After being teased yet again about her unruly hair, MacKenzie consults her neighbor, Miss Tillie, who compares hair care with tending her beautiful garden and teaches MacKenzie some techniques. Includes tips for shampooing, conditioning, and protecting black hair, and recipes for hair products.

"Sid the koala has found a new home with perfect trees, and a perfect hammock, and he is ready to settle in for a long nap when he discovers he has an annoying neighbor, Marvin, who really wants to be his friend--but when Marvin's hammock collapses Sid realizes there is something more important than sleep"--Verso page.

"Earl does not understand why his friends are disappointed by the clubhouse he built--until a passing snake points out that he designed it for elephants like himself, not his other animal friends"--Title verso page.

"Max the fox must learn to cooperate with his siblings to put on the best magic show"--Title verso page.

"Model responsible behavior to early readers by showing them how to act in agreement with their words to help with chores and to be a good friend. Pairs with the fiction title Time to Clean"--

This story explores the many ways in which children feel unique and special. Mrs. Matthews's first grade class begins making Christmas decorations, but because Jennifer is Jewish, Mrs. Matthews allows her to make Hanukkah decorations instead.

It's hard enough for Eve to adjust to a new high school without the extra weight she's gained over the summer. Her best friend is ashamed to hang out with her, and she's become the focus of a schoolmate's cruelty. Determined not to be "that pathetic fat girl" at school, Eve struggles with a diet and forces herself to join a mentoring program. The diet only makes her food obsessed, and she feels she is failing as a mentor. How can a lonely fat girl...

This fun book invites young readers to explore the life skill of tying shoes. Vibrant photos closely match the text to help early readers build vocabulary. The book also includes a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index. This Little Blue Readers title is at Level 1, aligned to reading levels of grades PreK-1 and interest levels of grades PreK-2.

"Elmo and friends learn about positivity and how thoughts impact us. Kids will discover that all feelings are valid, what it means to be an optimist, and how to look on the bright side"--

Time management. It's a challenge for everyone. Between homework, family life, friendships, and after-school activities, most teens feel overscheduled and stressed out. But did you know you can create a "time budget" to help you manage your list of to-dos? Or that identifying your priorities is a great first step toward getting your crazy schedule under control? This book explores all kinds of tools to help you manage your time. You'll discover •...