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Why Do I Feel Scared? A First Look At Being Brave
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten and illustrated by Pat Thomas. A non-fiction picture book that explores the concept of bravery and defines it in various forms, such as standing up for oneself and others, trying new things, and being different. The book explains that bravery is a choice rather than something one is born with, and examples include persistence with difficult tasks, telling the truth, being different, standing up for oneself and others, and not following the crowd when it is dangerous or detrimental. It also mentions that sometimes people are scared of things because they are new, difficult, or different, and that courage is something that needs to be practiced. The book concludes by asking if the reader is prepared to become one of the world's much-needed brave people. -
Stop Picking on Me: A First Look at Bullying
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Pat Thomas and illustrated by Lesley Harker. The story addresses what bullying is, how it can take place anywhere including home or school, and why people sometimes bully others. It also includes information about how children may react emotionally and physically due to bullying. -
Sometimes I Get Angry
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Jane Werner Watson and illustrated by Hilde Hoffmann. he book features a little boy who describes some of the things that make him angry and what he does about it. The book aims to help children understand and manage their anger by presenting relatable situations and offering a gentle approach to dealing with strong emotions. -
It's Not Fair! Knowing What's Right, What's Not, and What You Can Do About It
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Linus Mundy and illustrated by R. W. Alley. The book addresses various scenarios that children might encounter, such as receiving a poor grade on a project they worked hard on or making a mess while helping with dinner. It emphasizes that although these situations may feel unfair, they can often lead to positive outcomes or lessons. The book also touches on the idea that unfairness can stem from various factors, including greed, hatred, anger, prejudice, misunderstanding, or even natural causes. -
Let's Talk About Being Destructive
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Joy Berry and illustrated by John Costanza. It identifies the reasons for destructive behaviour, explains how to stop breaking or ruining things, and discusses the results of such behaviour. The book is designed to help children understand the negative effects of their actions and learn how to avoid being destructive. The purpose of the book is to help parents begin the process of shifting the responsibility for a child’s behaviour from the parent to the child. -
Let's Talk About Fighting
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Joy Wilt Berry. The book aims to address the issue of fighting among children, explaining why it can be harmful, how to avoid fights, and what to do when angry. -
Help Me Be Good: Being A Bad Sport
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Joy Wilt Berry. The story follows a character named Lennie, who is a bad sport, and shows the consequences of his behavior, such as losing his friend because she prefers to play with someone who is a good sport. The book also emphasizes the importance of being a good sport, which can make others feel better when they lose.