Books with title No More Bows

Milly loves her dog Hugo. And she LOVES dressing up Hugo in bows.Hugo loves Milly, but Hugo does NOT like wearing bows. Not frilly ones or sparkly ones or bows with jewels.Finally, Hugo can’t take it anymore and he runs away! But life is lonely without Milly. He starts to think that maybe bows aren’t so dreadful after all—and maybe life is better with a friend by your side.Readers will laugh out loud in debut author-illustrator Samantha Cotterill’s delightful picture book about a dog and his girl.

"WHAT ABOUT WHAT THEY DID TO MY FATHER?... THE JAPS KILLED HIM!" Adam Pelko witnessed something horrible: the sinking of the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor -- with his father aboard. Since then, Adam and his mother and sister have moved to California, where they are trying to rebuild their lives. But no matter where Adam goes, he can't get away from the effects of the war. His best friend, Davi, has asked for help. Davi is Japanese American, and his father has been arrested, taken to Manzanar, a Japanese internment camp. Adam isn't sure what to do. If he goes to Manzanar and starts asking questions, he could be risking his own life. But can he simply do nothing and risk losing Davi's friendship forever? Are Davi, his father, and all the other Japanese Americans taken from their homes responsible for what happened at Pearl Harbor? In this riveting follow-up to his acclaimed book A Boy at War, Harry Mazer explores questions of friendship and loyalty against the backdrop of World War II, a time when boys had to grow up fast.

After his father is killed in the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Adam moves with his family from Hawaii to California and begins to doubt his relationship with his Japanese-American best friend, Davi Mori, but when Davi calls upon Adam to complete an important task involving his own father at an internment camp, Adam has to come to terms with his feelings and make the right decision for the sake of a friend.

Report of our last meeting: What a disaster! Valentine’s Day is only a few days away and all our boyfriends are out of control. Karen and Ginger are so mad at James and Ben, they’re not even speaking to them. Roni’s sick of boys entirely. And ever since Justine joined the tennis team, Danny has been acting like her enemy. Now no one has a date for the Valentine’s dance. The Boyfriend Club’s assignment: Get everyone back together in time for the big dance! You don’t need a boyfriend to join the Boyfriend Club! Join Ginger, Roni, Karen, and Justine as they discover the secrets of friendship and love in this funny, true-to-life series by bestselling author Janet Quin-Harkin.

What happens when one kid thinks he can always choose the game played on the playground? Who gets to be "it" in tag? Who can play and who cannot? Who is the BOSS? Lucas tries to be that kid, but his friends have had enough!A Note to Parents and Caregivers by Tammy L. Hughes, PhD, explains how children learn to solve problems and deal with social conflicts, and suggests ways for parents to help guide their children through the rough spots of normal childhood development.

We all have likes and dislikes. Some of us are just more vocal about it than others.Using only a few simple, but well-chosen words, a small child expresses clearly what she does―and does not―want through the course of a day. Her independent spirit emerges as she firmly says no to a dress, a pair of shoes, a nap. As the day ends and evening descends, however, she finally says yes…to lots of hugs and kisses from her mom and dad.Shirley Smith Duke celebrates the delightful contrariness of young children in this upbeat book featuring a likable little girl determined to get her own way.

"No More" is a delightful children’s motivational and inspirational story about the ability to be determined, to say no to situations we don’t like and the prevention of bullying.It is written in a simple and clear language, which means that your child will be able to understand and assimilate the information in it. Every child is confronted with some form of violence and bullying at some point. In "No More", our hero, Sam, suffers from bullying from a rascal in his class and he is unable to cope with the aggression and violence he is exposed to. He cannot say no. But this all changes, when Sam experiences a constitutive moment and decides to never allow anyone to hurt him again. He decides to say "No!" Learning Judo and self-defense helps him come to this realization. Judo builds his confidence and self-esteem and his ability to stand for his own and say No when it is required.As a parent, you surely want to see your child confident, secure, with a high self-image and high self-esteem. This book will open up a new horizon and new paradigms, both for you as a parent and for your child. "No More" is inspiring, educating, highly motivational and entertaining. Children will easily identify with Sam and his inner struggles with the fear of opposing bullying and violence and with his sweet victory over his aggressor and over his fear. The most important theme of this book is determination. Determination they say, is the key to success. Using an imaginative blend of simple explanation and interesting storytelling, this book teaches children about the most essential characteristics of highly successful people - determination."No More" will make your child understand the importance of being determined in everything he or she is doing. It will put in him/her the spirit of determination which will help him succeed in all his/her life endeavors. The book will provide children an object of identification and a problem solving story related to bullying and building of self-worth and self-confidence. It also gives parents a healthy view on how to build self confidence in the child. The comprehensive preface for parents will provide you with some deep and powerful insights, as well as practical keys on handling these issues, whether your child is currently exposed to bullying or not.

"WHAT ABOUT WHAT THEY DID TO MY FATHER?...THE JAPS KILLED HIM!" Adam Pelko witnessed something horrible: the sinking of the USS "Arizona" during the attack on Pearl Harbor -- with his father aboard. Since then, Adam and his mother and sister have moved to California, where they are trying to rebuild their lives. But no matter where Adam goes, he can't get away from the effects of the war. His best friend, Davi, has asked for help. Davi is Japanese American, and his father has been arrested, taken to Manzanar, a Japanese internment camp. Adam isn't sure what to do. If he goes to Manzanar and starts asking questions, he could be risking his own life. But can he simply do nothing and risk losing Davi's friendship forever? Are Davi, his father, and all the other Japanese Americans taken from their homes responsible for what happened at Pearl Harbor? In this riveting follow-up to his acclaimed book "A Boy at War," Harry Mazer explores questions of friendship and loyalty against the backdrop of World War II, a time when boys had to grow up fast.

Honors, 2014 NAPPA Awards What happens when one kid thinks he can always choose the game played on the playground? Who can play and who cannot? Who is the BOSS? Lucas tries to be that kid, but his friends have had enough! Children learn to negotiate social interactions from their early experiences: playing with siblings, participating in classroom activities, working with others in the community, and spending time with their friends. In these situations, kids argue and disagree right alongside joyful and happy play. Disagreements can stem from the simplest things—who is “it” in tag, who chooses what game is played, or who gets to sit next to whom during lunch. As one might imagine, most kids like to influence the outcome of conflicts to their benefit and to have things go their way. A Note to Parents written by Tammy L. Hughes, PhD, explains how children learn to solve problems and deal with social conflicts, and suggests ways for parents to help guide their children through the rough spots of normal childhood development.

WhyMe always enjoyed living in the hamlet of Clear Blue Skies until, one day, quite unexpectedly, someone she loved so very much died. Retreating to the village of No More Rainbows, with her companions, Sorrow and Suffering, WhyMe battles the storms associated with huge loss. She vows never to love anything or anyone again, until, one day.......No More Rainbows is no ordinary tale....It is written from the heart and acts as a salve for souls that have been wounded by bereavement and grief. For those who are very young - to the very young at heart.

From BooklistGr. 7-9. This sequel to Mazer's A Boy at War (2002) picks up after Adam, his mother, and his little sister have left Honolulu and moved to Bakersfield, California. Still under the shadow of his father's death at Pearl Harbor, Adam struggles to get his bearings. When his Japanese American friend, Davi, writes from Hawaii to ask Adam to find his father, whom the authorities have taken to California, Adam begins a quest that takes him to an internment camp. Written in first person, the novel chronicles the emotional confusion Adam feels as he looks for the right path and his satisfaction when he finds it. Although reading the previous book is not necessary, the scene in which Adam first sees Davi's father again as well as the many mentions of Adam's fatherwill resonate more powerfully for readers familiar with it. The book ends with a time line of the Pacific war in 1942, a discussion of the home front, and quotes from documents related to the Japanese internment. A satisfying coming-of-age story in a well-documented historical setting. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedThis edition also includes literature circle questions