Best Children's Peer Pressure Books
Join 12 year old Zombie and all of his school friends, as they prepare to go on a Spring break "scarecation."
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My 9-year old grandson loves this book!"
"Great little series that my 7 year old loves to read more than once."
"Since the 25th my ADHD son has read all three."
"My 7 year old grandson read these out loud to me from cover to cover with enthusiasm!"
"It's difficult to find anything that a 7 year old boy wants to sit still long enough to read."
"Bought this book set for my 13-year old minecraft zombie, and I was highly disappointed in the reading level of the books."
Watch out for the drama trap!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"sooo helpful as are all of the American girl books!"
"Great book for my almost 11 year old getting ready to enter middle school and already starting to deal with drama, rumors and secrets in 5th grade."
"I love this book actually I just love smart girls guides in general , but this one is really good for when school is full of drama.đ."
"my granddaughter loves all of the American Girl books."
"Loved this book for my 10 year old daughter learning about mean girls."
"Very helpful book for my preteen as bullying and drama is sadly a big part of her grade in school right now."
"My daughter loves these books."
"From a 12 year old "it's about what causes drama and not how to avoid it, I would have like to read about coping skills and I would have liked to read about real people that have been in these situations.""
From Caldecott Honor artist Peter Brown comes a story that shows there's a time and place for everything...even going wild. *Starred Review* Opening endpapers of orderly gray bricks introduce a community of proper Victorian animals getting about their business with smileless politesse. Brown highlights the differences between municipal propriety and savage abandon with color and composition. The city is all upright, sepia, rectilinear precision; the wild, sweeping vistas of lush, verdant paradise, and their final amalgam form a nice balance.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Now that I've read the book and seen the artwork, I completely understand the buzz, the excitement and the Caldecott-worthy talk. My little boy, who is almost five, is wild about Mr. Tiger. First of all, there is a story."
"Ordered for my dad who loves tigers to read to his first grandbaby and he was very happy with it."
"Before our son was born, we decided to purchase a small library of children's books."
"The illustrations are bold and fun and the story is creative and engaging yet simply written to keep the attention of younger kids."
"One of the things I love about illustrators that author their own books is that they have the uncanny ability to make the words and pictures work together seamlessly. They play each off the other and bring both together to make the book a beautiful piece of art."
"i absolutely adore this book and the author."
"A wonderful (and important) message to accompany a goofy story about a Tiger who wished he was 'wild.'."
"get it, you'll love it too."
Best Children's Books on Peer Pressure
Join 12 year old Zombie and all of his school friends, as they prepare to go on a Spring break "scarecation."
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"My 9-year old grandson loves this book!"
"Great little series that my 7 year old loves to read more than once."
"My 7 year old grandson read these out loud to me from cover to cover with enthusiasm!"
"It's difficult to find anything that a 7 year old boy wants to sit still long enough to read."
"Bought this book set for my 13-year old minecraft zombie, and I was highly disappointed in the reading level of the books."
"We love to read these at bedtime."
Best Children's Manners Books
A children's beloved classic, this story will have kids rolling on the floor with laughter. When Father reaches the limit of his patience with Walter's flatulence, he decides the pooch is once again pound-bound, despite Betty and Billy's pleading. Poor Walter knows his days are numbered and "He resolved to hold in his farts forever." That very night, two burglars break into Walter's family's house, and (you can see where this is going) Walter gasses the burglars with a "hideous cloud" that forces them to drop their loot and run into the clutches of the police officers, "choking and gasping for air." The next morning Father and Mother discover Walter has saved the day--or at least their silverware and VCR. Fans will be pleased to discover the next book Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale .). Audrey Colman's highly stylized illustrations, imbued with a surreal, Monty Pythonesque collage look, are as absurdly comical as this silly story that is purely powered by natural gas. I was very excited because I was a big fan of Kotzwinkle's (not-for-children) book, Dr. Rat , about the wretched reality of the lives of laboratory animals.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this and the little Walter the Farting Dog stuffed animal and Grandson just loves it."
"This book about Walter's farting, brought one of my patients who felt he had very little to look forward to after a near fatal accident, left us both in hysterical laughter as I attempted to read the book to him."
"I bought this as a gift for my grown children."
"bought this as a gag gift and it was hilarious."
"Gift for my grandson who is almost four."
"Cute story."
"Such a funny book and the whole family loves reading it and getting a good laugh from Walter's adventure."
"Everyone laughs at this one!"
Best Children's Bullies Issues Books
Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonderâ the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement â and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. -- The New York Times Book Review. Praise for 365 Days of Wonder : She lives in New York City with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm a 54 year old grandfather who served in the Marine Corps (just for a little context). Palacio...I can't believe how she so accurately and consistently pegs human nature."
"The most emotional moment for me came toward the end of the book when Auggie's father tells him that he loves the way Auggie looks, because that it exactly how my husband and I feel about our son."
"Author R.J. Palacio writes the book in multiple voices -- Auggie's, some of his friends', his sister's -- and the different points of view are mostly very well-realized and show the inner feelings of the different characters."
"There are so many things we forget that are important and R.J.Palacio gently reminds us as we learn from Angie, his hard-won friends, and his spectacular family."
"Oh well, I have to say that this book will be the best choice for ESL student and people who are hopeless."
"I'm a Special Needs teacher and I love how this book teaches "typical kids" to accept someone who looks different in their school; it makes the child who's different feel special as well."
"She loved seeing the movie after she had finished reading the book and sheâs already the next book in the series, âAuggie and Me.â."
"I was very moved by this book, and feel like I want everyone I know (including all three of my kids) to read it."
Best Children's Friendship Books
But just as he's packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange, impish creature named Dobby who says that if Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike. She has written three companion volumes in aid of charity: Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (in aid of Comic Relief), and The Tales of Beedle the Bard (in aid of Lumos), as well as a film script inspired by Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them . She has received many awards and honors, including an OBE for services to childrenâs literature, Franceâs LĂ©gion dâhonneur, and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences. The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. All chapter intros are illustrated."
"IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind. Also, to answer a question that has come up quite a bit, this is the FULL BOOK and not an abridged or shortened version. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy orange hardback with green lettering on the spine."
"If you're an adult and have not read this series before (even if you've seen the movies), I encourage you to read the books. Whether it's the originals or these, the series is sure to be one of the best you've read and much better than the movies, of course."
Best Children's Self-Esteem Books
Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. "Wonder is the best kids' book of the year," said Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate.com and author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy . More than that, Wonder touches the heart in the most life-affirming, unexpected ways, delivering in August Pullman a character whom readers will remember forever. Entertainment Weekly: "In a wonder of a debut, Palacio has written a crackling page-turner filled with characters you can't help but root for." The New York Times: "Rich and memorable...It's Auggie and the rest of the children who are the real heart of 'Wonder,' and Palacio captures the voices of girls and boys, fifth graders and teenagers, with equal skill." The Wall Street Journal : "What makes R.J. Palacio's debut novel so remarkable, and so lovely, is the uncommon generosity with which she tells Auggie's storyâŠThe result is a beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.â. - Patricia Reilly Giff , two-time Newbery honor-winning author of Lily's Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods. Starred Review, Publishers Weekly : âFew first novels pack more of a punch: it's a rare story with the power to open eyes--and hearts--to what it's like to be singled out for a difference you can't control, when all you want is to be just another face in the crowd.â Starred Review, Booklist : âPalacio makes it feel not only effortless but downright graceful, and by the stand-up-and-cheer conclusion, readers will be doing just that, and feeling as if they are part of this troubled but ultimately warm-hearted community.â. Starred Review, School Library Journal : "Palacio has an exceptional knack for writing realistic conversation and describing the thoughts and emotions of the characters...A well-written, thought-provoking book. ".
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm a 54 year old grandfather who served in the Marine Corps (just for a little context). Palacio...I can't believe how she so accurately and consistently pegs human nature."
"The most emotional moment for me came toward the end of the book when Auggie's father tells him that he loves the way Auggie looks, because that it exactly how my husband and I feel about our son."
"Author R.J. Palacio writes the book in multiple voices -- Auggie's, some of his friends', his sister's -- and the different points of view are mostly very well-realized and show the inner feelings of the different characters."
"There are so many things we forget that are important and R.J.Palacio gently reminds us as we learn from Angie, his hard-won friends, and his spectacular family."
"I rarely see a movie after I've read the book because the movie is not usually as good."
"He was born with facial defects that have been treated with many surgeries, but he remains obviously and strikingly unusual."
"Awesome book."
"The book is the story of a severely deformed boy told from his perspective, his family members and friends as he tries to make it in the fifth grade in a normal school after years of studying at home."
Best Children's Boys & Men Books
Greg Heffley and his family hit the road in author-illustrator Jeff Kinney's latest installment of the phenomenal bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Will the Heffley family make it home?
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We loved this as a family."
"Great series-Introduced it to my teens years ago and passed them down to my 8 year old."
"It really surprised me it is one of the best Diary of a Wimpy Kid books I have ever read."
"My 9 year old really enjoys reading this series."
"Excellent choice for boys or girls between the ages of 8 and 12 depending on reading level."
Best Children's Emotions Books
Kids will be imagining their own humorous conversations with crayons and coloring a blue streak after sharing laughs with Drew Daywalt and New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers. This story is perfect as a back-to-school gift, for all budding artists, for fans of humorous books such as Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Sciezka and Lane Smith, and for fans of Oliver Jeffers' Stuck , The Incredible Book Eating Boy , Lost and Found , and This Moose Belongs to Me. Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit Amazonâs 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year. Move over, Click, Clack, Moo ; weâve got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike.â â BCCB , starred review. * âThis colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime.â â School Library Journal , starred review. * âThese memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes.â â Publishers Weekly , starred review. The conceit is an enticing one, and although the crayonsâ complaints are not entirely unique (a preponderance centers around some variation of overuse), the artistâs indelible characterization contributes significant charm. A final spread sees all things right, as Duncan fills a page with bright, delightful imagery, addressing each of the crayonsâ issues and forcing them into colorful cooperation.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"That's because I used them to light the fire used to heat all the food you dropped on the floor during dinner and then fed it to your little sister because, as you know, we don't waste food around here. No matter your age, you will identify with the characters, they will probably remind you of your family, your coworkers and your friends. In case you're wondering, some of my other favorites are: The Three Little Pigs, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Small Pig, Where the Wild Things Are, I Want My Hat Back, Pete The Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, We're Going on A Bear Hunt, The Cat in the Hat."
"She loves to have books read to her, but this is one of the only times my short-attention-span kid has asked for the same book twice in a row and the first time a book as inspired such a burst of creativity."
"Our older grandsons have a lot of fun voicing the letters written by "Red", who even has to work on holidays (i.e. coloring Santas, Valentines), "Purple" is going to "completely lose it" if Duncan doesn't start coloring inside of the lines soon, "Beige" (who is "BEIGE and PROUD!"). ), who claims to be very happy with his work, congratulates Duncan on his coloring career, but wants to inform him of the bickering between "Yellow" and "Orange" over who gets to be the color of the sun, with "Yellow" and "Orange" writing separate letters each stating their case along with documented proof, "Blue" is overworked and now just a stub who can't even see over the box railing any longer, "Pink" believes she's experiencing discrimination because she's "a girls' color", while "Peach" is completely unwrapped ("I don't even have any underwear!"). But the amazingly colorful picture Duncan creates - allowing each crayon to stretch beyond their typical usages - ends up earning him an A for coloring and an A+ for creativity!"
"My young one loves it and frequently asks for the "crayon book" but the humor is perfect for older kids and parents too."
"Gave this to my four-year-old great niece who loves to draw, for Christmas."
"Awe a book that is simply close to my heart."
"Great book."
Best Children's Special Needs Books
Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. "Wonder is the best kids' book of the year," said Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate.com and author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy .
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I'm a 54 year old grandfather who served in the Marine Corps (just for a little context). Palacio...I can't believe how she so accurately and consistently pegs human nature."
"The most emotional moment for me came toward the end of the book when Auggie's father tells him that he loves the way Auggie looks, because that it exactly how my husband and I feel about our son."
"Author R.J. Palacio writes the book in multiple voices -- Auggie's, some of his friends', his sister's -- and the different points of view are mostly very well-realized and show the inner feelings of the different characters."
"There are so many things we forget that are important and R.J.Palacio gently reminds us as we learn from Angie, his hard-won friends, and his spectacular family."
"Oh well, I have to say that this book will be the best choice for ESL student and people who are hopeless."
"I rarely see a movie after I've read the book because the movie is not usually as good."
"He was born with facial defects that have been treated with many surgeries, but he remains obviously and strikingly unusual."
"Awesome book."
Best Children's Girls & Women Books
When her great-great-aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes for a visit and mentions her one unfinished goal--to fly--Rosie sets to work building a contraption to make her aunt's dream come true. But when Great-Great Aunt Rose shows up for an extended stay sporting a red polka-dotted scarf Ă la Rosie the Riveter, she regales her niece with stories of her experiences building airplanes during World War II. She wistfully declares, âThe only thrill left on my list is to fly!/But time never lingers as long as it seems./I'll chalk that one up to an old lady's dreams.â This is an itch that Rosie has to scratch, so she sets about designing a unique contraption to help her aunt take to the skies.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"With an engaging story that kept her attention and illustrations you could look at over and over again, I found myself reading with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes as Rosie battled her fear of failure to do great great things."
"She had fears, had setbacks, lost confidence for awhile, until someone showed her that even her so called âfailuresâ are just opportunities to learn and do things better the next time."
"Rosie the Riveter, the original female who can get the job done and smash gender stereotype is re-introduced in a younger version of a science savvy girl who is equipped to deliver what is needed in today's world."
"And it was worth the wait- she loves this book and the others by Andrea Beaty."
"I bought this for my three year old girls and at first they weren't super interested, but they recently really took notice of all of the neat little details in the book illustrations."
"My little girl loves that the little blond looks like her and we talk about the message of the book each time we read it."
"Such a good lesson for all kids, but especially young girls, and I love that it encourages interest in science and math."
"Illustrations are great, but more importantly, I love the story/message."
Best Children's School Issues
And most recently, The New York Times called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the âfastest selling book in history.â This is the ultimate Harry Potter collection for Harry Potter fans of all ages! Newbery Medal winner Nancy Willard has written numerous beloved books for children and adults, including poetry, picture books, and novels.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences. The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. All chapter intros are illustrated."
"IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind. Also, to answer a question that has come up quite a bit, this is the FULL BOOK and not an abridged or shortened version. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy orange hardback with green lettering on the spine."
"If you're an adult and have not read this series before (even if you've seen the movies), I encourage you to read the books. Whether it's the originals or these, the series is sure to be one of the best you've read and much better than the movies, of course."
Best Children's Tolerance
The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become a spokesperson for transkids everywhere "This is an essential tool for parents and teachers to share with children whether those kids identify as trans or not. "A terrific and timely book that explains to kids what it means to be transgender andâmore importantlyâthat reminds kids our similarities are much more important than our differences. â I Am Jazz is honest, inspiring, and beautifulâbut its greatest strength is it never apologizes for being different.ââBrad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of I Am Amelia Earhart.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"She threw âI Am Jazzâ into the pile, and like every other book we checkout, I didnât give it a glance or a thought. What a wonderful introduction into the world of âdifferent but the same.â. Themes of acceptance and self-worth will always be winners in my house."
"Cheers to Jazz, who knows who she is, for her bravery in sharing that truth with those around her, and most of all for sharing that experience with the rest of us!"
"I bought this book for my ftm boyfriend who is also a psychology major and absolutely enjoyed it."
"Not only did my little girl find it comforting that someone else felt the same way, but you also helped her friends and family understand."
"While I Am Jazz is an important book for introducing children to the concept of transgender, I was disappointed to see that "girlness" was equated to princesses, pink, and mermaids in this text."
"Wonderful book!"
"Bought for an advanced/gifted five year old, who occassionally watches the show with her mother."
"As a 68 year old transgender woman I wish books like this were in all classrooms from K to 2."
Best Children's Social Skills
But an encouraging word from an unlikely source shows this glum giraffe that those who are different "just need a different song," and soon he is prancing and sashaying and boogying to moon music (with a cricket accompanist). With this rhyming, poignant (in a cartoonish way) tale, Giles Andreae, author of Rumble in the Jungle , and numerous other picture books, shows insecure young readers that everyone can be wonderful, even those that march to the beat of a different cricket.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"And I want him to be able to see that it's possible too, because I know sometimes it can be hard, especially when you're in therapy all the time and therapy is all about what's not going well and what's not going like normal, so I truly think this book has great value especially for kiddos who may struggle to do things the way other people "normally" do."
"I first read this book in a toddler book club when I was a nanny, I now read this book to my own children."
"It's a good 'moral of the story' type book (being that sometimes you just have to find your own groove) but I wasn't a fan of how they got there."
"I think this book is fun and I enjoy reading it."
"The rhymes are lovely (except for a slight break in rhythm on the very last one), the pictures are fun and full of great detail, and the story about finding oneself and not succumbing to peer pressure and stereotypes is great and important! And here I think the book misses a great opportunity to emphasize the value of friendship, empathy, and helping others."
"Adorable story, and love it in the smaller board book version as it is much easier for a young child to hold."
"Being a board book it will withstand a toddlers demands to have it read to them over and over or being looked at by your favorite little boy or girl by themself."
"My kids like this story."
Best Children's Books on First Day of School
But then itâs time for Mama to leave. Will Mama Llama come back? Activities for Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney. Her passion for creating extended to home and garden and she lovingly restored an 18th century farmhouse in southern Vermont.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"We started reading "Llama Llama Misses Mama" after my daughter had a bad first day at preschool to facilitate a conversation about her feelings. She loved the story, but FIVE WEEKS into preschool she was still crying (loudly) for an HOUR each day. She was making friends and said that she liked preschool, but her crying was so disruptive that we were getting to the point that we needed to remove her from school. Everyday she followed the exact same pattern as Llama. Eventually, she started eating snacks with the kids too and now she is a totally happy preschooler. Make the bed and find some clothes. Brush the teeth and blow the nose. (skip the crying pages). Llama's teacher is so proud! At preschool llama never needs to fuss. ... and keep the rest of the story :). I hope this helps anyone who is having the same trouble as us!"
"I only wish it came in board book format since my toddler isn't exactly old enough to be careful with paper pages yet."
"I had read him a number of books about what to expect at school but had neglected the emotional aspect of it."
"I bought these books for my daughter 12 years ago and have gifted them to every child for baby showers, birthdays, holiday presents, ANY TIME I can."
"This book really helped during my daughters first year of preschool."
"Also deals with an issue lots of kids have of being left by their mom at school."
"These books are so cute!"
"After I read the book to my daughter she walked around the house saying "I hate this, and I hate that" because in the book it says, "llama llama hates that book!""
Best Children's Multiculturalism
This whimsical, evocative story about a girl named Keyana encourages African-American children to feel good about their special hair and be proud of their heritage. Carolivia Herron's Nappy Hair (Knopf, 1997) and Alexis De Veaux's The Enchanted Hair Tale (HarperCollins, 1991) treat the same subject well, but this book has a simpler text that can be used both as a read-aloud to a group or on a mother's lap. ?Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I love these type of books for my 8 year old!"
"Very good book for young little girls of color!"
"Daughter loves this book great self confidence builder...."
"My daughter loves this book and so do I we could both relate to it !"
"I read it in my daycare,the kids loved the story."
"Excellent read my granddaughter love this book."
"So much meaning in just the title alone!"
"As the mother of a two year old black girl I know I have to start early with the lessons on unconditional self love & this book is a great start."