Hardcover
(Sterling Children's Books, Aug. 2, 2011)
Poor Adam. He's felt rotten for weeks and can't even leave his room. Will he ever get better? With a little help from his mother, and a special surprise from his best friend, Adam cheers up and realizes that things will eventually return to normal.
A crowded store, a distracted parent, and a bored child who wanders off: that's what happens when Ashley and her mom go shopping. Suddenly, Ashley realizes she's all alone-but a friendly security guard soon reunites mother and daughter. Children will learn what to do if they are lost and simple rules to follow to stay safe, while parents get hints on warning their children about “stranger danger.”
Molly likes her new school-except for one thing: everyone else has lots of friends. That makes her feel sad and left out. But with the help of her mother and two very special pals, Molly learns that it's not the number of acquaintances that count, but how close your friendships are.
When Olivia's grandpa passes away, she's sad, scared, and confused. What if someone else she loves dies? With the support of her family, teacher, and best friends, Olivia finds a way to work through her feelings and keep happy memories of her grandpa in her heart forever.
Whenever Katie thinks about her parents' separation, she has an empty feeling inside. Was it her fault? Will she have to choose between the two most important people in her life? But slowly she realizes that her parents are happier apart-and that no matter what, some things will never change: she loves her dad and mom very much, and they will always love her back.
Hardcover
(Sterling Children's Books, Aug. 2, 2011)
Zach loves television, computers, and books but not gym class. In fact, he'd rather not move from his room at all, until a new boy moves next door and shows Zach how great walking, biking, and climbing can be!