Books published by publisher Jalmar Press

Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition. These classic books have helped hundreds of thousands of children and their parents to better understand and relate to each other. Helps youngsters understand their intrinsic worth as human beings. Builds and strengthens self-esteem, esteem of others, personal and social responsibility, critical thinking, and independent judgement. These books recognize that each person is a unique being with the capability to learn, grow and develop. Hooray for TA! Great for teachers, counselors, parents and other care givers.

This adventure story is the final Chapter book in this series of Early Readers. Josh discovers that his favorite characters (a tiny boy and girl) have escaped the pages of his book and are alive and real in his room. What follows is a series of adventures, mischief and mishaps as the two tiny kids make Josh part of their world. Sliding slugs, crazy crickets and darting fish are quite a challenge to the two characters and to Josh, who often has to come to the rescue and who ultimately finds himself being written into his favorite book. This book focuses on the consonant blends of qu, she, th, wh, gl, pl, sl, bl, pl, gr, tr, and more. Suggested for Grades 3-4. About the Phonetic Readers: The first set of six readers, “The Early Reader Series,” uses simple words that the early reader will easily grasp. The words have been carefully chosen by a reading specialist to help students advance from the short vowels, to the silent “e”, to the vowel combinations. “The Secret Pet” is the first chapter book in this series. It’s a continuation of the phonetically-based principles that focus on the phonetic vowel teams such as ea, ie, oe, ue, digraphs, open and closed syllables, and more. “The Secret Door” is the second chapter book in this series. It continues with the phonetically-based principles that focus on ar, or, er, ir, ur, oo, ou, ow, oi, oy, au, aw, and ea words. The final chapter book in this series, “The Secret Wish”, focuses on the consonant blends of qu, she, th, wh, gl, pl, sl, ble, pl, gr, tr, and others.

The Virtues Project was honored by the United Nations during the International Year of the Family as a model global program for all cultures, and was featured on the Oprah Show as a method for teaching children to “do the right thing.” This long awaited guide for counselors, teachers, caregivers, and youth leaders offers a wealth of character awakening activities and ideas for bringing out the best in your students and yourself. The Virtues Project contains proven strategies for awakening virtues — the gifts within. It represents a wholistic approach to character education that can easily be integrated into existing curricula in individual classrooms, counseling groups, school, day-care center, or youth program. Major components include: • The simple elements of character honored by all cultures and spiritual traditions — 52 basic virtues! • “The language of virtues” for drawing out the best in children. • Proven methods for creating a culture of character and reducing violence. • Powerful strategies to inspire Excellence, Respect, Kindness, Commitment and Cooperation in all students. • Success stories and activities from schools, Boys and Girls Clubs and childcare programs around the globe. • Activities for children of all ages. • Virtues in games and art. You will learn: • How to be a conscience maker instead of a conscience breaker. • Restorative justice techniques. • Tips for transforming bully behavior. • 10 guidelines for establishing effective school rules. • A simple, wholistic approach to counseling that empowers students to make moral choices. • Creative consequences that reinforce Courtesy, Respect and Caring. • How to create a vision statement that works. • “ACT with Tact” methods for evaluations. • Innovative tips for peer mentorship. • An inclusive approach to the moral and spiritual dimension of education. • How to teach kids to lift each other up instead of put each other down. • Easy ways to introduce the “Virtue of the Week” program. • 1-minute counseling strategies. • Ways to make your school a peace zone. Grades K-12

This delightful collection of story books has important lessons about growing up and understanding the emotional side of life. Each book includes a series of discussion questions and easily-implemented extension activities. By sharing these developmentally appropriate stories, you help children from 5 to 12 acquire important insights and learn to cope with many of life’s stressing issues.

This delightful collection of story books has important lessons about growing up and understanding the emotional side of life. Each book includes a series of discussion questions and easily-implemented extension activities. By sharing these developmentally appropriate stories, you help children from 5 to 12 acquire important insights and learn to cope with many of life’s stressing issues.

This delightful collection of story books has important lessons about growing up and understanding the emotional side of life. Each book includes a series of discussion questions and easily-implemented extension activities. By sharing these developmentally appropriate stories, you help children from 5 to 12 acquire important insights and learn to cope with many of life’s stressing issues.

This delightful tale brings us into the world of the future! In a time where the fear of hurting the earth is in the back of everyone's mind, a kooky scientist finds he can't wait to find out what the future holds. Read along as he and his young niece take on a journey they aren't sure they can come back from, but one that holds surprises they will never expect! A portion of every book sold will plant a tree.

If I had as many grandchildren as you... is an inventive, eye-catching picture book written especially for grandparents to read with their grandchildren. The narrator is Grand Paws, a sage old lion who gives advice in rhyme to a befuddled grandparent on places to go, wonders to see, and fanciful, uplifting things to do with his grandchildren. Through lively, warm-hearted verse, an optimistic message, and photographic illustrations, this whimsical and uplifting book is a journey of discovery for children looking for adventure and fun, and for grandparents finding their very special role as memory makers. Winner of the 2013 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award for achievement in children's publishing in the Society and Culture category. Winner of the 2012 Family Choice Award in the children's books category