This rhyming picture book pays tribute to firefighters on Thanksgiving Day. It’s Thanksgiving Day at Station 1, and Firefighter Lou has planned a fabulous meal for everyone. But each time the alarm sounds, the firefighters run to an emergency, leaving behind half-peeled potatoes, unbaked bread, and melting ice cream. Then, at the biggest fire of the day, one of the firefighters gets hurt. Will they still be able to find a way to celebrate Thanksgiving?

The Firefighter's Thanksgiving

Children's Books

Boelts, Maribeth

Holidays & Celebrations

Puffin

A sensitive story to meet the needs of children experiencing the stress of having parents divorce---for ages 4-8 Helping Kids Heal is a new series from Zonderkidz designed to help children cope with traumatic experiences in their lives. At the end of each book R. Scott Stehower, Ph.D., professor of psychology, Calvin College, and clinical psychologist, provides suggestions for parents and caregivers of hurting children. These books reassure children that God is with them always. Divorce creates deep pain for children and makes them wonder: if Mom and Dad stopped loving each other, will they stop loving me? Children often blame themselves for the divorce and wish that things could go back to the way they were. They may hate the stress of having to go back and forth between their parents' houses. Included are two pages of suggestions for parents and others helping a child through loss.

With My Mom, With My Dad: A Book About Divorce

Literature & Fiction

Zonderkidz

A story to help children ages 4-8 better understand and deal with death Sarah is sad when her grandma dies of cancer. She doesn't understand where Grandma has gone. Sarah's mother lets her choose if she wants to attend the funeral and she decides to go. Sarah learns about heaven and God's wonderful plan. To remember Grandma, she plants a special garden that would please Grandma, knowing she would love the gardeners the most. Also included are two pages of ideas for parents to use to help children through the grieving process, written by R. Scott Stehower, Ph.D., professor of psychology, Calvin College, and clinical psychologist. Part of the new Helping Kids Heal series from Zonderkidz.

Sarah's Grandma Goes to Heaven: A Book About Grief

Another book in the Helping Kids Heal series---helps children ages 4-8 handle their fears Young children have all kinds of fears. They need reassurance that God's love will protect them and keep them strong. This is the story of three children who have very different types of fear: of storms, of the dark, and fear of the unknown---not knowing what will happen at school. But whatever their fear, God's all-knowing, all-encompassing love will always be with them. The book includes two pages of parental guidelines, written by R. Scott Stehower, Ph.D., professor of psychology, Calvin College, and clinical psychologist.

Sometimes I'm Afraid: A Book about Fear (Helping Kids Heal)

When the Sloth family decides to get a pet, they know just what they’re looking for—something warm and cozy and easy to care for, like that sweet little puppy who is napping in his cage. But they are in for a rude awakening! Puppy slobbers. He makes messes. He likes to run—fast! The Sloths soon realize that puppies need lots of love and care. Can they rise to the challenge?

The Sloths Get a Pet (STEP INTO READING STEP 3)

Animals

Random House Childrens Books

DOGERELLA SPENDS HER days scratching the fleas and fluffing the tails of her ungrateful stepdog mother and mean stepdog sisters. At night, she dreams of a home where she is loved. In a nearby castle lives Bea, a sweet, slightly spoiled princess whose fondest wish is for a loyal pet to call her own. A dog’s dream and a princess’s wish come true in this funny fairy tale.

Dogerella (Step into Reading)

Random House Books for Young Readers

Sleeping Bootsie (Step into Reading)

Scat! Scram! Stay out! That's all Bootsie the stray cat hears when she tries to find a place she can call home. But then she meets Meg, a laundry maid at the nearby castle, who knows that a pet is exactly what the royal family needs. Everyone agrees, except one spiteful fairy. Bootsie falls under her spell and into a deep, deep sleep. Will Meg figure out how to break the magical spell? The engaging characters and easy-to-follow plot makes this furry fairy tale just right for children who are starting to read on their own.

The Sloth family falls in love with the sleepy puppy at the pet store, but when they bring him home, they are surprised to find out he's a bundle of energy and not at all what they imagined. Simultaneous.

The Sloths Get a Pet (Step into Reading)

DOGERELLA SPENDS HER days scratching the fleas and fluffing the tails of her ungrateful stepdog mother and mean stepdog sisters. At night, she dreams of a home where she is loved. In a nearby castle lives Bea, a sweet, slightly spoiled princess whose fondest wish is for a loyal pet to call her own. A dog’s dream and a princess’s wish come true in this funny fairy tale.

Scat! Scram! Stay out! That's all Bootsie the stray cat hears when she tries to find a place she can call home. But then she meets Meg, a laundry maid at the nearby castle, who knows that a pet is exactly what the royal family needs. Everyone agrees, except one spiteful fairy. Bootsie falls under her spell and into a deep, deep sleep. Will Meg figure out how to break the magical spell? The engaging characters and easy-to-follow plot makes this furry fairy tale just right for children who are starting to read on their own.From the Trade Paperback edition.

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The Firefighter's Thanksgiving

With My Mom, With My Dad: A Book About Divorce

Sarah's Grandma Goes to Heaven: A Book About Grief

Sometimes I'm Afraid: A Book about Fear (Helping Kids Heal)

The Sloths Get a Pet (STEP INTO READING STEP 3)

Dogerella (Step into Reading)

Sleeping Bootsie (Step into Reading)

The Sloths Get a Pet (Step into Reading)

Dogerella (Step into Reading)

Sleeping Bootsie (Step into Reading)