Maria Dismondy crafts engaging children's literature, focusing on themes that promote positive values and spark young imaginations. Her writing style is accessible and captivating, ensuring children are both entertained and enlightened by her stories. Dismondy is driven by a desire to inspire and give back, a spirit that resonates throughout her work.
Buddy, a boy who lives in the city, can' t wait to visit his Uncle Frank, who lives in the countryside. Chicken coop and farm animals... there' s never a dull moment when hanging out on a farm. When Buddy' s dad drops him off at Uncle Frank' s, he gives Buddy his allowance. Buddy can spend the money on anything he wants! This will be the best week ever! How will Buddy choose to spend his allowance? Find out through this heartfelt story that illustrates the concept of bucket filling (co authored by Carol McCloud, the author of the Bucket Filler series of books) - acts of kindness that increases happiness for all.
"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.
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 is loaded with enriching content that fosters creative parent-child interactions rooted in the values that matter most to you.
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.
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.
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. Find out if Leah and Dexter will ever learn to get along!--
Back cover.
Stephen is a little kid with big dreams of playing football. The odds are
against him when he is tested and faced with challenges. This is a story of a
boy who worked hard to defy the odds and become a leader.
Johnny is a big fan of school but that all changes when the new kid, Gabe
arrives. Gabe doesn't speak any English, and that doesn't stop Johnny from
going out of his way to be unkind.
Sami’s perfect life falls apart when the new girl moves in next door. Sami doesn’t need another friend… she has her best friend Stella! She thinks two is the perfect pair and three’s a crowd! Jasmine just wants to be included and play with her new neighbor friends. But three is a tricky number when it comes to friendships. Most of the time, someone gets left out. As a teacher, author and much sought after presenter, author Maria Dismondy saw a need for a children’s book that dealt with the difficulty kids have when there is jealousy in friendships. Pink Tiara Cookies for Three does exactly that. Pink Tiara Cookies for Three brings up the concept of “Three’s a Crowd.” Will Sami learn how to adjust and make room for one more friend? Will she see that her lack of inclusion is unkind? Through the lessons illustrated in this book, you can help your child learn what they can do in this type of situation. The best book for positively confronting “Three’s a Crowd” in friendships. Pink Tiara Cookies for Three by award-winning author, Maria Dismondy, carries the key message of conflict resolution, jealousy, and inclusion supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. This book is the perfect addition to other books in your collection that focus on resolving conflict in three way friendships, of any age, such as the work of Diane Alber (A Little Spot of Kindness) and Trudy Ludwig (The Invisible Boy).
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.
