Kids Works

Parenting and neuroscience expert Robyn Gobbel is here to reveal how all behavior, no matter how baffling, can be explained and remedied. You just need to look past the behavior and understand what's going on inside. Robyn decodes the latest brain science into easy-to-understand principles and metaphors to help you become an expert in your child's behavior. She reveals simple ways to help you regulate and connect with your child, with brain-, body- and sensory-based strategies to overcome day-to-day challenges.

Three Magical Bedtime Stories to Help Your Little One Drift Off to Sleep Join Princess Aurora Daneen and her delightful forest friends—Uni the Unicorn, Draggy the Dragon, Parroty the Parrot, and Lobsty the Lobster—for a tea party, a dinner party, and all kinds of fun and games! In this cozy collection, the friends embark on gentle, magical journeys that spark imagination and wonder while nurturing important life skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and the value of friendship. These sweet tales also encourage creativity and emotional growth in age-appropriate, comforting ways. ...

The coolest biology lesson you’ll ever read. Have you ever wondered what makes your heart beat, why your stomach growls, how plants somehow eat sunlight, or what tiny creatures live on your skin (don’t worry—they’re friendly… mostly)? Get ready to dive into the weird, wild, and totally amazing world of biology in a book that makes life science fun, simple, and seriously cool. In How Life Works, author Alex Wilder breaks down big biology ideas into easy-to-understand, laugh-out-loud explanations. You’ll explore: 🧠 Your brain, the squishy supercomputer ❤️ Your heart and ...

Think science is boring? Think again. From immortal jellyfish and exploding lakes to shrimp that punch hotter than the sun, 100 Cool Science Facts for Non-Scientists dives into the wildest corners of reality — where the truth is way stranger than fiction. Each short, punchy chapter unpacks one incredible fact in a way anyone can understand (no lab coat required). You’ll learn how trees talk underground, why the sky isn’t really blue, what happens if you fall into a black hole, and how your own body glows in the dark. Perfect for curious minds aged 12–16 (and adults who still ask “...

William Bonney, a.k.a. "Billy the Kid", killed his first man when he was 12. By the time he was 21 he had, by his own reckoning, slain 19 more. In the intervening years, he had become "Billy the Kid", bloodthirsty ogre and outlaw saint.

Drawing on contemporary accounts, period photographs, dime novels, and his own fund of empathy and imagination, Michael Ondaatje traces Billy's passage across the blasted landscape of 1880 New Mexico and the collective unconscious of his country.

The first book to unmask the hidden face of depression. If you look fine on the outside but don't feel fine on the inside, learn five tools to break the cycle of High Functioning Depression and experience more joy in your life. Many of us experience periods in our lives when something feels...

Do you find yourself constantly asking your child to "pick up the pace"? Does he or she seem to take longer than others to get stuff done - whether completing homework, responding when spoken to, or getting dressed and ready in the morning? Drs. Ellen Braaten and Brian Willoughby have worked with thousands of kids and teens who struggle with an area of cognitive functioning called "processing speed" and who are often mislabeled as lazy or unmotivated.

From the moment you discovered you were going to be a mom, you envisioned spending each day with your kids, guiding, teaching, and loving them. But diapers, wipes, shoes, and braces are expensive. Though it may feel impossible to manage on one income, author Erin Odom of The Humbled Homemakerblog is here to tell you that, through God's grace, staying at home with your kids isn't just doable; it's doable while living the good life. Erin shares 100 tips, tricks, and simple ways that she has provided the good life on a budget for her family, and you can do the same.

We've needlessly turned parenting into an unpleasant chore. Parents invest more time and money in their kids than ever, but the shocking lesson of twin and adoption research is that upbringing is much less important than genetics in the long run. These revelations have surprising implications for how we parent and how we spend time with our kids. The big lesson: Mold your kids less and enjoy your life more. Your kids will still turn out fine. Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids is a book of practical big ideas.

Out of Emotional Availability—Please Redirect Your Expectations Accordingly Are you the unofficial therapist, overworked team player, unpaid family Uber driver, and the one who always ends up hosting the baby shower you didn’t even know was happening? Congratulations! You, my friend, need this book more than your boss needs “just one more quick favor.” Welcome to Setting Boundaries, the hilariously relatable, science-backed, real-talk guide to saying no without guilt—and without needing a therapist on speed dial (though no judgment if you have one). Sloane Hart, professional ...

EXPERIMENTS AND INTERESTING FACTS FOR CURIOUS KIDS One of the best things about science is figuring out how and why things do what they do. This book provides easy, fun experiments that teach kids ages five and up to think like real scientists by explaining how the experiments actually work. With experiments spanning the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math, this inspiring book gives our little scientist the amazing ability to make scientific hypotheses and test them in the most creative ways. Whether it is building an electric engine or building a microscope with a ...

“Nola is the most accomplished kicker of ass since The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” —A. J. Finn Zig and Nola are back—in the hugely entertaining, highly anticipated follow-up to Brad Meltzer’s #1 New York Times bestselling thriller The Escape Artist. What’s the one secret no one...

Break the Cycle: Transform Your Family Legacy Through Mindful Parenting. Every parent carries invisible baggage, emotional patterns, reactive triggers and unconscious beliefs inherited from their own childhood. Despite our best intentions, we often find ourselves repeating the very behaviors we swore we'd never use with our children. It Stops With Me offers a compassionate roadmap for parents ready to break generational cycles, heal past trauma and create lasting change. Drawing on neuroscience, attachment theory and practical wisdom, this book provides 10 powerful tools to help you ...

Have you ever wondered how people invented cities, made money mean something, figured out languages, or built all the amazing tools we use every day? Or how the internet works, why we need rules, and what jobs really keep the world ticking? This book has the answers—told in the simplest, funniest, most kid-friendly way possible. In How People Work, author Alex Wilder takes readers on a lively tour of human ideas, inventions, and teamwork. You’ll explore: 🗣️ Communication — from cave drawings to emojis 🌍 Languages — how humans turned sounds into meaning 🏙️ Cities — how...

From an acclaimed journalist, this "eye opening and insightful" book shows how global cultures parent in community, sharing practical guidance for American parents on how to reimagine the way they raise their children (Iben Dissing Sandahl, author The Danish Way Of Parenting). Raising kids in...

Are you worried about your kids’ anger issues and low self-control? Do you often find your kids struggling with self-control issues in social settings? Are you apprehensive of your child’s positive personal growth? This book contains a comprehensive step-by-step guide to teach kids about self-control and help them manage their anger and stress. Self-Control Skills Workbook for Kids focuses on CBT exercises and positive activities to teach kids several life-changing skills in contrast to other books focusing on forceful techniques and procedures. If your kid has no social life because of...

How to Heal Eczema Without Steroids Natural Solutions for Itchy, Inflamed, and Irritated Skin By LivingWell Collective Are you tired of the endless cycle of creams, steroids, and flare-ups? Discover a natural path to lasting eczema relief—without relying on medication. This easy-to-follow guide reveals gentle, effective ways to heal your skin from the inside out. Whether you or a loved one suffers from chronic itching, dry patches, or inflamed skin, this book offers hope and proven strategies to calm the chaos and restore your skin’s natural balance. In this book, you’ll learn: What ...

Big dreams start at home plate. This powerful collection features 28 all-time greats who didn’t just play baseball—they changed it. From historic trailblazers to modern sluggers, each chapter introduces a legendary player who showed how far focus, hustle, and determination can go. Each story includes a life lesson, best moments, fun facts, and mini bio Features male and female players across generations Perfect for ages 8–13, especially fans of Little League and MLB Great way to inspire perseverance, self-discipline, and goal-settingBaseball teaches more than sports—it teaches life....

Meet Olivia, a curious, resourceful, wise-beyond-her-years and adventurous girl with a heart as big as the sun. Join Olivia and her best friends Ethan, Mia and Noah as they discover the mystery of a curious cloud that has settled above their quaint town of Sparkle Junction. (ALL illustrations were meticulously hand-drawn in coordination with a professional artist over 6 months. Artist Credit: Ashini Samaranthi. Would like to highlight artist's hardwork in creating these drawings while balancing life as a mother, wife and dedicated artist. NO AI here!) Along the way, led by their fearless ...

Friendship can turn an ordinary day into an unforgettable adventure! In The Power of Friendship, children will journey through four heartwarming bedtime stories that celebrate kindness, courage, and working together. Meet Andy the Ant and Fiona the Firefly, who discover that helping others brings light to everyone’s path. Join Bobby the Bear and Bella the Bunny, who learn that bravery grows when friends believe in you. Fly alongside Draco the Dragon, who finds out that true friends look beyond appearances. And laugh with Milo the Mouse and his friends, who prove that teamwork can lift ...