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 The Free Spirit Our Emotions and Behavior Series
by Sue Graves and illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini
Small children have big feelings. The Our Emotions and Behavior series uses cheerful, brightly illustrated stories to help kids understand how their emotions and actions are related—and how they can learn to manage both. Follow along as Noah, Ben, Nora, and their friends discover ways to deal with fears, sadness, rules, and sharing. At the end of each book, a two-page series of pictures invites kids to tell a story in their own words. A special section for adults suggests discussion questions and ideas for guiding children to talk about their feelings.
“These are excellent titles for children who need help expressing their feelings and they will be a bonus in any guidance counselor’s arsenal.”—School Library Journal
“Enthusiastically recommended for parents as well as school and library children’s collections.”—Midwest Book Review
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Each book: 32 pp., color illust., H/C, 7¾" x 9½".
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 I Hate Everything!
A book about feeling angry
Available September 2013. It’s hard for children to accept not getting their way. Sam hates when his brother cries or his dad is too busy to play. When he loses his place in “Musical Chairs,” Sam cries, “I hate everything!” Sam learns new ways to deal with his anger and feel better. I Hate Everything uses simple, easy-to-read text to introduce concepts of anger management for children.
Item #24439...$12.99 
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 But What If?
A book about feeling worried
Available September 2013. Daisy’s family is moving, and Daisy is very worried. What if she doesn’t like her new home? What if her cat runs away? What if her new teacher isn’t nice? A conversation with her grandpa helps Daisy learn that many worries don’t come true—and if one does, someone will be there to help her solve the problem. But What If? uses simple, easy-to-read text to address worry in children and introduce coping skills.
Item #24446...$12.99
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 I Didn't Do It!
A book about telling the truth
Available September 2013. Telling the truth isn’t always easy, especially for young children. Everyone is mad at Poppy because she didn’t tell the truth, and Poppy feels bad. Join Poppy and her friends as they learn that everyone does something wrong sometimes, and it’s always better to tell the truth. I Didn’t Do It! uses simple, easy-to-read text to help kids understand why it’s best to tell the truth.
Item #24439...$12.99
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A book about being brave Available September 2013. Lucy is afraid of dogs, Josh doesn’t like to go in the pool, Dan doesn’t want the nurse to touch his bruised knee, and Ben is afraid to go on stage in front of people. These friends learn that when something scares them, they can take a deep breath and feel brave enough to get through their ordeals. This cheerful and reassuring story shows that positive coping skills can help kids deal with being afraid, and children can be brave even when things seem scary.
Item #24460...$12.99
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 But Why Can’t I
A book about rules
Kids and rules don’t always make a perfect match right away. But Why Can’t I? explores these feelings using simple text, cheerful illustrations, and a light touch of humor. When Jenny comes over to babysit, Noah doesn’t want to do what she says. Rules for games, rules for bedtime—rules, rules, rules! But Jenny helps him understand that adults have to follow rules as well as kids, and rules help keep everybody safe, healthy, and happy.
Item #23760...$12.99
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 I’m Not Happy
A book about feeling sad
Big feelings are part of daily life for small kids, and happiness just isn’t always within reach. Unwelcome events, from a broken toy to a missing pet, bring on sad feelings that can darken kids’ days. In this charming feelings book, follow along as Ben helps cheer up his friends and shows how kids can turn sadness into smiles. I’m Not Happy uses simple, easy-to-read text to present positive coping skills for children to use when they feel sad.
Item #23739...$12.99
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 Not Fair, Won’t Share
A book about sharing
Playing fairly doesn’t always come naturally to kids—and sharing isn’t always easy. Plus, the hurt feelings that happen when others won’t share can make matters even worse. Nora, Henry, and Dan find this out when Miss Clover builds a special space station in their classroom. Everyone wants to play at once! Can they figure out how to share? Not Fair, Won’t Share shows that when kids get frustrated and mad, there are ways for them to calm down.
Item #23753...$12.99
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 Who Feels Scared?
A book about being afraid
From pets to grown-ups, everybody sometimes feels fear. And children, grown-ups, and animals aren’t all afraid of the same things. Jack and his friends Ravi and Kevin discover this when they have a sleepover—one that unexpectedly includes a few scares! Who Feels Scared? is a cheerful and reassuring story that shows that positive coping skills can help kids deal with fear, and children can be brave even when things seem scary.
Item #23746...$12.99
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Save when you purchase the first 4 books in the Our Emotions and Behavior series!
Item #1409...$44.16 (15% Savings!)
Or preorder the complete set of 8 books, available September 2013!
Item #1457...$88.32 (15% Savings!)
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