Non-Fiction

Teaches children about what it means to be present by discussing about the important gift of appreciation, giving children and adults alike the opportunity to live more fully and richly.

"In Is Nothing Something? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh answers heartfelt, difficult, and funny questions from children of all ages. Illustrated with original full-color artwork by Jessica McClure, Is Nothing Something? will help adults plant the seeds of mindfulness in the young children in their lives.

This little book is a very appealing introduction to mindfulness meditation for children and their parents. In a simple and accessible way, it describes what mindfulness is and how mindfulness-based practices can help children calm down, become more focused, fall asleep more easily, alleviate worry, manage anger, and generally become more patient and aware. The book contains eleven practices that focus on just these scenarios, along with short examples and anecdotes throughout.

The importance of appreciation and thankfulness are examined through accessible text.  There is a focus on how this character strength balances other qualities and gives successful people perspective and a healthy approach to life.

Drawn from Thich Nhat Hanh's Dharma talks given to young people, A Pebble for Your Pocket presents the basic teachings of the Buddha in accessible and modern language. Combining the stories and meditation practices from the previous edition of A Pebble for your Pocket with those collected in Under the Rose Apple Tree plus several new stories, this completely revised edition is written in a conversational style, and is comprised of Buddhist parables, and stories from the author's own childhood experiences.

An informative introduction to the weirdest, wildest, pinkest creatures in the animal kingdom.

Offers a collection of true facts about animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, and weather.

A.J. and Andrea represent Ella Mentry during the Presidents' Day challenge against Dirk School in the hope of winning a top-secret prize.

Presents the life of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, describing his love of nature, his kindness to animals, and his physical fortitude.

Comedian Trevor Noah tells stories of himself as a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. Whether being thrown from a moving car during an attempted kidnapping or just trying to survive the pitfalls of dating in high school, Trevor illuminates his curious world with an incisive wit and unflinching honesty.