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  • Celebrate! Flying Colors

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Board book (Real MVP Kids, May 1, 2017)
    Celebrate! Flying Colors During playtime in the beautiful outdoors of Patel Child Care, the imaginations of the MVP Kids soar as they learn about colors from the birds and butterflies flying and fluttering around them. 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! Board book series Celebrate everyday moments of growing up with MVP Kids board books, for children ages 0-6 years. Events range from celebrating holidays to family, daily routines and more. 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 and memorable verse stimulated by 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 Together Against Bullying: Becoming A Hero & Overcoming Bullying

    Sophia Day, Kayla Pearson, Timothy Zowada

    Paperback (Real MVP Kids, Sept. 8, 2020)
    Short stories raising readers with a comprehensive toolbox for overcoming and preventing bullying problems. Helpful character education resource on what to do when witnessing bullying. Starring children from the MVP Kids. Includes discussion guide for parents & educators. Each story features healthy, safe, and kind strategies when confronting bullying. In Stand Together Against Bullying follows three stories: Lucas is on a hike with his boy scout group when he refuses to participate in social bullying by ignoring a socially-awkward boy. Faith uses her strongest, bravest voice to stop two kids mentally intimidating another student after drama practice. Leo leans on the support of his friends to stop a big bully from picking on someone half his size.
  • Stick to the Beat: Token of Determination

    Sophia Day, Kayla Pearson, Timothy Zowada

    Paperback (Real MVP Kids, Nov. 18, 2019)
    Stick to the Beat Can Faith discover that with hard work and determination, she can do almost anything? In Stick to the Beat, Faith’s mother teaches her a special beat that assists her in achieving her dreams and keeps her from giving up. Your child will strengthen reading skills and gain the Token of Determination as you read this story together. 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 Playful Apprentice series This paperback series helps emerging readers-pre-k to grade 2 ages-experience positive concepts while reading with parents,. Children learn valuable reading skills as an experienced reader reads one side of the page and children read the other side. Each book reinforces positive concepts as you earn and deposit tokens of affirmation, raising them to someday be mighty adults. Topics in this series include: determination, self-esteem, kindness, motivation, honesty, curiosity, helpfulness, gratitude, hope, and love. 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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  • Miriam Lassoes the Worry Whirlwind: Feeling Worry and Learning Comfort

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Hardcover (Real MVP Kids, May 15, 2018)
    What do you do when your sunshine feelings are clouded over by a worry whirlwind? Miriam wants to enjoy new experiences at the county fair, but first she must remember important tools that help her filter thoughts, assess true dangers, and overcome worry with comfort. Discover the LASSO tools Miriam uses to keep her worry whirlwind from becoming a disastrous storm. This book is a helpful guide to children who display anxiety symptoms and experience anxiety attacks or panic attacks. 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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  • Limit Laziness: Short Stories on Becoming Diligent & Overcoming Laziness

    Sophia Day, Kayla Pearson, Timmy Zowada

    Hardcover (Real MVP Kids, July 16, 2019)
    Limit Laziness Acting lazy is easy, but is it worth it in the end? Annie, Julia, and Liam learn what it takes to get more energy and give their best instead of giving up. Will their hard work make a difference? Find out how our MVP Kids Limit Laziness as you read these short stories on becoming diligent. 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 Help Me Become series The Help Me Become series hardcover and paperback books are for children ages 4-10. Help Me Become promotes character growth: from dealing with real-life social situations like bullying and bad sportsmanship to promoting character education traits like keeping a promise, being responsible, being truthful, and more. Each title in the series features three stories starring MVP Kids and includes a Think & Talk About It section for coaching 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 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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  • Leo's Pent Up Feelings: Hiding Feelings & Learning Authenticity

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Paperback (Real MVP Kids, July 16, 2019)
    Leo’s Pent Up Feelings Leo has had a lot of practice at masking his feelings with optimism. When he is faced with the consequences of his pent-up emotions, he has no choice but to name, understand, and respond to his emotions to find safety again. Learn to trust others with your true self and live with the authenticity of a Real MVP Kid! 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 Help Me Understand series The multitude of emotions children face every day as they grow up can be confusing and hard to deal with. That's why Sophia Day is writing a series all about helping children understand the feelings they experience everyday. Elementary readers will gain tools to take responsibility for their own emotions and develop healthy relationships. Each book follows the life of one of our diverse sixteen MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide giving further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. These pages are designed for parents and children to interact together or for children to use individually. Help your child understand emotions with the MVP Kids today! 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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  • Sarah Sizes Up the Insecure Ant: Feeling Insecure and Learning Confidence

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Hardcover (Real MVP Kids, Oct. 16, 2018)
    Sarah is struggling with low self-esteem and self-confidence. She can’t help but feel awkward and like she doesn’t belong. During a winter break basketball camp for kids, Sarah gets a confidence boost and learns strategies to overcome her social anxiety. Help your child learn how to be confident and build friendships. 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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  • Leo's Pent Up Feelings: Hiding Feelings & Learning Authenticity

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Hardcover (Real MVP Kids, July 16, 2019)
    Leo’s Pent Up Feelings Leo has had a lot of practice at masking his feelings with optimism. When he is faced with the consequences of his pent-up emotions, he has no choice but to name, understand, and respond to his emotions to find safety again. Learn to trust others with your true self and live with the authenticity of a Real MVP Kid! 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 Help Me Understand series The multitude of emotions children face every day as they grow up can be confusing and hard to deal with. That's why Sophia Day is writing a series all about helping children understand the feelings they experience everyday. Elementary readers will gain tools to take responsibility for their own emotions and develop healthy relationships. Each book follows the life of one of our diverse sixteen MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide giving further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. These pages are designed for parents and children to interact together or for children to use individually. Help your child understand emotions with the MVP Kids today! 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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  • Phase Out Forgetfulness: Short Stories on Becoming Responsible & Overcoming Forgetfulness

    Sophia Day, Kayla Pearson, Timmy Zowada

    Paperback (Real MVP Kids, April 9, 2019)
    Three short stories guide young readers to take responsibility for their actions. This is a helpful character education resource, starring children from the MVP Kids – includes Think and Talk About It sections for parents & educators. -Annie is a farm girl whose ADHD makes it hard for her to focus. After forgetting to bring her lunchbox to school, her mom helps her create a memory song to help her remember. -Aanya’s daycare class at Patel Child Care helps her to remember her manners through dress-up and pretend play. She practices her new social skills while grocery shopping and playing at her friend’s house. -Lucas learns from natural consequences to take responsibility for doing his chores so he can participate in a snowball fight with his family. Hidden object activity and family game night ideas included in the back of the book for character-building fun. 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! Feelings

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Board book (Real MVP Kids, April 14, 2020)
    Celebrate! Feelings The MVP Kids are learning that feelings help us understand ourselves and the world. Experience the emotional ups and downs of childhood with the MVP Kids. Learn to identify, communicate, and Celebrate! Feelings. 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! Board book series Celebrate everyday moments of growing up with MVP Kids board books, for children ages 0-6 years. Events range from celebrating holidays to family, daily routines and more. 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 and memorable verse stimulated by 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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  • Counting Critters: Celebrate! Number Sense

    Sophia Day, Megan Johnson, Stephanie Strouse

    Paperback (Real MVP Kids, May 7, 2019)
    Counting Critters Count and make number sentences with the critters that the MVP Kids discover. Children will search for critters in their habitats, practice counting, recognize number sight words, and develop part-part-whole reasoning. Come along and develop a respect for nature while having fun with hands-on math. 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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  • Give Up Greed: Short Stories on Becoming Generous & Overcoming Greed

    Sophia Day, Kayla Pearson, Timothy Zowada

    Hardcover (Real MVP Kids, Oct. 22, 2019)
    Give Up Greed Three stories guide young readers how to make better decisions. The diverse MVP Kids learn to follow directions in this helpful character education resource. Includes discussion guides for parents & educators. Aanya, Sarah and Ezekiel experience the natural consequences of disobeying their parents, teachers and coaches. On the first day of school Aanya almost misses out on the classroom activity when she decides to change her attitude and focus on helping others. Sarah’s second grade teacher intrigues the class in learning more about science and nature. She learns the importance of obeying right away. Ezekiel’s dreams of becoming a basketball star begin to take shape after learning how to follow instructions from his coach and practice teamwork. 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 Help Me Become series The Help Me Become series hardcover and paperback books are for children ages 4-10. Help Me Become promotes character growth: from dealing with real-life social situations like bullying and bad sportsmanship to promoting character education traits like keeping a promise, being responsible, being truthful, and more. Each title in the series features three stories starring MVP Kids and includes a Think & Talk About It section for coaching 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 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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