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Free Spirit News
for June 8–July 6

 

Free Spirit Books Earning Kudos



“Imagine raising your kids without the help of Goodnight Moon or Is Your Mama a Llama? or Hands Are Not for Hitting.”
—Jennifer Garner, actress, Save the Children ambassador

It’s never too soon for young children to learn that “hands are not for hitting,” and this message is communicated simply and effectively in our board book for little ones and the paperback for older children. Actress and Save the Children ambassador Jennifer Garner recently lauded Hands Are Not for Hitting while in the U.S. capitol to read aloud in a local classroom. Written by Martine Agassi, Ph.D., and illustrated by Marieka Heinlen, these award-winning books combine straightforward text with colorful artwork to teach kids that hands can be used for positive actions. Now available in English-Spanish bilingual editions, the books include a section for parents and caregivers.

 

 

I Can Play It Safe by youth safety expert Alison Feigh, illustrated by Laura Logan, gives kids ages 4–8 seven tools they can use to make safe, smart decisions—like recognizing an “uh-oh” feeling and always checking in with a trusted adult—without stirring up fears. This bright, award-winning book was recently selected by the editors at Disney for their Top Ten “Great Bedtime Stories” feature at Family.com. Take a look, and read the Reviewer Raves!

 

 

Publishers Weekly often spotlights books that stand out in a certain genre, and the early June issue includes the article, “Special Books for Special Needs.” The feature is all about resources for parents whose children face challenges. Judy Galbraith’s The Gifted Kids’ Survival Guide: For Ages 10 & Under (Revised & Updated 3rd Edition) is among those books featured. As Galbraith explains, “On a social and emotional level, gifted kids are very similar to the special needs students because they often feel ostracized, and they feel school is inadequate for them, but for different reasons.” This new edition includes quizzes, tips, and quotes along with information on brain development and education, expectations, and friendships.

 



From all of us at Free Spirit, thanks for stopping by!

 

 

new
Bye-Bye Time

Being dropped off at childcare or cared for by a baby-sitter means saying good-bye to Mom or Dad—and for many toddlers, bye-bye is a big deal. This gentle book helps ease the transition with simple rituals: hugs and kisses, a big wave, a deep breath, and the confidence to seek comfort with the new caregiver or other children.


$7.95
Special Needs Gifted/LD/ADD
The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD

How can kids diagnosed with ADD and ADHD help themselves succeed in school, get along better at home, and form healthy, enjoyable relationships with peers? In kid-friendly language and a format that welcomes reluctant and easily distracted readers, Free Spirit’s newest survival guide helps kids know they’re not alone and offers practical strategies, real-life scenarios, quizzes, and a special message for parents.

 


$13.99
Character Education & Service Learning
A Kids’ Guide to Hunger & Homelessness

Kids explore what others in the world (including young people) have done and are doing to address the issues, find out what their community needs, and develop a service project. The workbook includes facts, quotations, real-life examples, write-on pages, resources, a note to adults—and a lot of inspiration to get out there and make a difference in the world. Includes exclusive interviews with author and activist Francis Moor Lappé, and Lindsey Lee Johnson, author of Soul Moon Soup, the story of a girl living on the streets with her mother.


$6.95
new
Teaching Beyond the Test
Book with CD-ROM

This practical classroom resource presents dozens of strategies for differentiation among learners and a range of fully developed content-focused projects, each modeling one or more differentiation strategies. All projects are aligned with rigorous, comprehensive content standards in the core areas . Designed for use by any teacher, in any classroom, in any school. Includes reproducibles. The included CD-ROM (for PC and Macintosh) features all of the reproducible student forms from the book.


$39.99