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Books in Willow series

  • Willow's Whispers

    Lana Button, Tania Howells

    Paperback (Kids Can Press, March 1, 2014)
    When Willow speaks, her words slip out as soft and shy as a secret. At school, her barely audible whisper causes her no end of troubles. But Willow is as resourceful as she is quiet, and she fashions a magic microphone from items she finds in the recycling bin. But Willow's clever invention is only a temporary solution. How will this quiet little girl make herself heard?
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  • Willow Finds a Way

    Lana Button, Tania Howells

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, March 1, 2013)
    In this simple but substantial picture book by Lana Button, shy, quiet Willow silently wishes she could find a way to say no to her bossy classmate Kristabelle's demands, but the words never seem to come when she needs them. That is, until Kristabelle starts using the powerful threat of un-inviting children from her ?fantastic? birthday party to keep them in line, and Willow decides she's finally had enough. Surprising everyone, even herself, Willow steps up and bravely does something shocking, and it changes the entire dynamic of the classroom. This child-friendly and relatable story about bullying is elegantly told with honesty and heart. The simple artwork by Tania Howells beautifully captures the subtleties of the story; the children are the main focus of the spare illustrations, allowing their body language and facial expressions to leap off the page and showcase exactly how they're feeling. This is a book that will have young children on the edge of their seats at storytime, deeply sympathetic to the dilemma faced by Willow and her classmates. What makes this book particularly helpful is that it presents a model for how any child, even a shy one like Willow, can find his or her own way to deal with a bossy or bullying classmate. It offers a pitch-perfect lesson on how to stand up for yourself, terrifically aligning with character education lessons on courage. The empowering message here also helps promote individual self-awareness, self-esteem and good decision making.
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  • Willow's Whispers

    Lana Button, Tania Howells

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, Feb. 1, 2010)
    When Willow speaks, her words slip out as soft and shy as a secret. At school, her barely audible whisper causes her no end of troubles. But Willow is as resourceful as she is quiet, and she fashions a magic microphone from items she finds in the recycling bin. But Willow's clever invention is only a temporary solution. How will this quiet little girl make herself heard?
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  • Willow's Smile

    Lana Button, Tania Howells

    Hardcover (Kids Can Press, April 5, 2016)
    ?Sometimes Willow smiled without even trying. But sometimes when she wished she could and knew she should, her smile slipped straight off her face.? So when her teacher tells the class that Picture Day is coming, shy Willow starts to worry. What if she isn't able to smile for the camera? How can she have her picture taken without smiling? But then on Picture Day, Willow gets the opportunity to watch the other children being photographed. She sees that all of her friends' expressions are unique, and perfect in their own way. And by the time it's her turn, she's realized that she doesn't need to worry about smiling for her picture. She just needs to be herself. In this sweet picture book, author Lana Button has created a relatable and reassuring story that offers children a terrific model for how to deal with a difficult experience in a socially and emotionally competent way. The simple illustrations by Tania Howells beautifully capture the story's focus through the range of emotions so clearly expressed by Willow and her classmates. This book provides opportunities for character lessons on self-respect, empathy and resilience. It would work for a classroom introduction to the annual ritual of Picture Day as well, a subject not often covered yet very significant to young children. It could also lead to a conversation about why we take pictures and what makes a great picture, and to activities such as making a class photo album.
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  • Haystack Hide

    Kim Simmons

    Hardcover (Victory P., March 15, 1976)
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  • Seventeen Steps Adventure

    Christopher Wright

    Paperback (Victory Press, Oct. 15, 1976)
    None
  • Willow Advent Calendar

    Camilla Ashforth

    Calendar (Walker Books Ltd, March 15, 2002)
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  • Hideaway in the Hills

    Margaret R. Smith

    Hardcover (Victory Press, (1976), March 15, 1976)
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  • Secret at the Mill

    Chris Wood

    Hardcover (Victory Press, March 15, 1976)
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  • Rainbow Bird

    Kim Simmons

    Hardcover (Victory P, March 15, 1976)
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  • Davey's Kingdom

    Florence L Cornish

    Hardcover (Victory P, Oct. 15, 1976)
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