Books in Chicken and Pickle series

A big surprise is on the way. It’s sure to be a special day. Full of joy and very small. Lots of giggles and loves to crawl. Tiny hands and little feet. Who do YOU think Chicken and Pickle will meet?The Chicken and Pickle series are more than just great stories. These books are also filled with fun activities, thought provoking work sheets and critical conversation topics that ignite a fire for social and emotional learning.Use this book to start conversations about: •Adding a new sibling •Where babies come from •Becoming a good helper •Developing Independence •Explaining family structure

It’s easy to get really mad.To yell or fuss, to pout when sad.Emotions build and can’t get out,and fills us up until we shout.We might find that we take this out,on those we care the most about.When you’re at home or off to school. How do you work to keep your cool.The Chicken and Pickle series are more than just great stories. These books are also filled with fun activities, thought provoking work sheets and critical conversation topics that ignite a fire for social and emotional learning.You can use this book to start conversations on: •Ways to identify frustration •Dealing with Anger •Being careful of what we say •Identifying anger in others •Being understanding •Addressing an issue •Identifying triggers

A nervous laugh, a shy hello,when meeting people we don’t know. When Bear arrives, will he want to leave? Can Chicken and Pickle put him at ease?A new town or class or sports team too. When you are new, what do YOU do?The Chicken and Pickle series are more than just great stories. These books are also filled with fun activities, thought provoking work sheets and critical conversation topics that ignite a fire for social and emotional learning.Use this book to start a conversation on •Ways to meet new people•Extrovert vs. Introvert •Overcoming Shyness •Boundary Setting •Making others feel welcomed•Favorite Things •Learning your child's meeting style

Gloomy clouds, a sky that’s grey. Chicken’s mad things haven’t gone his way. But should he sit and stew in funk?Until he gets just what he wants? When things don’t go just right for you. How do you cope? What do YOU do?The Chicken and Pickle series are more than just great stories. These books are also filled with fun activities, thought provoking work sheets and critical conversation topics that ignite a fire for social and emotional learning.Use this book to start a conversation on: •Changing your outlook •Power of smiling •Moving on quickly from negative emotions •Being grateful •Ways to incite a positive mood •Understanding negative moods

When Uncle Bean comes on the scene,manners are just what he needs.Burp! Smack! Slurp! Achoo! He just doesn’t know what to do.Chicken and Pickle will try their best,to help him be a better guest.Can you pass the manners test? The Chicken and Pickle series are more than just great stories. These books are also filled with fun activities, thought provoking work sheets and critical conversation topics that ignite a fire for social and emotional learning.Use this book to start a conversation on:• Introducing manners and social/cultural etiquette• Setting expectations • Boundary setting • Dealing with others displaying poor manners • Empathy (Realizing some have not been taught the same manners) • Self- Reflection • Positive self image