Roosevelt SEL Books: SEL DIN - DIS

Introduces readers to Clara and how she experiences a day of feeling left out. Discusses bullying and reasons for being kind. Additional features to aid comprehension include vivid photographs, Common Core questions and activities, a phonetic glossary, and sources for further research.

There's no language barrier if chocolate milk is on the menu!  A new kid comes to school--and can't speak English--in this heartwarming picture book on how the simplest act--even the chocolate milk of human kindness--can break down barriers and make kids feel welcome. This empowering picture book shows how being different is delicious and that kindness and empathy are truly universal languages in action-packed illustrations. This book is the perfect complement to other books in your home or school library that focus on ESL, diversity and empathy, like the work of Bobbi Kates (We're Different, We're the Same - Sesame Street) and Shannon Olsen (Our Class is a Family).  Maria Dismondy is a sought-after author, publisher, and public speaker. Although fictional, Chocolate Milk, Por Favor is based on a true story from Maria's own life.  This book comes with a free Reader's Guide for children available for free download from the Cardinal Rule Press website. Lesson plans on emotional vocabulary, activities and reading comprehension discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.

"This earnest story of being a good sibling, neighbor, and friend may inspire readers to find ways to be generous in their own lives." -- Publisher's Weekly The sweetness of making new friends--and making treats to welcome new neighbors--are central themes in this wonderful picture book on how the smallest kindness can make a jelly donut difference. After their new neighbor shares the story of growing up in Poland, sibling rivalry is repurposed into sibling teamwork, and Leah and Dexter work with Dad to make paczkis, the jelly-filled treat from Poland the twins deliver later that day. With illustrations that will make you crave your own paczkis, The Jelly Donut Difference by award-winning author Maria Dismondy carries a message of sibling rivalry, the power of community, and inclusion. This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans on story mapping, and five tips for children to share kindness with the world. Download your copy directly from the publisher's website.

Conversations about safety with children used to focus on looking both ways before crossing the street and watching out for "stranger danger." But in today's world, there are a number of ways that children need to be aware and selective about their personal safety. From using the Internet to standing up to bullies and knowing when is the right time to get a caring adult's help, this addition to the award-winningWhat Does It Mean to Be...? series is the perfect book to educate and foster dialogue between children and adults.

Chloe loves going to school, but the first few days of middle school felt different. Chloe didn't understand why she didn't get invited to one of her classmates' birthday parties, when all the other girls did.  She felt sad and left out. These feelings and experiences were all new to Chloe. She was confused. She had all the ingredients of a great friend yet still wondered, "What do you do when friends don't treat you with kindness?"  Find out how this brave girl navigates the trials and tribulations that pop up on her way to discovering the recipe for lasting friendship. When other kids aren't kind, will Chloe have the confidence to stand up for herself? Will she choose to surround herself with friends who treat her well? This sweet children's picture book gives boys and girls a realistic framework on how to handle challenging situations that commonly occur in friendships. The Fruit Salad Friend by award-winning author Maria Dismondy carries the key message of conflict resolution, friendship and bullying supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It's sure to round out your home or school library among other books that focus on being left out, standing up to bullies and having confidence. This includes the work of Gabi Carcie (Listening to My Body) and Grace Byers (I Am Enough). This book comes with a free Reader's Guide for children. The guide contains activities asking children to list the characteristics of a good friend, write a book review, categorize the actions of others as friendly or not friendly and more. The guide is available for free download from the publisher website.

Watch Lucy stay true to herself as she learns how to confront bullying with kindness! Lucy has big hair, eats fun foods and is teased by a boy named Ralph at school because she is different. She tries to be brave but she wishes the teasing would stop. What should I do? she asks herself over and over.  Lucy's Papa Gino reminds her to do the right thing and treat people with kindness. So when Ralph gets stuck on the playground and needs help, will Lucy use this chance to teach Ralph a lesson? Or will she have the courage to be true to herself and make the right choice with an act of kindness? Readers of all ages can empathize with Lucy's brave journey as she sets out to rise above Ralph's mean words, stay true to herself and build her self-esteem every step of the way. Filled with whimsical illustrations, this book comes with a free Reader's Companion, containing arts and crafts projects, lesson plans on different types of intelligences, teamwork games, and more for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy directly from the publisher's website. The best book for teaching kindness and confronting bullying. Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun is perhaps the most beloved book by award-winning author Maria Dismondy. It carries the key message of love, courage and positivity supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on emotions, confidence and bullying, like the work of Adir Levy (What Would Danny Do?) and Jacquelyn Stagg (Kindness Starts with You).