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"Twelve-year-old Eli D'Angelo has a genetic disorder that obliterates social inhibitions, making him irrepressibly friendly, indiscriminately trusting, and unconditionally loving toward everyone he meets. It also makes him enormously vulnerable. This remarkable story follows Eli's coming-of-age while his mother, Gayle, must decide whether to shield Eli entirely from the wold or give him the freedom to find his own way. In a vivid and sympathetic telling...
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"From excited to scared from worried to confident-emotions can shift in a moment! Acclaimed picture book creator Mike Wohnoutka's simple words and tender illustrations demonstrate the highs and lows of a single day at school and open the door for readers to talk about their own contradictory, unpredictable ever-present emotions."--Front cover jacket.
7) Being social
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""Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces the benefits of being social to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--
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Olivia Gardner, a northern California teenager, was severely taunted and cyber-bullied by her classmates for more than two years. News of her bullying spread, eventually reaching two teenage girls from a neighboring town, sisters Emily and Sarah Buder. The girls were so moved by Olivia's story that they initiated a letter-writing campaign to help lift her spirits. It was a tender gesture of solidarity that set off an overwhelming chain reaction of...
10) Friends share
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"Sharing can be tough. Sometimes we'd rather keep things, including our thoughts or feelings, to ourselves. But a good friend is generous with others. You can share your toys, your time, and so much more. Learn how to be a good friend by being generous and sharing!"--
11) Don't do that!
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Two brief stories demonstrate the importance of telling someone to quit when you do not like what they are doing, as well as telling them what you would like for them to do instead.
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"Taking turns can be hard. Sometimes we're so eager that we forget to let others go first. But a good friend makes sure everyone gets a turn. This means being patient, taking the lead to include others, and more. Learn how to be a good friend by taking turns!"--
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"Everyone is different. We all have our own personalities, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. A good friend accepts us for who we are. This means making sure we feel included, being respectful during disagreements, and more. Learn how be a good friend by accepting others!"--
14) It's mine!
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Two brief stories demonstrate the importance of sharing, being careful with the property of others, and taking turns.
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Communicate with confidence volume 1
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When a classmate wins a contest, Brad brags about how he won an even bigger contest. When another student breaks his arm, Brad blabs about how he broke BOTH his arms AND his legs. Children and adults will get a real kick out of Brad's tall tales as he learns the difference between being a "pull-upper" and a "one-upper!"--Publisher.
16) Go away!
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Two brief stories demonstrate the importance of looking at a situation from another person's point of view when both of you want the same thing.
17) Move over!
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Two brief stories demonstrate that people can feel cramped and angry when they do not have enough space, and the importance of looking for more space when it is needed.
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"Strategies to guide children towards the best play and social activities The latest brain research show that children can be taught--at very early ages--the tools they need to become successful and connected to other children, as well as adults. This book offers parents and teachers the information they need to develop a clear understanding of the unique nature of each child in order to create a custom program that can teach a child the most effective...
19) It won't work!
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Two brief stories demonstrate the importance of staying calm and thinking about how to solve the problem when things do not work on the first try.