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Cheri J. Meiners

    This author focuses on children's literature, dedicated to fostering social and emotional skills. Her works are designed to help young readers understand the world around them and learn how to navigate it. She draws upon extensive experience in education to craft engaging and instructive narratives.

    Cool Down and Work Through Anger
    Stand Tall
    Have Courage!
    Be Honest and Tell the Truth
    Grow Strong!
    Accept and Value Each Person
    • 2018

      Making a Difference

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      With Bestselling author of 1.8 books worldwideAuthor Cheri Meiners is ranked #26 on Neilson Bookscan in children's emotional management books. Now, she writes a book in instilling values, ages 4 to 7.

      Making a Difference
    • 2016

      Grow Strong!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.4(27)Add rating

      In the quest for school success--not to mention a happy home life--kids have a lot to juggle: schoolwork, friends, activities, chores, bedrooms, electronics, lockers, and desks. Get Organized Without Losing It provides friendly, entertaining help for kids who want to manage their tasks, time, and stuff--without going overboard or being totally obsessed. Empower kids to: conquer clutter prioritize tasks master their devices (not the other way around) supercharge study skills, handle homework, and prepare for tests stop procrastinating and start enjoying less stress and more success Tips, examples, lists, and steps make it doable; jokes and cartoons make it enjoyable.

      Grow Strong!
    • 2015

      Stand Tall

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.2(30)Add rating

      Counsels children about the value of integrity, providing themed activity suggestions while explaining how to discern right from wrong, make positive decisions, keep promises, and stay true to oneself.

      Stand Tall
    • 2015

      Forgive and Let Go!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(40)Add rating

      For young children, learning to forgive—when they’ve been let down or had their feelings are hurt—can take time. Help children develop their forgiveness skills and learn how to accept an apology and move on without holding grudges. At the same time, encourage children to let go of disappointment and to accept when things don’t go the way they hope. Back matter includes advice for teaching forgiveness at home, at school, and in childcare.Being the Best Me!® SeriesFrom the author of the popular Learning to Get Along® books comes a one-of-a-kind character-development series. Each of the first six books in the Being the Best Me! series helps children learn, understand, and develop attitudes and positive character traits that strengthen self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Each book focuses on a specific attitude or character trait—optimism, self-esteem, assertiveness, resilience, integrity, and forgiveness. Also included are discussion questions, games, activities, and additional information for adults. Filled with diversity, these social story books will be welcome in school, home, and childcare settings.

      Forgive and Let Go!
    • 2014

      Have Courage!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.2(19)Add rating

      Counsels children how to develop the assertiveness skills that will help them do what they believe is right, sharing advice for distinguishing between helpful and harmful things that others say while taking reasonable risks and speaking out.

      Have Courage!
    • 2014

      Bounce Back!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.1(33)Add rating

      Resilience--the ability to recover or "bounce back" from problems, hurt, or loss--is critical for social and emotional health and helps people feel happy, capable, and in charge of their lives. Foster perseverance, patience, and resilience in children with this unique, encouraging book. Young children learn thought processes and actions that are positive, realistic, and helpful for bouncing back. The book also helps children recognize people who can support them in times of difficulty. Back matter includes advice for raising resilient children and fostering resiliency at school and in childcare. Being the Best Me!(R) Series From the author of the popular Learning to Get Along(R) books comes a one-of-a-kind character-development series. Each of the first six books in the Being the Best Me! series helps children learn, understand, and develop attitudes and positive character traits that strengthen self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Each book focuses on a specific attitude or character trait--optimism, self-esteem, assertiveness, resilience, integrity, and forgiveness. Also included are discussion questions, games, activities, and additional information for adults. Filled with diversity, these social story books will be welcome in school, home, and childcare settings.

      Bounce Back!
    • 2013

      Feel Confident!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.9(55)Add rating

      Empower children to recognize their individual worth and develop confidence in themselves, their abilities, and the choices they make. Children learn that they can speak up, expect and show respect, try new things, and believe in themselves. Confidence-building skills of accepting yourself, asking for what you need, making decisions, solving problems, and communicating are also discussed. Young children will respond to the true-to-life situations and colorful illustrations.Being the Best Me Series: From the author of the popular Learning to Get Along® books comes a one-of-a-kind character-development series. Each of the first six books in the Being the Best Me! series helps children learn, understand, and develop attitudes and positive character traits that strengthen self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Each book focuses on a specific attitude or character trait—optimism, self-esteem, assertiveness, resilience, integrity, and forgiveness. Also included are discussion questions, games, activities, and additional information for adults. Filled with diversity, these social story books will be welcome in school, home, and childcare settings.  

      Feel Confident!
    • 2010

      Everyone gets angry, so it’s never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with anger in helpful, appropriate ways. Children learn that it is okay to feel angry—but not okay to hurt anyone with actions or words. They discover concrete skills for working through anger: self-calming, thinking, getting help from a trusted person, talking and listening, apologizing, being patient, and viewing others positively. Reassuring and supportive, the book helps preschool and primary-age children see that when they cool down and work through anger, they can feel peaceful again.

      Cool Down and Work Through Anger
    • 2008

      Be Careful and Stay Safe

      • 35 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.0(58)Add rating

      The world can seem so perilous, especially where our children are concerned. But even very young children can learn basic skills for staying safe in ordinary situations and preparing for emergencies. Without scaring kids (or alarming adults), this book teaches little ones how to avoid potentially dangerous situations, ask for help, follow directions, use things carefully, and plan ahead. Includes questions, activities, and safety games that reinforce the ideas being taught.

      Be Careful and Stay Safe
    • 2007

      Be Honest and Tell the Truth

      • 35 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.2(54)Add rating

      Teaches young readers the importance of telling the truth and reassures them that, even though it may be difficult, it is always best to be honest. Includes discussion questions, games, and activities.

      Be Honest and Tell the Truth