Maria Dismondy

Even though she is teased by a boy at school for being different, Lucy has the courage to be herself and comes to the boy's aid when he is in need of help.

Having the Courage to Be Who You Are

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun

Bob Sornson

Robert Sornson

Pete has a hard time fitting in at his new school, but he soon learns that bullying and tolerating bad behavior is not in keeping with Mandell Elementary's "Promise."

Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others

The Juice Box Bully

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. This book comes with a free Reader's Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher 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).

Sunny Side Upbringing is a simple parenting toolkit designed to make your life easier and more fulfilled by keeping your family values on the forefront of daily life. Parent educator, Maria Dismondy, took her greatest advice, research, ideas, activities and educational resources from over the last 20 years and put them down on paper for us all to benefit from. The result is a month-by-month parenting resource (kind of like a parent's best friend) that's loaded with enriching content thatfosters creative parent-child interactions rooted in the values that matter most to you. With all the research done for you, all you have to do is open the page and jump into the fun of parenting with purpose.

A Month by Month Guide to Raising Kind and Caring Kids

Sunny Side Upbringing

Elizabeth Supan

It's Gabe's first day of school in America, and he doesn't speak English. This story shows how a simple act of kindness is worth more than a thousand words. Kindness really is a universal language.

Celebrating Diversity With Empathy

Chocolate Milk, Por Favor

Champ and Walter, two boys from very different worlds, have a seemingly insignificant thing in common--their love for potato chips--but when Champ's world starts to crumble, Walter's kindness helps him feel better.

Discovering Why Kindness Counts

The Potato Chip Champ

Lucy is teased by a boy at school because she is different. She has the courage to be true to herself and to make the right choice when that same boy needs her help.

Having the Courage to be who You are

Chloe loves going to school, but lately something is different. She has all the ingredients of a great friend and still wonders, "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. This children's picture book gives boys and girls a realistic framework on how to handle challenging situations that commonly occur in friendships.

Recipe for a True Friend

The Fruit Salad Friend

Johnny is a big fan of school but that all changes when the new kid, Gabe arrives. Gabe doesn't speak any English, and that doesn't stop Johnny from going out of his way to be unkind.

Celebrating Diversity with Empathy and Kindness

Leah and Dexter are brother and sister. They don't always get along. In fact, there are times they can be downright mean to each other. The ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story are a testament to the power of kindness, caring, and generosity. Bite into the power of paying it forward by adding The Jelly Donut Difference to your family's home collection or classroom library.

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