features three stories starring MVP Kids and includes a Think & Talk About It section to coach parents & educators. About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.
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  • Celebrate! BedTime

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Board book (Real MVP Kids, May 1, 2017)
    Learn about nighttime routines that help children stay healthy, go to bed more easily, and sleep soundly. Follow the families of the MVP Kids as they prepare to go to sleep and say “goodnight” in their heritage languages. Helpful Teaching Tips give parents tools to troubleshoot bedtime challenges and develop strong connections through meaningful routines. Languages included are English, Spanish, Korean, Hebrew, Swahili, Chinese, Portuguese, Hindi, Italian, Arabic, German. This book features a range of children, including children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and cochlear implants. Diversity is shown in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. About the Celebrate! Board book series Celebrate everyday moments of childhood with MVP Kids board books for children ages 0-6. Sophia Day interacts with children through memorable verse and inviting illustrations. Topics cover important routines, life events, family changes, foundational math and science concepts, holiday celebrations, and more. Young children follow the MVP Kids as they develop good character and learn important life lessons. Helpful Teaching Tips sections are included in each book to equip and guide you toward a deeper understanding of each subject. Join the MVP Kids and celebrate growing up! About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.
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  • Lucas Tames the Anger Dragon: Feeling Anger and Learning Delight

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Hardcover (Real MVP Kids, Feb. 1, 2018)
    Sometimes anger turns a great kid into an out-of-control, fire-breathing dragon! Find out how Lucas’ family keeps him safe and helps him understand and control his anger. With a fresh attitude, Lucas resets the day and learns to shield anger with delight. Help your child with anger management and other anger issues. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. This title includes a trans-racial foster adoptive family. Social and emotional learning picture books guide elementary readers to control emotions and learn social skills. This education resource features the MVP Kids; includes Discussion Guides for parents and educators. Part of a helpful character-building program About the Help Me Understand series The Help Me Understand series provides elementary children with tools to identify, understand, and responsibly manage difficult emotions. Each book follows the life of one of our sixteen diverse MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide with further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. Themes include children overcoming and managing anger, anxiety, insecurity, boredom, arrogance, and more. Through difficult challenges, the MVP Kids learn to make the right choices in the midst of big feelings. About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.
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  • Ezekiel Builds on His Mistakes: Feeling Regret & Learning Wisdom

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Hardcover (Real MVP Kids, April 9, 2019)
    Ezekiel is on a family vacation camping at the beach. He makes a mistake building a sand castle and loses the grand prize in the contest. Ezekiel sinks into depression and struggles with fear and anger. His father teaches him how to build on a strong foundation, turning his mistakes into wisdom. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. Social and emotional learning picture books guide elementary readers to control emotions and learn social skills. This education resource features the MVP Kids; includes Discussion Guides for parents and educators. Part of a helpful character building program. About the Help Me Understand series The Help Me Understand series provides elementary children with tools to identify, understand, and responsibly manage difficult emotions. Each book follows the life of one of our sixteen diverse MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide with further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. Themes include children overcoming and managing anger, anxiety, insecurity, boredom, arrogance, and more. Through difficult challenges, the MVP Kids learn to make the right choices in the midst of big feelings. About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.
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  • Celebrate! Thanksgiving

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    eBook (MVP Kids Media, Aug. 6, 2018)
    Join our MVP Kids in Celebrate! Thanksgiving as they role play significant characters and events from the historic first Thanksgiving. Then bridge history into a lesson on thankfulness as our MVP Kids express gratitude for friends, food, family and more as they enjoy the typical sights and experiences of a traditional American Thanksgiving celebration.Helpful Teaching Tips included.Learn more ways to understand emotions and grow in character in our other MVP Kids books!
  • Yong Breaks Out of the Boredom Box: Feeling Bored & Learning Curiosity

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Paperback (Real MVP Kids, May 26, 2020)
    Yong is a responsible kid, but gets bored easily with school, work and life. His grandfather who is a chef at a Chinese restaurant inspires Yong to pursue interests and hobbies such as kung fu (karate), origami and cooking. After reading this book, your child will get ideas on what to do when you're bored and fun things to do at home. Develop the skills of attention, initiative, and creativity as you break out of the boredom box! This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. Social and emotional learning picture books guide elementary readers to control emotions and learn social skills. This education resource features the MVP Kids; includes Discussion Guides for parents and educators. Part of a helpful character building program. About the Help Me Understand series The Help Me Understand series provides elementary children with tools to identify, understand, and responsibly manage difficult emotions. Each book follows the life of one of our sixteen diverse MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide with further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. Themes include children overcoming and managing anger, anxiety, insecurity, boredom, arrogance, and more. Through difficult challenges, the MVP Kids learn to make the right choices in the midst of big feelings. About MVP Kids Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.
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  • Away with Wastefulness: Short Stories on Becoming Frugal and Overcoming Wastefulness

    Sophia Day, Kayla Pearson, Timothy Zowada

    language (MVP Kids Media, Dec. 18, 2018)
    How can our MVP Kids overcome being wasteful? Join Olivia, LeBron and Gabby as they learn how to save their supplies, time and money instead of wasting it away. Wind Up Wastefulness with our MVP Kids as you read these short stories on becoming frugal.Learn and Discuss guide included.Learn more ways to understand emotions and grow in character in our other MVP Kids books!