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When the snow falls

2017

by Linda Booth Sweeney and Jana Christy

"A snowy day includes a journey with Grandma from home in the country to her house in town, sledding, snow angels, and cozy cuddling with Grandpa by the fire"--|cProvided by publisher

All the colors we are / Todos los colores de nuestra piel

2014

by Katie Kissinger and Chris Bohnhoff

Explains, in simple terms, the reasons for skin color, how it is determined by heredity, and how various environmental factors affect it.

Me and my family tree

2018

by Joan Sweeney and Emma Trithart

"Following the successful model of Me on the Map, Sweeney demystifies an abstract concept by presenting it from a child's point of view. In Me and My Family Tree, a young girl uses simple language, her own childlike drawings, and diagrams to explain how the members of her family are related to each other and to her. Clear, colorful, detailed artwork and a fill-in family tree in the back help make the parts of the family--from siblings to grandparents to cousins-- understandable to very young readers"--|cProvided by publisher

The great big book of families

2010

by Mary Hoffman

Features illustrations and descriptions of different types of families and how their lives are similar and different.

Please explain “time out” to me

2018

by Fred Zelinger and Laurie E. Zelinger

"Behavioral psychology principles underlay an illustrated children's story about a boy struggling with acting-out and parental imposed consequences of time out. Emphasis is on coping techniques for children and rigorous consistent rules to be applied by caregivers"--|cProvided by publisher

Walrus in the bathtub

2018

by Deborah Underwood and Matt Hunt

"When a family finds a walrus in the bathtub of their new house, it's the worst thing ever--or is it?"--|cProvided by publisher

Mama’s gloves

2014

by Mike Huber and Joseph Cowman

There are so many fun things to do in Mr. Walter's classroom, but Esteban still misses his mama while she's at work. One day, after giving Esteban two kisses and a hug, Mama heads out the door--and forgets to take her gloves with her. As Esteban keeps the gloves safe, they help him remember something important: it can be hard to be apart from his mama, but she always comes back...with two kisses and a hug!

Dealing with my stepfamily

2017

by Jane Lacey and Venitia Dean

Sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own. But sometimes you need to ask for help. This book helps young children aged 7+ to make this decision and find out about and understand life in a step family. It features seven case studies from children who have a range of stepfamily issues from a girl who doesn't want to share to a boy who is worried because he likes his stepdad more than his 'real' dad. The end of the book features a short playscript to act out and discuss. The book has engaging illustrations throughout. In this series case studies combine with sensible, practical advice to help children find out what to do in difficult situations