New Releases by Ellen Javernick

From the bestselling author of What If Everybody Did That? comes a story about looking for the AWESOME in every day. For Andrew, it seems like everything is going wrong. From trouble at school to skinned knees at the park, there are AWFUL things happening everywhere! But then his big sister gives him a challenge: instead of focusing on the bad things, try to find something AWESOME in every day. At first, it seems like an impossible task. But slowly, the world begins to look a little different to Andrew, even when some things don''t go as planned. Are you up for the challenge, too? Join Andrew and his loving family as he searches for the AWESOME in every day.

What if everybody were more thoughtful before they judged someone? If you see someone in a wheelchair, you might think he or she couldn''t compete in a race. But...you might be wrong. What if you see a child with no hair? Do you think she is embarrassed all the time? How about a kid who has a really hard time reading? Do you think that means he''s not smart? You might think so. But...you might be wrong. With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That? explores the preconceived notions we have about the world and encourages kids to be more thoughtful.

What if everybody chose to be kind? If you tell someone that they can''t play with you, there''s no harm done, right? But what if everybody said that? What if everybody forgot to be kind...and made fun of other kids'' artwork at school, or told a fib, or refused to share with a person in need? The world wouldn''t be a very nice place to live. But what if everybody thought before they spoke, so the world would be a kinder place? With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That? explores the power of words and shows kids that the things we say matter.

Reading assessment book for use with the running records on the Columbia University Teachers College Reading & Writing Project website.Alex is so anxious to use his new skateboard that he ignores his family''s warnings. Students will enjoy reading this action packed book and will learn a valuable lesson along the way. F&P I, RR/DLL: 11, DRA2: 12, Lexile: 250L, Stage: Early, Type: Fiction

Fiction, Reading Recovery Level 4, F&P Level C, DRA2 Level 3, Theme Action Words, Stage Emergent-Early, Character N/A

Fiction, Reading Recovery Level 11, F&P Level G, DRA2 Level 12, Theme Cause/Effect, Stage Early, Character N/A

"Text first published in 1990 by Children''s Press, Inc."

A little boy finally gets a turtle for his birthday

Fiction, Reading Recovery Level 11, F&P Level G, DRA2 Level 12, Theme Cause/Effect, Stage Early, Character Alex

Nonfiction, Reading Recovery Level 5, F&P Level D, DRA2 Level 4, Theme Multicultural Celebrations, Stage Early, Character N/A

Describes the appearance and significance of objects in a Catholic Church building.

A series of mishaps keeps Jayme from bringing his little pig to school for show-and-tell, but as the weeks go by, the pig keeps growing until it is way too big to bring to school.

Polly tackles problems of all sizes and with the help of a mystery client, an Afro-American classmate, she even solves the loneliness of a new girl at school.

This book contains easy, educational bulletin boards and Christmas decorating ideas.