Sophie Valentine would rather be at home, doing school virtually. Instead, she's waiting in a crowded middle school building for her best friend, Eve, who's finally back after an extended absence, which only Sophie knows the truth about.

But when Eve returns, things aren't the same. First, Eve stops walking to school with her in the morning. Then, she's ditching Sophie to hang out with the Crash Crew, a group of popular kids notorious for their social media dares. Eve seems to fit right in, but Sophie is devastated: Did she just lose her best friend?

When rumors surface that Eve is hiding a painful secret she didn't share with Sophie, Sophie is spurred on an investigation to discover what--or who--caused the incident behind Eve's sudden change...and why all clues lead back to the Crash Crew. Using lessons from her forensics class and the help of a new friend, Sophie will have to uncover the truth before more harm is done.

When a young cucumber named Dill hears about a dangerous new craze, he is left with a difficult choice. Will Dill follow the trend and get pickled? Or will he stay out of the brine and find himself in the spotlight?

Kindness is the single most powerful thing that we can teach our children.

Follow Maddy through her day at school, where your child will learn how easy it can be to spread kindness

From taking turns on the swing to including everyone in the game - this storybook shows that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

A lightbulb lesson of kindness is found on each page

Included in the book is a Weekly Kindness Challenge to help encourage your child to: Say Sorry, Be Polite, Take Turns, Be a Helping Hand, Include Others, and Show Respect.

If you value raising kind kids that make the world a better place, then this book is for you

The Kindness Starts with You Series is intentionally written for children aged one through five.

This glimpse into the world of a young autistic girl is astonishingly insightful and honest. Tally's struggles to 'fit in' are heart-wrenching, and her victories are glorious. -- Ann M. Martin, Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling author of Rain Reign

Things Tally is dreading about sixth grade:

-- Being in classes without her best friends

-- New (scratchy) uniforms

-- Hiding her autism

Tally isn't ashamed of being autistic -- even if it complicates life sometimes, it's part of who she is. But this is her first year at Kingswood Academy, and her best friend, Layla, is the only one who knows. And while a lot of other people are uncomfortable around Tally, Layla has never been one of them . . . until now.

Something is different about sixth grade, and Tally now feels like she has to act normal. But as Tally hides her true self, she starts to wonder what normal means after all and whether fitting in is really what matters most.

Inspired by young coauthor Libby Scott's own experiences with autism, this is an honest and moving middle-school story of friends, family, and finding one's place.

This charming picture book celebrates all our differences while questioning the idea that there is only one way to be normal.

Pip is a normal pig who does normal stuff: cooking, painting, and dreaming of what she'll be when she grows up.

But one day a new pig comes to school and starts pointing out all the ways in which Pip is different. Suddenly she doesn't like any of the same things she used to...the things that made her Pip.

A wonderful springboard for conversations with children, at home and in the classroom, about diversity and difference.

Norman the goldfish isn't what this little boy had in mind. He wanted a different kind of pet -- one that could run and catch, or chase string and climb trees, a soft furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. Definitely not Norman. But when he tries to trade Norman for a good pet, things don't go as he planned. Could it be that Norman is a better pet than he thought? With wry humor and lighthearted affection, author Kelly Bennett and illustrator Noah Z. Jones tell an unexpected -- and positively fishy -- tale about finding the good in something you didn't know
you wanted.

When a new sheep joins the flock, she realizes that home can be warm and safe and good.
But what happens when she decides to leave?

From Chren Byng and bestselling illustrator of Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum and The Pink Hat, Andrew Joyner, comes a hilariously subversive tale about bravery, independence, and that first bold step away from the crowd.

Norbert is a naumuh and he and his classmates, Nelda, Buster, Tommy and Stewey enjoy eating everything with jelly beans on it!

One day, Norbert's teacher challenges his class to try something new. In order to encourage everyone to participate, the teacher continues to sweeten the pot. But when Norbert is less than eager to try something new, he experiences first-hand what it's like to be on the receiving end of peer pressure. His classmates continue to pressure Norbert to do what they want him to do.

Readers witness Norbert's internal deliberation as he struggles with whether or not to give into the pressure. He describes in detail how it feels to have his peer pressure gauge continue to rise! Norbert demonstrates to his classmates that if he is able to stay strong and let his inner voice shine, he will feel better about himself, and may avoid some hard to live with consequences!

Peer Pressure Gauge is the fourth installment of the popular Building Relationships series which supports social emotional learning. Educators, parents, and children alike will enjoy this imaginative story of how escalating peer pressure feels as they learn the skills necessary to triumph over the pressure to conform.

Peer Pressure Gauge is the recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. Tips for parents and educators are located at the end of the story to further address that negative peer pressure can cause many difficulties.

The series also includes:

• Making Friends Is an Art!
• Rumor Has It...
• I Want to Be the Only Dog
• The Judgmental Flower
• Table Talk
• Hygiene... You Stink!
• Tease Monster
• Cliques Just Don't Make Cents

Get ready for a veggie-packed adventure with Carol the Carrot who loves to bowl.

Every day, rain or shine, she practices bowling in her backyard. Then one day, her wildest dream comes true... the Salad Bowling Club is holding open for tryouts! There's just one problem: Carol must find a partner, and no one wants to bowl with a carrot. Feeling underappreciated, it's up to Carol to prove that veggies and fruits of all shapes and sizes can be champions. Will Carol find a partner and make the team?

Full of twists, turns, and strikes, Carol the Carrot Bowls for the Salad Bowl is a delightful tale that teaches kids the power of teamwork, perseverance, and embracing one's differences.

Literary Titan Gold Award Winner!

Once upon a mudnest, EGG-spectations are high as Mom-to-be-Flamingo sits atop a perfect egg. But what will happen when her chick, Flo, hatches and proves to be drastically different from the others?

Join Flo as she tries her best to fit in only to discover that she was born to stand out. Through her funny antics and kind nature, she shows the other flamingos that love and acceptance don't require perfection.

A funny and inspiring picture book about the importance of embracing diversity and celebrating who you are.

This book offers:

- A heartwarming story that teaches children to recognize their own differences and appreciate uniqueness in others.

- A valuable lesson on diversity, promoting self-awareness, self-acceptance, empathy, and inclusion.

- Vibrant, eye-catching illustrations sure to capture young readers' attention.

- Engaging rhymes that are easy to understand.

- Delightful characters that children will love and relate to.

Cooley the Ant series continues with Cooley and his friends being tested to eat poisonberries to build up their strength and change their characters. See how Cooley and his friends chose hardwork instead of trying to take the easy way out with poisonberries, showing the world that hard work does prevail.

When the kids in Jeremiah's class pressure him to make bad choices in school, he's tempted to do so to fit in. However, he remembers his mother's words, which help him choose what's right.

I love you. Do your best, honey, and make us proud!

These are the words that Jeremiah hears every day before saying goodbye to his mom from the drop-off line and walking into school. Jeremiah is a good boy, but sometimes, it's hard to do the right thing. Especially when his friends want to run in the halls (which looks like a lot of fun!) or when it's really hard to remember the right answer on a test, and no one would notice if he cheated.

However, Jeremiah's mom's words always ring in the back of his head.

I love you. Do your best, honey, and make us proud!

So, Jeremiah does his best to make his parents proud by making the decisions he feels in his heart are right! Do you think he'll be able to make the decisions that will make his parents proud all school day?

MAKE US PROUD is a beautifully illustrated picture book for children that teaches them to be mindful of their actions and avoid trouble. Written for ages 2 to 7, it can be read by parents-or by children for themselves. Crafted in the hopes this book will inspire children to be mindful and make good decisions, MAKE US PROUD seeks to inspire kindness, compassion, selflessness, and generosity.

Now celebrating its tenth year of publication, Lauren Mills's sensitive and evocative story of Appalachia has been chosen time and time again as a favorite picture book by children nationwide and continues to charm readers of all ages.

Little Apple's Tattoo is a heartwarming tale of embracing differences and celebrating uniqueness that resonates deeply with young readers yet readers of all ages. The story follows Little Apple, a character who embarks on a journey to understand and embrace his unique identity. Through vivid illustrations and a compelling narrative, the book beautifully explores themes of individuality, courage, and the importance of being true to oneself.

Real, relatable, and fully dimensional, Marianne is a main character you will root for with all your heart. --Dan Gemeinhart, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Children

In this poignant middle grade novel, a struggling student joins her school's celebrated quiz team in a bid to avoid failing eighth grade.

Marianne Blume has always known she's not smart.

After years of trying and trying at school, she's mastered the art of getting by on a combination of luck, deflection, and her winning personality--that is, until she lands in the classroom of Mr. Garcia. Suddenly she's at risk of flunking his class, repeating the eighth grade, and getting left behind by her best friend, Skyla. To receive much-needed extra credit and get into high school, Marianne makes the desperate decision to join her school's Quiz Quest team, only to find out that her teammates have problems of their own--and that they need to win for her to get the credit.

Now Marianne will need to try--like, actually try--for the first time in her life, while also helping her teammates pull it together. Can Marianne learn to be smart? What does it mean to be bright, anyway? And will she be left in eighth grade forever?

Brigit Young (The Prettiest) has written an empowering story about bucking labels, overcoming preconceptions, and learning to hold your head--and hand--up high.