Family

Sarah’s Russian grandmother, Catherine, immigrated to America a long time ago with two suitcases and not a word of English. When she insists on no gifts for her next birthday, her guests begin planning the perfect “no presents” to give “Catherine the Great.” At the party, one guest performs a song, another does a dance, and still another styles her hair. But Sarah gives her a “no gift” from the heart when she offers to teach her English.

What to Do When You Worry Too Much is an interactive self-help book designed to guide 6-12 year olds and their parents through the techniques most often used in the treatment of generalized anxiety. Metaphors and humorous illustrations make difficult concepts easy to understand, while prompts to draw and write help children to master new skills related to reducing anxiety. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, this book educates, motivates, and empowers children to work towards change. Includes a note to parents by psychologist and author Dawn Huebner, Ph.D.

Max is being so terrible that his mother sends him to his room without supper. But Max doesn’t care — he sails off to the land of the Wild Things, and they make him his king. There, Max can be as terrible as he pleases, and the Wild Things join in the rumpus. Finally, Max is tired of being wild, and yearns to go home. Marvelous pictures and the superb story combine to make this a quintessential picture book. In it, readers will recognize their own wild side.