Gabe is from another country. With English as a second language, starting school felt scary and intimidating. How would he know what to do? What would the other kids think?
The teacher goes out of her way to make Gabe feel welcome and encourages the other kids to celebrate diversity with empathy. But that doesn't stop Johnny from going out of his way to be unkind.

Chocolate Milk, Por Favor illustrates how actions speak louder than words and drives home the importance of celebrating diversity, kindness, inclusion and empathy. Because no matter what language you speak, kindness is the universal language of all.

Learn how to celebrate differences in this powerful story and discover how chocolate milk plays a major role in the discovery of the real universal language.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Heartwarming and real! Every child should read this book. It can help children understand their feelings when they meet someone different from themselves and help them find a common ground. - Verified Amazon review

This book is the perfect complement to other books in your home or school library that focus on ESL, diversity and empathy. Like the work of Bobbi Kates (We're Different, We're the Same - Sesame Street) and Shannon Olsen (Our Class is a Family.)

Maria Dismondy is a sought-after author, publisher and public speaker. Although fictional, Chocolate Milk, Por Favor is based on a true story from Maria's own life.

This book comes with a free Reader's Guide for children. The guide is available for free download from the Cardinal Rule Press website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.

Lucy has big hair, eats fun foods and is teased by a boy named Ralph at school because she is different. She tries to be brave but she wishes the teasing would stop. What should I do? she asks herself over and over.

Lucy's Papa Gino reminds her to do the right thing and treat people with kindness. So when Ralph gets stuck on the playground and needs help, will Lucy use this chance to teach Ralph a lesson? Or will she have the courage to be true to herself and make the right choice with an act of kindness?

Readers of all ages can empathize with Lucy's brave journey as she sets out to rise above Ralph's mean words, stay true to herself and build her self-esteem every step of the way.

This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.

The best book for teaching kindness and confronting bullying.

Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun is perhaps the most beloved book by award-winning author Maria Dismondy. It carries the key message of love, courage and positivity supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on emotions, confidence and bullying. Like the work of Adir Levy (What Would Danny Do?) and Jacquelyn Stagg (Kindness Starts with You).

Looking for a fun and engaging STEM children's book that will inspire STEM in your child? Your child will love Emma Ren Junior Paleontologist!

Emma thinks dinosaurs are scary, so when her class goes on a trip to the Natural History Museum to study dinosaurs and fossils, she isn't at all keen...

...she's partnered with Jake to find a fossil in a big chunk of dirt. Luckily, Jake LOVES dinosaurs and is happy to take the lead, but will Emma be able to overcome her fear so she can be a paleontologist for the day?

The story features Mary Anning a pioneered paleontologist, fossils collector, and a female role model in the male-dominated field of paleontology and STEM. Celebrate the spirit of curiosity and the joy of learning with this lively picture book about the fear of trying new things and the quest for knowledge. Bursting with fun facts and age-appropriate information in an engaging story that is perfect for young kids.

Educational backmatter includes facts about Mary Anning's life, paleontology tools and vocabulary, and lots of fantastic fossil and dinosaur facts! The perfect choice for parents and teachers looking for:

• Dinosaur books for kids 3-8 and kids books about fossils
• Paleontology tools and vocabulary
• Feminist picture books about historical women, and daring books for girls
• Kids STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) educational books
• A picture book that teaches children to overcome their fears of trying new things
• Entertain and educate at the same time

Also in the STEM Educational Picture Book Series: Emma Ren Robot Engineer

Bailey's building a time machine... not to visit ancient Egypt or King Arthur's court, but to take her to last Thursday. That's the day she said the Thing that made her best friend so mad. But when it's complete, Bailey discovers the only thing harder than building a time machine is having the courage to revisit a moment you regret.

Beto won't wear a guayabera to the wedding. Nope! Nunca! Not going to happen! Beto tries his best to rid himself of the traditional Mexican wedding shirt his Mami gave him. He even gets help from his dog Lupe, but the shirt ends up back on his bed each time with notes from Mami, who becomes increasingly frustrated with Beto. Mami insists that Beto attend the wedding, and wear the shirt, because--after all--it's her wedding! Beto has to accept the fact that Mami is getting remarried and that she wants him to wear the shirt, which is part of his heritage.

This book comes with a free Reader's Guide for children. The guide is available for free download from the publisher website. Lesson plans, activities, and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers, and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.

Creativity and imaginative play are important parts of a child's development. It has become increasingly crucial in today's technology dependent society. Do-It-Yourself Dollhouse is a delightful reminder to children and parents alike that possibilities are endless when creativity and imagination collide.

The book comes with discussion prompts for comprehensive learning. FREE Reader's Guide and coloring pages are also available on the publisher website. The Reader's Guide contains interactive lesson plans that encourage critical thinking skills and connect to the national elementary curriculum.

Watch kindness ripple through the community...spreading happiness like sunshine, connecting diverse groups like a footbridge, and lifting hope like a kite string. How can YOU lift others with kindness?

Espionage, romance, found family, and a heist with a high chance of explosions.

War is on the horizon-but almost nobody knows it.

Ignatius is a young blacksmith in debt, and when he's scammed into military servitude for a kingdom secretly preparing for a vengeful war, he's forced to confront painful secrets from his past. A past about which he knows very little. His only chance of escape lies in discovering the truth behind the mysterious tattoo inked across his chest as an infant.

Among friends and unlikely allies, and under the threat of blackmail, Ignatius has no choice but to spy for his captors. But once he arrives in supposed enemy lands, Ignatius' suspicions are confirmed that he's stuck on the wrong side of justice. To make matters worse, he falls for a talented physician, who puts her own life at risk to save Ignatius when he reluctantly draws her into the line of fire.

With the future of thousands of innocent people hanging by a thread, can Ignatius and his friends find a way to stop the war before it starts? Can he endure the long-buried secrets of his past before an unthinkable weapon of devastation reduces the continent to ash?

Lucy has big hair, eats fun foods and is teased by a boy named Ralph at school because she is different. She tries to be brave but she wishes the teasing would stop. What should I do? she asks herself over and over.

Lucy's Papa Gino reminds her to do the right thing and treat people with kindness. So when Ralph gets stuck on the playground and needs help, will Lucy use this chance to teach Ralph a lesson? Or will she have the courage to be true to herself and make the right choice with an act of kindness?

Readers of all ages can empathize with Lucy's brave journey as she sets out to rise above Ralph's mean words, stay true to herself and build her self-esteem every step of the way.

This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website.

The best book for teaching kindness and confronting bullying.

Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun is perhaps the most beloved book by award-winning author Maria Dismondy. It carries the key message of love, courage and positivity supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on emotions, confidence and bullying. Like the work of Adir Levy (What Would Danny Do?) and Jacquelyn Stagg (Kindness Starts with You).

Do you feel like you don't fit in this world? You're not alone.

A SPLENDID MESS is an inspiring and playful self-help/memoir hybrid about the journey of figuring out life and our sometimes baffling attempts at conversing with the Universe (God).

Unlike many other books of the genre, this one was written from the trenches - while life was happening - not in hindsight while sipping a margarita and leisurely sailing aboard the Happy Ending. The author chose to candidly share what a quest for purpose and personal truth really looks like, day-to-day, for those of us who are not spiritual masters.

So, if your path is filled with ups and downs and turnarounds that sometimes leave you feeling breathless and dizzy, this one's for you. This book is like having a conversation with a friend who will never judge you because she is going through her own stuff, being honest about it, and offering her wisdom along the way. You'll commiserate, laugh, cry, and come out feeling seen, uplifted, validated, and no longer alone.

• After a lifetime of soul searching, Annie feels trapped in her life. She has never felt like she belonged anywhere, and she is buckling under the crushing pain of not living as the person she knows herself to be. This book is the story of how, one morning, she hears a whisper urging her to begin a new, more purposeful life across the continent. Defying logic and caution, she boldly answers the call and decides to chronicle her soulful pursuit of happiness in a spirited diary that lets us in on her splendid mess.

Don't let another day go by feeling like you're on your own - grab your copy of A Splendid Mess today!