Best Selling Books by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

Lost and Found tells the story of a young child who gets lost in a crowd of strangers. Just as her eyes fill with tears and she starts to get scared, she is approached by a police officer who helps her to find her mum and dad. The story encourages children and parents to decide on a safe meeting place whenever there is a chance of getting lost, a potentially frightening and dangerous experience for younger children.

Titles in theLive and Learnseries take a child''s point of view--especially the view of children who either suffer from some physical challenge or lack self-confidence in going about their everyday activities. This attractively illustrated picture storybook series encourages kids to understand themselves and overcome problems that have troubled them. Following each story are four pages of suggested activities that relate to the book''s theme. A final two-page section offers advice to parents.

Sometimes being a kid is difficult, but kids can also have fun doing silly things.

Discusses the difference between secrets that are fun to keep and those that make people unhappy, and encourages youngsters to confide in their parents or another trusted adult such painful matters as bullying or improper touching.

A young girl who is deaf describes her daily life and how she manages to be happy despite the challenges posed by her disability.

Explores how a child might feel about the death of a family pet, and how these feelings of grief and loss can affect you.

Told from a child''s point of view, explains the causes of Down syndrome and describes the things people with the condition can do, and the ways in which they, just like other people, may need help.

After a young boy has trouble breathing during soccer practice, he is taken to his doctor who says that he has asthma, but he learns that with proper treatment and medical supervision, his asthma can be kept under control.

In the city where they lived, homeless people were invisible to Chelsea and Leo Wellington, until they met Agnes. Agnes had been a teacher and, like Chelsea and Leo, she loved to study bugs. However, then she got sick. She lost her job, her home, and her dreams. Agnes helps Chelsea and Leo solve a problem. Can they find a way to help her?

Sensitively written stories encourage preschool-age and early-grade children to explore their feelings, deal with problems that trouble them, and understand others who have problems of their own.

Handling conflicts with other people can be difficult for anyone, and in the moment, it is sometimes hard to make the right choices. Readers of this engaging volume learn the importance of dealing with things in a positive way. Colorful, eye-catching illustrations accompany age-appropriate text, making it easy for readers to understand and visualize the story. Relatable characters help readers connect with the book, while important lessons encourage them to be thoughtful in their own decision-making and choices.

The first day of big kid school is filled with new things. New books to read, new teachers to meet, new friends to hang out with, and new things to learn, but even though starting school is tons of fun, it can also be a little intimidating. This charming story helps young readers deal with their emotions about starting school, and helps them become excited to learn. Beautiful, expressive illustrations help readers relate to the emotions of the story. This gentle, encouraging story is perfect for preparing young readers for school.

Most young people are familiar with superheroes, but in real life, it''s the ordinary heroes that walk among us that really make a difference. Readers of this engaging volume learn that there''s more to being a hero than being able to fly or having other superpowers. Being kind, helping others, or doing what''s right even when it''s tough are all things that make for pretty good, real-life heroes. Relatable characters are truly engaging through colorful illustrations, while age-appropriate text encourages readers to make positive, helpful decisions in their own lives.

u200bu200b2023 Illumination Book Awards Silver Medalist, Education 2023 Independent Press Awards Winner, Picture Books - All Ages Did you know what we all have values? And some values are more important for some people that they might be for others. No matter what values you feel are important to live by, they are your values and they belong to you! Let''s go explore a whole bunch of values, including compassion, resects, responsibility, and so many more! A Whole Bunch of Values is a delightful book that teaches children the importance of values. Children will learn all about various values and that it''s okay to embrace different values than other people.

People can do all sorts of incredible things on their own. We all have special talents that make us unique, but when we work together, we can achieve so much more than we could ever do alone. This charming book teaches readers a valuable lesson about the power of teamwork. They''ll see the importance of working together, helping each other, and contributing their own talents to a group. Beautiful, vibrant illustrations help readers relate to this delightful story.

There are so many things children have to learn and do everyday! Making new friends, going to the dentist, taking a bath or knowing when it''s time to listen are all part of a child''s daily life. This book focuses on the many daily activities young children engage in and why each activity is important to their development. And yes, before you grow up, you have to learn a lot of things: brush your teeth, cross the street, tie your shoes and more...

Bullies are an unfortunate part of many people''s lives. Readers of this insightful volume follow along and learn from Mia''s story. They''ll see just how hurtful bullying can be to all who are involved and why being mean is never the right answer. Realistic situations help readers see how they can apply the book''s lessons to their own lives. Vibrant illustrations correlate closely with accessible text, allowing readers of many ages and levels to benefit and learn from the important messages this innovative book has to offer.

Told from a child''s point of view, offers a simple explanation of the many reasons mothers work outside the home.

Playing video games is a fun hobby for many, but sometimes a hobby can turn into an obsession. When this happens, it''s time to make some important choices. Readers of this innovative book follow along as one boy''s life becomes taken over by his fixation on video games. They''ll see the importance of striving to make positive decisions, taking control of your life, and learning from your actions. Vibrant illustrations and relatable characters help readers develop a deeper understanding of the text and learn how to make positive decisions in their own lives.

Navigating friendships, both new and old, can be tricky for everyone. Old friends are great, but so are new ones. However, bringing everyone together isn''t always easy. This engaging book explores the idea of having multiple close friends, and how sharing friends may be hard, but also worthwhile. Relatable characters and colorful illustrations help tell this important story of friendship, while meaningful text helps readers learn to successfully deal with tough situations that may come up.

Part of growing up is gaining more responsibilities. We learn to take care of ourselves and to do things on our own. But everybody needs help sometimes, and that''s okay. This gentle story helps young readers recognize when they need help in their own lives, and encourages them to ask for the help that they need. Readers will learn that it''s good to receive help from others, and that they don''t need to do everything alone. Gorgeous illustrations bring this important lesson into sharp focus.

For some people, a little competition every once in a while can be fun, but sometimes, competition can go too far. When this happens, it can lead to risky situations with possibly dangerous outcomes. Readers of this informative story learn why it''s important to think about your choices and always try to make safe decisions. Relatable characters are relayed through eye-catching illustrations that closely correlate to age-appropriate text. An engaging storyline with a memorable lesson makes for a volume that is sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.

Everybody feels all kinds emotions, from happiness to anger. It''s good to feel all sorts of things, but sometimes negative feelings can get out of control. This charming story focuses on feeling mad, frustrated, and sad, which can all be difficult feelings to handle. This book helps readers learn how to deal with these intense emotions. They''ll learn how to calm down when they''re angry, and how to cheer up when they''re sad. Vivid, expressive illustrations help readers relate to the story.

Everybody feels all kinds emotions, from happiness to anger. It''s good to feel all sorts of things, but sometimes negative feelings can get out of control. This charming story focuses on feeling mad, frustrated, and sad, which can all be difficult feelings to handle. This book helps readers learn how to deal with these intense emotions. They''ll learn how to calm down when they''re angry, and how to cheer up when they''re sad. Vivid, expressive illustrations help readers relate to the story.

Everyone feels embarrassed sometimes, but feeling clumsy all the time can be harmful to one''s confidence and self-esteem. With the help of this thoughtful story, readers will see how finding a supportive environment can help one feel more comfortable in their own skin. They''ll follow along with Carol as she finds her place, and her confidence. Colorful illustrations and concise text guide readers through a relatable storyline that provides important lessons for dealing with tough situations that may happen in their own lives.

It''s all too easy to judge people by appearances, but these kinds of judgments can be hurtful and wrong. This engaging volume tells a story that many will be able to relate to of judging someone before you actually get to know them. Colorful illustrations and age-appropriate text help tell this insightful story in a way that is easy for readers of many ages and skill levels to follow along with. Along the way, readers will pick up on valuable tips and lessons that they can apply to their own lives.

Sometimes it just seems easier to hurry up and get something over with, but that can often lead to carelessness or mistakes. This captivating book helps readers see that slowing down and taking your time leads to excellent results, and can even save time in the long run. Relatable situations and characters help readers see that these lessons can be applied to their own lives. Colorful illustrations paired with stimulating text make for an engaging volume, sure to be popular among readers of many ages and levels.

Learning to work as a team is an important part of growing up. Being able to pick out when it''s best to work independently and when it''s best to work together can be tough, but sometimes it''s necessary to accept help, and to lend help. With the guidance of this innovative volume, readers see why cooperation and working together can make things easier and more efficient. Beautiful illustrations and concise text guide readers through this captivating story of teamwork.

Learning that his mother has cancer, a little boy becomes frightened then works through his fear with the help of both parents.

Technology and media fuel the world today, and the Internet is a big part of that. Along with using the Internet comes the added responsibility of following certain rules and staying safe. Readers of this essential volume learn why it is so important to stay protected online. They''ll see how the choices they make might seem harmless in the moment, but could actually have severe consequences. Concise, accessible text is paired with vibrant illustrations to tell an important story that is both engaging and meaningful.

Describes the relationships between grandparents and their grandchildren.

There are so many things that make us all the same and so many things that set us apart. Where we live, what we eat, how we dress, and even how we speak are just a few things that make us who we are. Can you imagine a world in which everyone is the same? That would be really boring! Instead, let''s explore all the wonderful things that make us great people! Diversity equals difference. Isn''t that great?

The story of a child in a wheelchair who explain how he can do almost anything that other children can do.

Introduces how human beings may each look different on the surface, with different coloured skin, hair and eyes, but underneath we all have feelings, thoughts, hopes and dreams.

Provides examples of how it feels to be shy, and offers suggestions on how to overcome shyness. Includes tips for parents.

A reassuring, explanatory guide to emotions, from joy and guilt to excitement and sadness, for young children who may be struggling to deal with or process their feelings.The brief, conversational text and colourful illustrations will make the subject fun, engaging and unintimidating. Children and adults can read the large-format book together and use it as the basis for conversations about feelings and personal issues.Topics covered include: joy, anger, jealousy, laziness, sadness, grief, anxiety, shame, embarassment, guilt, impatience, shyness, love, pride, disappointment and mischievousness.

A young boy describes his feelings, both happy and sad, about moving away from his old house and starting over making friends and attending a new school.

Discusses the feelings and concerns that frequently accompany divorce and other family problems.