Shirley Ng-Benitez – illustratör

I’m a big cat. I’m a strong cat. I’m not a scaredy-cat . . . except when . . .From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes I’m Not a Scaredy-Cat, a hilarious new picture book to help kids manage their fears and worries and learn to trust God.Follow a silly series of misadventures as scaredy-cat faces his worst fears: an appalling abundance of (gulp!) yellow and pink sprinkles on his donut, an elephant on the verge of a ginormous sneeze, and the terrifyingly loud chime of a clock. For each of the fears, Max provides this reassuring child’s version of Philippians 4:6–9:“God, you are good.God, you are near.God, you are here!And, God, you love me.”A fun read for children and parents, I’m Not a Scaredy-Cat will open doors for important conversations about fear in a nonthreatening way and help you instill godly bravery in your kids.

The rhyming narration helps little kids to identify a worry and provides them with helpful tools to reduce and cope with worries.Worries can feel like a BIG problem to a LITTLE kid! A Feel Better Book for Little Worriers assures kids that having some worries is normal - everyone has them, even adults! The rhyming narration helps little kids to identify a worry and where it might come from, as well as provides them with helpful tools to reduce and cope with worries. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers that expands on the cognitive-behavioral science behind the strategies and tools presented in the book, with more information on how you can help your little worrier to stay calm.From the Note to Parents and Caregivers:Imagine if the skills for managing stress and anxiety were learned in early childhood. Children as young as three years old who are experiencing anxious feelings for the first time could ease their worries by practicing proper breathing and relaxation techniques.. Teaching these skills early in a child amp rsquo s life will not only establish confidence and courage, but will set the foundation for managinganxiety that can transition well into adulthood.How This Book Can HelpA Feel Better Book for Little Worriers offers an interactive approach that not only teaches little worriers to recognize anxiety as it amp rsquo s happening, but provides them with simple coping mechanisms they will look forward to practicing day after day. Each verse offers a valuable lesson. Whether using this book at home, school, or in a clinical setting, these lessons can be put to use in a multitude of ways.

A Feel Better Book for Little Tempers assures little kids that anger is normal - everyone gets angry sometimes, even adults! The rhyming narration helps kids to identify anger and provides them with helpful tools to manage and move past it.Hello there my friend, how are you?Do tell! Are you happy and calm?Peaceful and well?Or is it one of those days you feel misunderstood?You amp rsquo re huffy and puffy and just plain not good.You wanted it this way.It went that way instead!Now your ears are quite hot and your cheeks are all red.Are you clenching your fists, is there a frown on your face?It sounds like a temper could be the case.Sometimes the LITTLEST kids can have the BIGGEST tempers!Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information on how you can help your little one manage their little (or not-so-little!) tempers.

This rhyming book will help kids identify what it feels like to be sad and what they can do to respond to it. If It offers suggestions such as talking about what makes you feel sad, imagining happy things, or crying as a way to let the emotion out. The book lets kids know that it amp rsquo s perfectly normal to feel sad-but offers a gentle reminder that the feelings won amp rsquo t last for forever. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers about how to help children respond to strong feelings of sadness. Part of the Feel Better Books for Little Kids Series

In lively, soothing rhyming text, this book helps little ones who are first learning to use the bathroom to understand that pooping doesn amp rsquo t have to be uncomfortable or scary. Pooping can feel like a BIG deal to a LITTLE kid!It amp rsquo s very confusingwhen your head says nobut your body is sayingI really need to go!The gentle and calming narration gives readers concrete coping strategies and practical advice.Authors Holly Brochmann and Leah Bowen offer an insightful Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information about helping little poopers to stay calm and have success!

Sports can be a BIG deal for a LITTLE kid!The acclaimed Feel Better Book series now offers an upbeat rhyming story that tackles the fun and the not-so-fun parts of sports: winning, losing, being a good sport, and even resilience. This is a helpful book for little ones who are just entering the world of competitive play, so that they can get the most out of their activities. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information about ways to help kids get the most out of sports. Read all of the Feel Better Books! A Feel Better Book For Little Worriers, A Feel Better Book for Little Tears, A Feel Better Book for Little Poopers, A Feel Better Book for Little Tempers, and A Feel Better Book for Little Sports.

New foods can be a BIG deal for a LITTLE kid!The acclaimed Feel Better Book series now offers an upbeat rhyming story that tackles the challenge many kids face when trying new foods. It uses principles of choice and encouragement, reminding kids that everything they love now was new once, and that food can be fun! Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information about ways to help support kids in expanding their comfort with different foods. Read all of the Feel Better Books! A Feel Better Book For Little Worriers, A Feel Better Book for Little Tears, A Feel Better Book for Little Poopers, A Feel Better Book for Little Tempers, and A Feel Better Book for Little Sports.

For fans of The Invisible String, here is an uplifting and lyrical story about a young girl who learns to navigate her family’s divorce. Leilah misses the time when her mom and dad were together. Ever since they divorced, her world and her heart feel split in two. She explores the city with Dad and walks Pepper at the park with Mom. She and Dad watch fireworks on the balcony, and Mom helps her make snowmen in the front yard. As Leilah moves back and forth between her two worlds, she wonders if her heart will ever feel whole again. Everything is just so different. Until one day she realizes that love is all around her, and the love her parents share for her will always stay the same.

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. The Community Champs have an extra-special fundraiser this year—donating Thanksgiving dinners to families in need. William and Lizzie are on a mission to sell more popcorn tins than ever before!With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Mean, Median, Mode, Range).

“Kids will easily find mirrors in the artwork, which should make the book attractive for children and parents alike.” – Jeff Gottesfeld, Sydney Taylor ShmoozeFollow a group of babies and toddlers as they wake to a new day and learn the greeting Boker Tov.Sharon Ng's colorful illustrations emphasize baby faces and show the diversity of our Jewish community.

"Babies and toddlers will enjoy its cheerful, comforting content, plus the opportunity to practice a sweet Hebrew phrase." – Shirley Vernick, The Sydney Taylor SchmoozeDrowsy babies and toddlers end their day with a sweet Lailah Tov--Good Night in this quiet rhyming board book featuring children and caregivers representing multiple ethnicities.One of four in a series of board books that introduce the concepts of Boker Tov; Lailah Tov; Shabbat Shalom, and Shavua Tov.

“... the idea of Shabbat being a time to get together, eat, and sing songs is transferred wonderfully to the reader and would be enjoyed by young readers as they learn the greeting "Shabbat Shalom." – Rinat Hadad Siegel, Sydney Taylor ShmoozeFollow a group of babies and toddlers as they celebrate Shabbat and learn the greeting Shabbat Shalom.Sharon Ng's colorful illustrations emphasize baby faces and show the diversity of our Jewish community.