Welcome to our Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Children’s Books Part Four. Yes, you heard me right part four. Which means Charlie should have enough books to last us throughout the entire year. Thank the Lord for the Authors who were kind enough to send us one of there books for a spot in the Gift Guide and the LORD leading me to these Authors. I would like to remind you the books were sent to my family in exchange for a spot in the Guide.
Am I Weird?: A Book about Finding Your Place When You Feel Like You Don’t Fit In by Jennifer Licate
Eva feels insecure, like she’s a middle school misfit.
This is the story of a young girl who longs to be invited to the parties and included in the sleepovers but feels invisible and ignored. Is it because she’s artsy and her fashion tastes are peculiar? Is her kindness mistaken for boringness? Or is she an actual weirdo?
As Eva questions everything about who she is, can the love of her parents and the wisdom of a loyal friend help her regain a sense of self-worth?
Am I Weird? is a compelling chapter book that speaks to the not-so-hidden fears every middle schooler has about fitting in, feeling insecure and staying true to yourself even when it’s scary.
This quick-read chapter book is part of the Navigating Friendships series, which is great for students in Grades 4 through 7 who are struggling with changing friendships, learning about self-advocacy, and figuring out how to get along with others.
I Lost My BFF Published by Jennifer Licate
Sometimes, best friends forever isn’t FOREVER.
Sophia and Camila are besties. They talk every day, laugh at the same jokes and share the same Hollywood dreams. They are inseparable!
So imagine Sophia’s surprise when Camila starts spending more time with Christabel. Sophia is heartbroken and she starts to wonder if she is losing her BFF. Sophia becomes jealous and confused because Camila is supposed to have her back, and now she is betraying their friendship. Or is she? What’s wrong with making new friends? Couldn’t Sophia make new friends, too?
Through honest conversations and open-mindedness, Sophia, Camila, Christabel, and Jewel soon learn that it’s okay for friends to have other good friends, and not everyone needs to like to do the same things all of the time. If they are kind and respectful toward one another, their friendships can grow and change.
This quick-read chapter book is part of the Navigating Friendships series, which is great for students in Grades 4 through 7 who are struggling with changing friendships, learning about self-advocacy, and figuring out how to get along with others.
He’s Not Just Teasing! A Book about the Difference Between Teasing and Bullying (Navigating Friendships) Published by Jennifer Licate
A tale about the fragile friendships of boys and their willingness to stand up for others
Malcolm has a problem. And his name is Joe.
Malcolm is often the target of good-natured ribbing because he’s an excitable scatterbrain. Malcolm knows the jokes and laughs at his expense are all in good fun and sometimes even teach him a lesson. But the snark coming from Joe isn’t funny.
Joe taunts and bullies Malcolm. When he attacks, Malcolm’s friends do nothing. They are silent bystanders, and Malcolm is left to wonder why. Can he find the courage to ask them for help, or will Malcolm have to stand up for himself?
He’s Not Just Teasing! is a tale about bullying, the fragile friendships of boys, the willingness to stand up for others and the power of kindness.
This quick read chapter book is part of the Navigating Friendships series, which is great for 4th-7th graders who are struggling with changing friendships, learning about self-advocacy, and figuring out how to get along with others.
Spark and the League of Ursus Published by Robert Repino
“Grab a flashlight and burrow under the covers! Spark and the League of Ursus is the perfect bedtime adventure, with a fierce, fluffy hero you’ll want by your side when the lights go out.”—Kirsten Miller, New York Times bestselling co-author of Nightmares!
Toy Story meets Stranger Things in this epic tale of Warrior Teddy Bears and the children they protect.
Spark is not your average Teddy Bear. She’s soft and cuddly, sure, but she’s also a fierce Warrior. At night she fulfills her sacred duty: to protect the household from Monsters. But Spark’s owner Loretta is growing up and thinks she doesn’t need her old Teddy anymore.
When a Monster unlike any other descends on the quiet home, everything changes. Children are going missing, and the Monster wants Loretta next. Only Spark can stop it. She must call upon the ancient League of Ursus—a secret alliance of teddy bears who are pledged to protect their human friends. Together with an Amazon-princess doll and a timid sock monkey, the bears are all that stands between our world and the one that lies beneath. It will be a heroic chapter in the history of the League . . . if the bears live to tell the tale.
The adventure continues in Spark and the Grand Sleuth
Warren the 13th and the All-Seeing Eye Published by Tania Del Rio
Meet Warren the 13th, a cursed 12-year-old Victorian Bellhop who’s terribly unlucky…yet perpetually optimistic, hard-working, and curious. Orphan Warren’s pride and joy is his family’s Hotel, but he’s been miserable ever since his evil Aunt Anaconda took over the management. Anaconda believes a mysterious Treasure known as the All-Seeing Eye is hidden somewhere on the grounds, and she’ll do anything to find it. If Warren wants to preserve his family’s legacy, he’ll need to find the Treasure first—if the Hotel’s many strange and wacky guests don’t beat him to it!
Gamer Baby Role-Playing Games Published by Molly Rossiter
Classic games for playful babies―initiate baby’s first quest in Gamer Baby: Role-Playing Games!
“What better way to introduce your little one to your favorite pastime than to make it their favorite board book?” ―Shelf Awareness
A roll of the die could mean you cross a river . . .
while a different roll could mean you fall in!
But with friends, help is never far away.
With this adorable baby book, it’s never too early for your little gamer to roll for initiative! Simple descriptions of RPG―from the Game Master to saving throws―and vibrant characters make role-playing games exciting and easy for all ages.
Create a unique character with special powers, interests, and strengths. Then look out for dragons, and protect members of your party!
A glossy cover and delightful details throughout make this little board book perfect for baby showers or first story times. This collaborative game of chance will have your little ones rolling Nat 20’s in no time! So prepare for your first campaign and remember: You’ll meet magical creatures and pick up skills along the way.
From Starry Forest Books, Gamer Baby invites little ones to play and discover adventurous new skills.
Look Baby! Magical Creatures by Anne Elder, Published by Starry Forest Books
With a shiny mirror on each page, MAGICAL CREATURES lets children see their own smiling faces as their favorite Mystical Critters. Giggle, play, and learn about Dragons, Mermaids, Unicorns, and more! Which does your little one want to be?
10 Ideas To Overcome By Eleonora Fornasari
One small action a day can make a difference . . . in a big way! In 10 Ideas to Overcome Racism, we explore how to counteract Racism and Prejudice in our everyday lives.
Are you ready to overcome Racism in the world today? Each one of us plays a part in perpetuating Racism, and we must unite to stop it from spreading. So let’s get started with 10 easy Antiracist ideas!
In this book, learn how to challenge Racist ideas with little (but powerful!) actions, including:
- Learning a friend’s language―and helping them learn yours!
- Discovering the past to understand the present!
- Trying new foods, playing new games, and listening to new music . . . and more!
With tips and everyday activities, this book brings discussions of Race and diversity into your home, your classroom, and the real world. Put these 10 ideas into practice at home or at school, and share them with friends and family!
Hercules (Little Library of Greek Myths) Published by Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia
Join the hero Hercules as he battles legendary Monsters and foes! Will he complete his twelve labors?
The Demigod Hercules gets his strength from his father Zeus, King of the Gods. To prove his divine power, the young Hero is challenged to complete twelve tasks. Join the strongest Hero of Mythology as he fist fights Lions, Giants, and Hydras; tricks Kings and Queens; and steals golden Apples from the Gods’ Garden. Colorful and easy to read, this picture-book adaptation of Hercules’s heroic feats brings Ancient Myth to life―with a dash of adventure.
Bright Art from bestselling illustrator Anna Láng reimagines the ancient Greek Hero for a modern audience, while Sonia Elisabetta Corvaglia’s age-appropriate text makes for a page-turning volume. Hercules is perfect for young Mythology lovers. Story time has never been so epic!
Adventure into the epic and magical world of Greek Myths with this brightly illustrated series for young readers. More titles in the Little Library of Greek Myths series include the legends of Greek Gods and Heroes like Odysseus, Theseus, and Zeus.
Gardens of the powerful Goddesses of Greek Myths! Published by Valerie Trip
Only the bravest dare to enter the Gardens of the powerful Goddesses of Greek Myths!
INCLUDES A FREE POSTER!
In this must-have children’s storybook collection, young readers will enter a world where Goddesses command the Seasons, trespassers turn into Pigs, and every Flower has a story.
Discover Magic and Mythology, Fruits and Flowers, in three exciting myths:
- Descend into the underworld―and back again―with Persephone, the goddess of spring!
- Join Echo as she finds her independence with the help of the goddess Nemesis!
- Wash ashore on Circe’s remote island, where a mighty sorceress turns men into beasts!
This enchanting introduction to Mythology by Valerie Tripp will have ancient stories of Goddesses and Gardens leaping right off the page. Discover the Magic, and experience the triumph firsthand!
With stunning, full-color illustrations from Teresa Martinez and foil on the cover, Goddesses and Gardens promises to thrill a new generation of readers with bold Heroines and fantastical Flora―for a lifetime to come.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
