New Releases by Barb Chrysler

Lucy's winter boredom turns into days of fun when she makes Aura the Snow Woman. When spring comes, Lucy learns about loss and change. This book will help children to understand loss.

People can and do recover from alcoholism and drug addiction. A combination of research and interviews were used to compile Still Standing: Inspiration from People with Long-Term Abstinence from Alcohol and Drugs. These stories of individuals with over 20 and 30 years of sobriety identify factors that lead to long-term abstinence. The stories tell what it was like for individuals prior to their recovery and what they felt contributed to their achievement of long-term sobriety. Alcoholism got in the way of who I was supposed to be. Recovery made me the person I was supposed to be. Paul

When Kobe joins soccer he couldn't be happier and looks forward to his second season. But when he starts to lose interest in his favourite sport, his dad becomes concerned. Kobe and his dad explore a solution. Up to seventy percent of children quit soccer Kobe however, doesn't quit.

Josh is sometimes forgetful and can test his Mom's patience. However, after some serious consequences, he learns to take responsibility for his forgetfulness. He also shows his mother that he can remember things that are important to him.

Coaches believe mental attitude accounts for 50% of not only players' success, but also teams' success. Get Your Head In The Game offers insight into the relationship between mental attitude and the performance of soccer players, and also assists both players and coaches who are aspiring to improve their mental game and motivate their teams.

Reach For The Stars, Ryan is a book about a child's frustration and success in learning. Ryan's mom helps him through laughter and encouragement to continue trying to learn the new tasks when he gets frustrated. This is a book that encourages young children to learn. In one situation, Ryan attempted to print his name and became frustrated. His mother helped him through telling him to reach for the stars and when he does she tickles him. He forgets he was frustrated and continued trying until he learnt to print his name. Several examples are used to illustrate the challenges and triumphs for children as they learn.

One Day: A Story About Positive Attitude, provides a summary of the skills needed for young people to achieve success as athletes. The motivational stories about some of the best male and female football players in the world who have overcome poverty, birth defects, health problems, and family issues are sure to light the fire in any player.

Oh My Gosh Josh Loves Soccer is a funny book that all parents of children who love sports will identify with. His passion while admirable at times frustrates his mother. Josh is all boy who loves playing soccer. All parents and children who love sports will identify with this story.