Books in A Helping Hand series

Whenever Katie thinks about her parents' separation, she has an empty feeling inside. Was it her fault? Will she have to choose between the two most important people in her life? But slowly she realizes that her parents are happier apart-and that no matter what, some things will never change: she loves her dad and mom very much, and they will always love her back.

Learning to work as a team is an important part of growing up. Being able to pick out when it's best to work independently and when it's best to work together can be tough, but sometimes it's necessary to accept help, and to lend help. With the guidance of this innovative volume, readers see why cooperation and working together can make things easier and more efficient. Beautiful illustrations and concise text guide readers through this captivating story of teamwork.

Leo's class are all making flower pots to give to their moms at the Mother's Day breakfast. But Leo isn't making a pot. Leo's mom died in a car crash and won't be going to the breakfast. Leo works on his memory book instead, but he's still very angry. He turns his memory book into an imagination book, of all the things his mom would have loved to do. In the end, Leo's dad takes him for a special breakfast and they remember Leo's mom together. This story focuses on losing a parent and coping with the feelings of grief, loss, and anger that come as a result.

Sometimes it just seems easier to hurry up and get something over with, but that can often lead to carelessness or mistakes. This captivating book helps readers see that slowing down and taking your time leads to excellent results, and can even save time in the long run. Relatable situations and characters help readers see that these lessons can be applied to their own lives. Colorful illustrations paired with stimulating text make for an engaging volume, sure to be popular among readers of many ages and levels.

Which plants shall we grow? Where should we plant them? And how do we care for them? Helping with real tasks is a natural progression from pretend play, and is a crucial stage in a child's development. Achieving a shared goal encourages a sense of responsibility, and develops many skills useful in later life. Simple conversational text and lively illustrations are carefully designed to encourage further dialogue between reader and child.