Mary Hoffman

Every single day is filled with all kinds of different emotions. You might wake up feeling happy and excited, but later on, you could feel bored, silly, or even a little angry. This bright and engaging book explores a wide variety of emotions that children experience in their daily lives, from feeling scared and shy to feeling safe and confident. Through everyday situations at home, in the classroom, and on the playground, readers can see how other children handle being upset or jealous. Most importantly, it shows that talking about our feelings is one of the very best ways to understand ourselves and feel better. With plenty of humor and relatable moments, this book helps young readers realize that it is completely normal to have big feelings, no matter what those feelings might be.

Your brain is easily the most amazing part of your entire body. It is completely responsible for absolutely everything you do all day long. Every single time you take a breath, walk across the room, talk to a friend, or eat a delicious snack, your brilliant brain is doing all the hard work. This incredibly fun and informative book explains exactly how the human brain functions and controls the rest of the body. You can discover how the brain builds and stores your favorite memories, how it helps you learn new and complicated things, and exactly what happens inside your head while you are fast asleep. Filled with bright artwork and fascinating facts, it shows why our brains are so important to who we are. Make sure to keep an eye out for the friendly cat hiding on every single page.

If you think about the future of our incredible planet, do you imagine it looking as beautiful and healthy as it does today? The truth is, the Earth needs our help to stay green and thriving. This engaging book takes you on a journey to understand exactly what makes our planet so special, from the deep blue oceans to the lush, lively rainforests. It explains why these natural wonders are so important for all living things and takes a gentle but honest look at how pollution and waste are causing harm. More importantly, it is packed with fantastic ideas on how you can make a real difference. Whether you are saving water, turning off lights to save energy, recycling your trash, or dreaming up big new inventions, you have the power to help protect our beautiful home.

What exactly makes someone a good friend? Can your favorite pet be considered a friend, or even your brothers and sisters? This wonderful and inclusive book takes a close look at all the different ways we experience friendship every single day. From sharing secrets with a single best friend to playing games with a whole group of friends, it celebrates the joy of connecting with others. It even explores how our favorite toys can sometimes feel like our closest companions when we need comfort. Navigating friendships can sometimes be tricky, especially if you feel like you do not have any friends at all right now. Packed with cheerful illustrations and relatable situations, this book is the perfect way to understand how to be a kind, supportive friend to the people around you.

Once upon a time, many people thought a family only looked one specific way. But families have changed and grown, and today there are almost as many different kinds of families as there are colors in a rainbow. This fascinating book explores the rich variety of family life all around the world. It looks at everything from single parents to families with two moms or two dads, and from large extended families living together to those that include a member with a disability. You can discover the different ways families celebrate holidays, the foods they love to cook, the jobs they do, and the hobbies they share. With delightful illustrations and plenty of heart, it beautifully shows that no matter what your family looks like, it is the absolute best one for you.