Most young children struggle with sharing, and Jackie is not excluded. Jackie Sweets is a little African-American girl who is experiencing difficulty with sharing. She doesn’t like to share with anyone, including her brother. In this story, Jackie's father will teach her a valuable lesson about why it is important to share and the wonderful rewards sharing can bring. This book is relatable to children of all ages. Young readers will connect with Jackie because she is authentic and honest in her feelings but is willing to learn what is best to succeed in life.

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This story teaches children about the importance of patience. It also teaches children that it's okay to make mistakes and that it's important to learn from them.

John First is a Hispanic boy who is not always patient. He wants to be first to everything, all the time. One day, John's mom asks him: “How do you think others feel when you constantly push them out of the way?” She tells John that patience is a virtue and that it takes time to learn. John starts to think about what his mom said. He realizes that he needs to be more patient. He decides to start allowing others their turn and to not get frustrated when he’s not first.

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Sidney Star is a little girl who is not very confident. She is afraid to try new things, and she is always worried about making mistakes. One day, Sidney's dad tells her about the importance of confidence. He tells Sidney that people will accept her for who she is, and that she’s a star. Sidney starts to think about what her dad said. She realizes that she needs to be more confident in herself. She decides to start trying new things and to not be afraid to make mistakes.

At first, it is hard for Sidney to be confident. But she keeps practicing, and slowly but surely, she starts to get better at it. She is a confident kid, and she is ready to take on the world!

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It also teaches children that it's okay to be angry, but it's important to express it in a healthy way.

Drew is a little boy who gets angry easily. He yells, screams, and even hits sometimes. His friends and family are starting to get tired of his anger. One day, Drew's teacher tells him about conflict resolution. Conflict resolution is a way to solve problems without getting angry. Drew is not sure how it works, but he is willing to try. Drew starts by learning how to identify his anger. He learns that anger is a normal emotion, but it's important to express it in a healthy way. Drew also learns how to communicate his anger in a calm and assertive way. With time and practice, Drew learns to control his anger. 

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It is sure to resonate with young readers who are adopted or who have friends who are adopted.

Betty is a young girl who has been adopted. She doesn't know her birth parents, and she's always wondered what it would be like to have a real family. Betty's adoptive parents are kind and loving, but she still feels like she doesn't belong. She doesn't feel like she's part of the family. Slowly, she learns that love is not about blood, it's about the people who care about you. Betty learns what it means to have a real family. She learns that family is about love, acceptance, and support.

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It also teaches children that it's okay to make mistakes and that it's important to keep trying.

Chan is a young boy who loves to eat. He loves everything, from candy to pizza to ice cream. But Chan's mom is worried about his health. She tells him that he needs to learn moderation. Chan doesn't understand what moderation means. He thinks it means that he can't eat anything he wants. But his mom explains that moderation means eating a variety of foods in moderation. Chan is still not sure what moderation means, but he's willing to try. He starts by eating smaller portions of his favorite foods. He also starts to try new foods.

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It is a story that will inspire children to be kind and compassionate and to create a world where everyone feels safe and accepted.

Penny is a little girl who is always getting bullied by Benny the bully. He calls her names, makes fun of her clothes, and even pushes her around. 

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This inspiring story teaches children the importance of kindness and compassion. It also teaches children that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the world.

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It also teaches children that it's okay to make mistakes and that it's important to keep trying.

Sam is a curious boy who loves to explore. He's always getting into trouble because he doesn't ask for permission first. One day, Sam's parents tell him that he needs to start asking for permission before he does anything. Sam is not happy about this, but he knows that they're right. Sam starts to ask for permission for everything, even the smallest things. At first, it's hard for him to remember, but he keeps practicing.

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It also teaches children that it is possible to overcome any challenge if they never give up.

Teddy Truth is a little boy who never gives up. No matter what challenge he faces, he always finds a way to overcome it. One day, Teddy is playing in a championship game with his team. Teddy is nervous because he froze last time he tried to make the goal. But then Teddy remembers something his coach told him: "You can’t move forward when you’re looking back. You can change your future today."

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