Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Social Themes - Strangers

This book brilliantly highlights situations that children will find themselves in--whether they're at home and the doorbell rings, or playing in the park, or mailing a letter on their street--and tells them what to do if a stranger (always portrayed as a large animal, such as a rhino) approaches. Colorful, '60s-style "psychedelic" artwork and witty, lively rhyme clearly spell out a message about safety that empowers kids, and that has never...

After wandering too far out of their backyard, Michaela and Sylvia discovered an abandoned house. Of course, the sisters couldn't just walk away.

Inside the house, Sylvia found a rocking horse that tempted the girls with the promise of a fun ride.

However, the ride wasn't what it at first appeared to be. Because of the deceptive horse, the girls found themselves trapped in darkness.

As Michaela and Sylvia struggled to escape, their bond grew stronger and they began to understand what it means to work together, be brave, believe in themselves, and...

From James Preller, the author of Bystander, another unflinching book about bullying and its fallout.

The summer before school starts, Sam's friend and classmate Morgan Mallen kills herself. Morgan had been bullied. Maybe she kissed the wrong boy. Or said the wrong thing. What about that selfie that made the rounds? Morgan was this, and Morgan was that. But who really knows what happened?

As Sam explores the events leading up to the tragedy, he must face a difficult and life-changing question: Why did he keep his friendship with Morgan a secret? And could he have done...

Winner of a 2014 FAPA Silver President's Book Award. This colorful, illustrated children's book is a contemporary and unusual tale of a royal family, living in a castle far from the people of their kingdom. Wanting to have a close knit community, they find a way to create a unique neighborhood for the benefit of their son, Prince Jackson. In this book, Prince Jackson will learn about strangers, crossing the street, and make his first friend. Target audience: Pre-school through 3rd grade. Lexile: AD860L