Kiowa County Public Library District

"This is a book about anxiety. Having anxiety doesn't just mean you feel nervous sometimes or need to calm down. It means having an uncontrollable feeling that gets in the way of what you normally do. This book explores what anxiety is like and what life can look like when you're able to manage to live with anxiety."--Publisher's description.

"Each of us has a body that we live in every day. No body is the same size, shape, weight, color, or kind. This book takes the conversation around body image head-on, helping kids not only love their own bodies the way they are but others', too."--Publisher's description.

"Failure is something that everyone encounters at some point in their lives, no matter how much you try to avoid it. Whether that's in school, in a friendship, or even playing your favorite sport, success is not a 100% certainty. Grownups, it's up to you to teach kids how to embrace it. This book doesn't paint a pretty face on failure. Instead, it rethinks what it means, and shows kids how to live their lives not trying to avoid it"--

"This book explores what it means to be grateful. Not just for the big things like birthday parties and iPhones, but the small things like dinner, a cozy bed, and a sunny day. This book doesn't teach kids how to pretend like everything is always ok, but to change their perspective to live bold, influential, and authentic lives."--Publisher's description.

"This is a book explores the devastating impact of bullying and how complicated it can be to identify what is happening." -- Publisher's description.

This book dives right into the topic that most adults prefer to avoid talking or even thinking about: death. It explains the practical aspects and gracefully navigates the nuances of emotion and community that surrounds something we all experience.

"This is a book about empathy. Feelings aren't always easy, especially when they are other people's. This book teaches kids (and grownups) how to feel "with" someone, and not just for them"--Publisher's description.

"This is a book is about shame. Yep, that messy thing we all carry but we all like to hide ... Shame doesn't make us anything less than enough. It just makes us human." -- Adapted from back cover.

Written by the ten-year-old founder of the Race to Kindness, and designed to be read together by a grownup and a child, this volume uses simple text to help kids understand that everyone can be a leader in both big and small ways via kindness, generosity, self-confidence, and teamwork.

"What's inside? Being inclusive is a choice we can make every day! Being inclusive means reaching out to and welcoming all people and everything that makes them who they are. When we learn to see the beauty in our differences, we can embrace the rich, diverse, and amazing world we live in toegher!" -- Back cover.