Books published by publisher National Center for Youth Issues

GIVE CHILDREN THE SCOOP ON PERSONAL SAFETY WITH THIS POWERFULLY IMPORTANT STORY WRITTEN TO GIVE CHILDREN THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NEEDED TO MAKE RIGHT CHOICES IN THEIR DAILY SOCIAL INTERACTIONS. SCOOP TELLS THE STORY OF A YOUNG GIRL WHO FINDS A RABBIT, KEEPS IT AS HER OWN, AND AS A RESULT, LEARNS A HANDY LESSON ON HOW TO STAY SAFE IN EVERYDAY SITUATIONS. THIS BOOK IS AN EXCELLENT TOOL TO HELP PARENTS, TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, AND CAREGIVERS EQUIP CHILDREN WITH SAFETY SKILLS TO PREVENT CHILD ABDUCTION. WRITTEN IN A FRIENDLY, NON-THREATENING MANNER, SCOOP TAKES A REFRESHINGLY EMPATHETIC APPROACH TO THE TOPIC OF PERSONAL SAFETY FROM A CHILD S POINT OF VIEW. SCOOP IS AN ACRONYM TO HELP CHILDREN REMEMBER FIVE PERSONAL SAFETY STRATEGIES: BE SMART, USE YOUR CALL LIST, ZERO TALKING TO STRANGERS, KEEP STRANGERS OUT OF YOUR PERSONAL SPACE, AND ALWAYS PAIR UP. INCLUDES NOTE TO PARENTS AND TIPS FOR PARENTS WRITTEN BY DON WOOD, FOUNDER OF CHILD WATCH OF NORTH AMERICA. SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN

There is nobody in the world exactly like you. You're one of a kind, and that's sort of cool. Perfectly You will teach young readers (and listeners) to accept themselves; treat one another with compassion; and embrace their uniqueness. It provides children with the message that character comes from within while focusing on the importance of self-acceptance, tolerance, and leading an overall healthy lifestyle. Loving ourselves from the inside out takes time, patience, and practice. Start young!

The perfect companion to Bully B.E.A.N.S. picture book! The purpose of this book is to offer teachers and students "hands on" activities that explore the dynamics of bullying and teach them how to prevent it from happening. Through discussion questions and exercises, you'll be able to help your students fully understand and identify the three parties involved in bullying: the Bully, the Bystander(s) and the Target.

(Ages 4 and up) SCOOP is an acronym to help children remember five personal safety strategies: be Smart, use your Call list, zerO talking to strangers, keep strangers Out of your personal space, and always Pair up. An excellent tool to help adults equip children with safety skills to prevent child abduction, written in a friendly non-threatening manner. Includes note to parents and tips for parents written by Don Wood, founder of Child Watch of North America. Supports the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

There is nobody in the world exactly like you. You're one of a kind, and that's sort of cool. Perfectly You will teach young readers (and listeners) to accept themselves; treat one another with compassion; and embrace their uniqueness. It provides children with the message that character comes from within while focusing on the importance of self-acceptance, tolerance, and leading an overall healthy lifestyle. Loving ourselves from the inside out takes time, patience, and practice. Start young!

If I don't open every door to see what lies within, I'll miss an opportunity that might not come again. I stay busy day and night, through winter, fall, and spring. I crush my fear of missing out by doing EVERYTHING. Seraphina wants to do it all. And she does! From soccer to ballet to French club, her schedule is jam-packed. There are so many options and doors to walk through in life, and Seraphina doesn't want to miss a thing! So, if Seraphina is doing all the things she wants to do, why does she feel so blue? With help from her dad, Seraphina discovers that in trying to do everything, she is missing out on her favorite things.

“Josh the Tattler” doesn’t have any friends. He tattles on his classmates, on his brother, and even on his dog! He tattles so much that he wakes up one night to find that his tongue is yellow, unusually long, and covered in bright purple spots! Will a bad case of Tattle Tongue teach him a lesson? A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue gives teachers and counselors a humorous, cleverly creative way to address the time-consuming tattling-related issues that often sap classroom energy and thwart teaching opportunities. Parents who “battle the tattle” at home, on the playground, in the grocery store, or anywhere else, can use this book to both entertain and enlighten their children about “The Tattle Rules.” Every adult that desires to help children understand the differences between unnecessary tattling and the necessity of warning others about important matters needs this book!

For all of us that love watching volleyball but have a tendency to get a little too involved in the game. For those of us that cross the line between supportive fan and obnoxious spectator. This book will serve as a gentle and hilarious reminder that... Coaches Coach, Officials Officiate, Players Play, and Parents Parent (cheer, hug, encourage, help transport, feed). Written by an experienced volleyball mom and USA Volleyball, this book is designed to make the volleyball court a much more enjoyable place for us all to be. Includes tips from USA Volleyball for parents, coaches, players, and officials. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to USA Volleyball

If I don't open every door to see what lies within, I'll miss an opportunity that might not come again. I stay busy day and night, through winter, fall, and spring. I crush my fear of missing out by doing EVERYTHING. Seraphina wants to do it all. And she does! From soccer to ballet to French club, her schedule is jam-packed. There are so many options and doors to walk through in life, and Seraphina doesn't want to miss a thing! So, if Seraphina is doing all the things she wants to do, why does she feel so blue? With help from her dad, Seraphina discovers that in trying to do everything, she is missing out on her favorite things.

LOUIS IS BACK! AND THIS TIME, HE'S LEARNING ALL ABOUT PERSONAL SPACE. LOUIS, A SELF-TAUGHT SPACE EXPERT IS DELIGHTED TO LEARN THAT HIS TEACHER HAS SENT HIM TO THE PRINCIPAL S OFFICE TO ATTEND PERSONAL SPACE CAMP. EAGER TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LUNAR LANDINGS, SPACE SUITS, AND OTHER COSMIC CONCEPTS, LOUIS SOON DISCOVERS THAT HE HAS MUCH TO LEARN ABOUT PERSONAL SPACE RIGHT HERE ON EARTH. WRITTEN WITH STYLE, WIT, AND RHYTHM, PERSONAL SPACE CAMP ADDRESSES THE COMPLEX ISSUE OF RESPECT FOR ANOTHER PERSON S PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES. TOLD FROM LOUIS PERSPECTIVE, THIS STORY IS A MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COUNSELORS WHO WANT TO COMMUNICATE THE IDEA OF PERSONAL SPACE IN A MANNER THAT CONNECTS WITH KIDS.

Louis is back! And this time, He's learning all about personal space. Louis, a self-taught space expert is delighted to learn that his teacher has sent him to the principals office to attend personal space camp. Eager to learn more about lunar landings, space suits and other cosmic concepts, Louis soon discovers that he has much to learn about personal space right here on Earth. Written with style, wit and rhythm, Personal Space Camp addresses the complex issue of respect for another persons physical boundaries. Told from Louis perspective, this story is a must-have resource for parents, teachers, and counselors who want to communicate the idea of personal space in a manner that connects with kids.