New Release Books by Maria Dismondy

Sunny Side Upbringing is a simple parenting toolkit designed to make your life easier and more fulfilled by keeping your family values on the forefront of daily life. Parent educator, Maria Dismondy, took her greatest advice, research, ideas, activities and educational resources from over the last 20 years and put them down on paper for us all to benefit from. The result is a month-by-month parenting resource (kind of like a parent''s best friend) that''s loaded with enriching content thatfosters creative parent-child interactions rooted in the values that matter most to you. With all the research done for you, all you have to do is open the page and jump into the fun of parenting with purpose.

"Leah and Dexter are brother and sister. They don''t always get along. In fact, there are times they can be downright mean to each other. The ooey, gooey jelly donuts in this story are a testament to the power of kindness, caring and generosity."--Publisher description.

Lucy has big hair, eats fun foods and is teased by a boy named Ralph at school because she is different. She tries to be brave but she wishes the teasing would stop. What should I do? she asks herself over and over. Lucy''s Papa Gino reminds her to do the right thing and treat people with kindness. So when Ralph gets stuck on the playground and needs help, will Lucy use this chance to teach Ralph a lesson? Or will she have the courage to be true to herself and make the right choice with an act of kindness? Readers of all ages can empathize with Lucy''s brave journey as she sets out to rise above Ralph''s mean words, stay true to herself and build her self-esteem every step of the way. This book comes with a free Reader''s Companion, complete with discussion questions, lesson plans and activities for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy direct from the publisher website. The best book for teaching kindness and confronting bullying. Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun is perhaps the most beloved book by award-winning author Maria Dismondy. It carries the key message of love, courage and positivity supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on emotions, confidence and bullying. Like the work of Adir Levy (What Would Danny Do?) and Jacquelyn Stagg (Kindness Starts with You).

Sami and Stella are best friends and neighbors. When Jasmine moves in across the street, a friendship triangle begins. The girls learn how to adjust and make room for one more.

Whats more fun than showing your baby how to blow kisses? Teaching them how to display respect, empathy, and other powerful traits that will support them on their journey through life.

Chloe loves going to school, but lately something is different. Chloe has all the ingredients of a great friend - kindness, empathy, compassion, and more. Chloe wonders, "What do you do when friends don''t treat you with kindness?" Find out how this brave girl navigates the trials and tribulations that pop up on her way to discovering the recipe for lasting friendship.

Find out what happens when a young boy decides to never say never!

Champ and Walter, two boys from very different worlds, have a seemingly insignificant thing in common--their love for potato chips--but when Champ''s world starts to crumble, Walter''s kindness helps him feel better.

It''s Gabe''s first day of school in America, and he doesn''t speak English. This story shows how a simple act of kindness is worth more than a thousand words. Kindness really is a universal language.