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Sometimes I Worry Too Much, But Now I Know How to Stop
Dawn A. Huebner, Ph.D., Robin C. Morris
Paperback (Childswork/Childsplay, April 4, 2003)A surprising number of children worry too much, often for reasons that may seem completely illogical to others. This sensitively written book helps children cope with their predisposition toward excessive worry, and will help prevent more serious anxiety disorders. Ages 5-10.
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The Hyena Who Lost Her Laugh
Jessica Lamb-Shapiro
Paperback (Childswork/Childsplay, Aug. 1, 2001)Each book in this unique series features an animal that loses the very thing he or she is know for, but then regains it with the help of simple, sound advice. After a string of difficult events, Hillary the Hyena loses her much-loved laugh! When she learns the secret of optimistic thinking, and changes her attitude and behavior, she soon restores her laugh.
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Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She's Crazy About Me: A Self-Esteem Book for Overactive and Impulsive Children
Lawrence E. Shapiro, Timothy Parrotte
Paperback (Childswork/Childsplay, March 2, 1993)Ages 4 - 10. This story is about a child with ADHD who develops a sense of self-worth.
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The Penguin Who Lost Her Cool: A Story About Controlling Your Anger
Marla Sobel
Paperback (Childswork/Childsplay, Aug. 1, 2001)This unique series features an animal that loses the very thing he or she is know for, but then regains it with the help of simple, sound advice. In The Penguin Who Lost Her Cool, Penelope Penguin is a great student and a good friend, but sometimes she can't control her temper. She learns new anger control techniques, which help her control her temper and keep her friends.
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Social Skills Comics for Kids: Conversational Skills in School Book w/CD
Dr. Lawrence Shapiro, Michael Canavan
Spiral-bound (Childswork/Childsplay, Jan. 3, 2012)These 25 comics are designed to show children the expected and unexpected ways to behave in a variety of typical schools social situations. Detailed photos prompt children to take a closer look at dialog, body language and non-verbal cues in both scenarios. Topics include: reading body language, using humor in conversation, staying on topic, accepting compliments, asking a question, ending a conversation, and many more. The book comes with a CD to print out individual pages of the book.
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Tommy the Turtle: Educating Children About Anxiety
Shelly Weiss
Paperback (Childswork/Childsplay, Feb. 22, 2013)This book is aimed at educating children ages 4-8. The story explains a specific medical condition in kid-friendly language in hopes of demystifying perceived differences to readers so they can comfortably and freely interact with others who are unlike themselves without fearing the unknown. Educating children early in life will help them appreciate diversity and acceptance.Includes discussion questions for the child who has the medical condition, and discussion questions for the child who does not have the medical condition. 16-pages.
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My Body Is Mine, My Feelings Are Mine: A Storybook About Body Safety for Young Children with an Adult Guidebook
Susan L. Hoke, Bruce Van Patter
Paperback (Childswork/Childsplay, March 23, 1995)Ages 4 -10. A guidebook about sexual abuse for both parents and children.
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The Bear Who Lost His Sleep: A Story About Worring Too Much
Jessica Lamb-Shapiro
Paperback (Childswork/Childsplay, Jan. 1, 2000)Benjamin Bear worried so much that he couldn't fall asleep when it was time to hibernate for the winter. He learns how reasoning things out can help reduce anxiety.
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The Very Angry Day That Amy Didn't Have
Lawrence E. Shapiro, Charles Brenna
Paperback (Childswork/Childsplay, Aug. 16, 1994)Ages 4 - 10. Margaret and Amy are two girls in the same class who are coincidentally both having a very difficult day. While Amy finds ways to solve the various problems she encounters, Margaret always makes things worse by her reactions. This simple but poignant book is an excellent tool to help young children learn alternatives to getting angry.
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Angry Monster Workbook and CD
Hennie Shore
Spiral-bound (Childswork/Childsplay, April 5, 1995)This workbook contains fifty fun puzzles, word searches and games to help kids understand and express their anger appropriately.
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Dillon the Dolphin: Educating Children About Cerebral Palsy
Shelly Weiss, Christopher Harmon
Paperback (Childswork/Childsplay, Feb. 22, 2013)This book is aimed at educating children ages 4-8. The story explains a specific medical condition in kid-friendly language in hopes of demystifying perceived differences to readers so they can comfortably and freely interact with others who are unlike themselves without fearing the unknown. Educating children early in life will help them appreciate diversity and acceptance.Includes discussion questions for the child who has the medical condition, and discussion questions for the child who does not have the medical condition. 16-pages.
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Sometimes I Feel Like I Don't Have Any Friends
Tracy Zimmerman, Lawrence Shapiro
Paperback (Childswork/Childsplay, April 19, 1996)Ages 5 - 12. Meet mark, a fourth-grader who knows he's not well liked. He begins to see his shortcomings and - with the help of his parents and teacher - learns to communicate, listen and cooperate. New friends quickly follow. Kids will especially love the entertaining illustrations.
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