New Releases by Suzy Capozzi

The Positive Power series introduce self-esteem and empathy to young readers. I Am Powerful is a fun and encouraging Step 2 Step Into Reading about believing in yourself! Even a young kid can make a difference in their community! I Am Powerful follows a young girl as she learns to trust in her abilities. In this installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children will learn the affirmation "I am powerful" through an encouraging story of self-confidence, self-empowerment and activism. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Celebrate Christmas with Frosty the Snowman in this hardcover storybook with a lift-the-flap holiday calendar at the end! Everyone''s favorite snowman with a corncob pipe, a button nose, and coal eyes comes to life on Christmas every year. Based on the beloved animated television special from 1969, this hardcover storybook retells the whole magical story of Frosty the Snowman. Children ages 3 to 7 can join in the festivities with the included Christmas countdown calendar with 25 flaps to lift. It’s the perfect way to get ready for Christmas!

The Positive Power early reader series introduces self-esteem and empathy to budding young readers. I Am Smart is a fun and encouraging story about making good choices. Now a part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading! When a young boy''s teacher announces that there will be a science fair in a few weeks, he is worried. He doesn''t like science. But by doing research, asking his friends for help instead of going out to play soccer, and not giving up, he learns that making smart choices leads to success. In this installment of the Positive Power series, kids will learn the affirmation "I am smart" through a relatable story of dedication and perseverence. Through simple text and joyful illustrations, this installment in the Positive Power series inspires kids to make smart choices while giving them the confidence they need to transform from little to BIG readers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

The Positive Power early reader series introduces self-esteem and empathy to budding young readers. I Am Helpful is a fun and encouraging story about the rewards of helping out! Now part of the premier early reading line, Step into Reading! When a new baby sister arrives, one little girl has a lot to adjust to. But by helping her parents and taking on special jobs like singing to the baby, she learns that being a big sister comes with big rewards. In this installment of the Positive Power series, kids will learn the affirmation "I am helpful" through a relatable story of responsibility and support. Through simple text and joyful illustrations, this installment in the Positive Power series inspires kids to be helpful while giving them the confidence they need to transform from little to BIG readers. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Dig in! Julia is baking a yummy cake. But first she has to make sure her ingredients are juuuust right: a cup of flour, a teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of salt (and some more delicious ingredients!), and voilà, you’re done. An early reader series that features complex ideas like gravity, Cubism, metaphor and hyperbole, the What’s the Big Idea series explains big concepts in a simple and relatable way. In For Good Measure, Julia Child bakes a delicious cake, and walks you through the basics of fractions as you discover the joy and satisfaction of cooking.

I Am Brave follows a little girl as she navigates her own family vacation, complete with her first airplane ride, a giant water slide at the hotel, a spooky cave—with bats!—and the main role in a disappearing trick. Thankfully, with her brother, parents, and even a magician as a guide, she learns to overcome hesitation and embrace her family’s new adventures. Repeating the affirmation that “I am brave” allows courage to take over and helps her have a very happy vacation. I Am Brave is the fourth title in the Positive Power series. About the Positive Power Series: Short on words and long on empowerment, the Positive Power early reader series teaches kids and parents alike the power of positive affirmations and how to incorporate them into their daily lives.

I Am Strong follows a young boy on a fun-filled day as he learns what it means to be strong. Despite his small size, he surprises his teammates and himself when he demonstrates mental, emotional, and physical strength to become the Field Day champion! This third title in the Positive Power series will get kids excited about their own strengths—whether it’s learning to read or running really fast. And it includes 2 sheets of stickers! About the Positive Power Series: Short on words and long on empowerment, the Positive Power early reader series teaches kids and parents alike the power of positive affirmations and how to incorporate them into their daily lives.

I Am Kind follows a little girl who sees kindness all around her. Her mother is kind when she volunteers in the community, and her neighbor is kind when he gives her strawberries from his garden. Even her nature troop is kind when they take care of the earth! The little girl realizes that she, too, has the power to be kind, and that even small actions can have a big impact. In this new installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children will learn the affirmation “I am kind” through an encouraging story of community and everyday kindness. About the Positive Power Series: Short on words and long on empowerment, the Positive Power early reader series teaches kids and parents alike the power of positive affirmations and how to incorporate them into their daily lives.

It''s Thanksgiving Day, and there''s a lot to be done before turkey time! I Am Thankful follows a young boy through his busy holiday adventures, from running in the turkey trot to helping his family bake pies. Even though the weather might ruin the annual family football game, the jam-packed day proves there''s never a shortage of things to be thankful for. In this first installment of the Positive Power series, kids will learn the affirmation “I am thankful” through a delightful story of food, family, and fun. About the Positive Power Series: Short on words and long on empowerment, the Positive Power early reader series teaches kids and parents alike the power of positive affirmations and how to incorporate them into their daily lives.

This Step 4 leveled reader about Nelson Mandela, the Nobel Prize–winning activist for racial equality in South Africa, is as spellbinding a biography as you can find. His journey from student to revolutionary to inmate to president of South Africa will inspire and engage kids of all ages. As conversations about race, prejudice, and injustice pervade classrooms and homes, teachers and parents need books that can bring those discussions within the grasp of kids. Nelson Mandela’s story, told honestly and accessibly, is just such a book. The subjects of apartheid and racism are handled with aplomb, and readers will find much to discuss with their classmates, friends, and families. Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

Belle''s love for a kind-hearted beast breaks the spell that had turned him into a monster.

School is cool—when you’re a Disney Cutie! Join the Cuties as they take part in fun, school activities and offer handy-dandy classroom survival tips. This full-color book features magnets for girls to put on their lockers, a patch to iron on a T-shirt, and calling cards to hand out to new classmates with their names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.

Betty Spaghetty has a new pen pal. And she''s writing all about what a typical "Betty" day is like. Meet Betty''s awesome family and her super-cool friends. When you meet Betty Spaghetty, she''ll show you what it''s like to be a hip girl in the 21st century!

Betty and her friends each have an exciting event coming up. Betty has a horse show, Hannah has a singing competition, and Zoe has a rollerblading race-all on Saturday! Will each of the girls remember to go and cheer for her friends, as well as make it to her own event?