SEL & Well-Being

Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to practice patience. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that will...

Lucy is Sam's best hen. She takes good care of the baby chicks and makes sure all the chickens in the flock have a place to roost. Everyone loves Lucy. Especially Sam. Lucy and Sam do the chores together, go fishing--and Lucy always waits for Sam's bus...

InThe Sad and Laggin’ Dragon, a dragon’s tears are causing a flood! What’s a wet vet team to do? In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world’s most...

Once upon a time there was a very busy castle. And in that castle lived a king, a queen, a young princess, and all their courtiers and attendants. Everyone was very busy. The king conferred with his knights. The queen was occupied with her...

Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to practice self-awareness. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices that...

In The Phoenix from Tucson, a blizzard leaves the vet clinic packed with cold animals in need of care. A phoenix shows up who needs help for its owners, who are stranded out in the storm. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on...

Told in narrative nonfiction, this book teaches young readers how to handle difficult situations. Books help build a foundation for students to develop into capable and compassionate individuals and, through examples, show them how to make the choices...

InThe Orc with Torque, a dizzy patient makes her way to the clinic for help. What is causing this constant spinning? And could magic be behind it? The vet team is on the case! In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild...

Delly Porter has a happy life. She needs new shoes, but doesn't really mind because she loves the soft, silky feel of the dirt road beneath her bare feet. She's a good artist, too, even if she has to make her own art supplies. And she loves her...

InThe Merpeople of Murfreesboro, a family vacation takes a turn when this mermaid family’s special car springs a leak! The vet team race to the rescue, helping solve problems and keep these visiting cryptids safe. In the Magical Pet Vet series,...

Making and keeping friends is an important part of SEL (social-emotional learning) education. Students will learn to take a step back and reflect on how they're are feeling. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess, and...

The YMCA is dedicated to supporting communities and bringing people together. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how its services help community members learn, grow, and thrive together.