Hello World! I`m a Programmer!, Day Sophia, Johnson Megan

This book features a range of children, including children with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and cochlear implants. Themes of skin color, adoption, and other family situations help children see that differences make their community exciting. The central theme of We're more alike than different helps build bridges for strong friendships. This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world.

About the Celebrate! Board book series

Celebrate everyday moments of childhood with MVP Kids board books for children ages 0-6. Sophia Day interacts with children through memorable verse and inviting illustrations. Topics cover important routines, life events, family changes, foundational math and science concepts, holiday celebrations, and more. Young children follow the MVP Kids as they develop good character and learn important life lessons. Helpful Teaching Tips sections are included in each book to equip and guide you toward a deeper understanding of each subject. Join the MVP Kids and celebrate growing up!

About MVP Kids

Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Faith and her best friend Olivia are excited to be in the drama club's spring play Faith has landed the lead role and eagerly signed up to help with every opportunity from set building to collecting costume pieces and props. Faith soon discovers that being involved in too many extra commitments is overwhelming She rarely has time to be a kid, spend time with her friends, or do the things that make her feel relaxed and happy. Bad dreams, poor sleep, and habits of nail biting and hair twirling all point to the fact that Faith is stressed out Her mom explains the skills of delegating, prioritizing, and organizing her tasks, and friends and family show support by offering their own time to help her complete her commitments. A bit of mindfulness and self-care recharge her for the busiest days, and she learns the value of balancing work with rest.

This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. This title includes a trans-racial foster adoptive family.

About the Help Me Understand series
The Help Me Understand series provides elementary children with tools to identify, understand, and responsibly manage difficult emotions. Each book follows the life of one of our sixteen diverse MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide with further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. Themes include children overcoming and managing anger, anxiety, insecurity, boredom, arrogance, and more. Through difficult challenges, the MVP Kids learn to make the right choices in the midst of big feelings.

About MVP Kids
Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Sarah is an intelligent, quiet school-aged girl. She doesn't quite feel like she fits in with others. She has a peculiar interest in her ant colony, and she feels too nervous to raise her hand or call attention to herself in class. She is anxious about attending a basketball clinic, sure she will embarrass herself in front of the other players. When she walks in on the first day, she exhibits sure signs of insecurity, feeling like others are talking about and laughing at her, blushing, and reluctance to partner with other students. As she compares herself to others, she feels smaller, less talented, less beautiful, and less important. Her inner thoughts of comparison and insecurity distract her from doing her best. Her older brother, with a very outgoing personality, seems to know everyone and feel comfortable in any situation. He gives her bad advice to try to gain confidence by finding faults in others, but following his advice leaves her feeling even worse. Finally, she is given good advice from her step-father to stop comparing herself to others, but to focus on improving her skills and encouraging others. Her mom helps her practice confidence and relationship skills such as eye contact, good posture, and giving genuine compliments. With this advice, she is able to focus on doing her best while also building positive relationships. Her confidence grows and she finally feels like she belongs with this new group of friends.

This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world.

About the Help Me Understand series

The Help Me Understand series provides elementary children with tools to identify, understand, and responsibly manage difficult emotions. Each book follows the life of one of our sixteen diverse MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide with further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. Themes include children overcoming and managing anger, anxiety, insecurity, boredom, arrogance, and more. Through difficult challenges, the MVP Kids learn to make the right choices in the midst of big feelings.

About MVP Kids

Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Faith and her best friend Olivia are excited to be in the drama club's spring play Faith has landed the lead role and eagerly signed up to help with every opportunity from set building to collecting costume pieces and props. Faith soon discovers that being involved in too many extra commitments is overwhelming She rarely has time to be a kid, spend time with her friends, or do the things that make her feel relaxed and happy. Bad dreams, poor sleep, and habits of nail biting and hair twirling all point to the fact that Faith is stressed out Her mom explains the skills of delegating, prioritizing, and organizing her tasks, and friends and family show support by offering their own time to help her complete her commitments. A bit of mindfulness and self-care recharge her for the busiest days, and she learns the value of balancing work with rest.

This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world. This title includes a trans-racial foster adoptive family.

About the Help Me Understand series
The Help Me Understand series provides elementary children with tools to identify, understand, and responsibly manage difficult emotions. Each book follows the life of one of our sixteen diverse MVP Kids and contains a discussion guide with further insight and reflection questions related to the book's content. Themes include children overcoming and managing anger, anxiety, insecurity, boredom, arrogance, and more. Through difficult challenges, the MVP Kids learn to make the right choices in the midst of big feelings.

About MVP Kids
Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.

Miriam is always in the know and ready to explain it all! Just like her favorite teachers, she cares for her students, helps them discover the world, and never stops learning for herself. Join her class and learn about what teachers do in and out of the classroom. An interview with a real-life teacher describes the career and gives practical advice to future educators.

Miriam loves school and really admires her teachers. Her dad is also a college professor, which gives her insight into the life of a dedicated teacher. Set sets up her classroom and prepares lessons for her students, her favorite stuffed animals. Friends come alongside her as principal and coworkers, making sure every student's needs are met. A comical parent-teacher conferences depicts Miriam talking to her grandmother about her son's assignments. Miriam also addresses the role of technology and online learning. Anyone who has ever had a special teacher in their life or aspired to be one will appreciate the honor given to our educators. Children will love the relatable description of the career, and the playful illustrations are sure to produce smiles and laughter.

This book series showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in the pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world.

About the Playful Apprentice series

The Playful Apprentice series for ages 4-10 is an imaginative and poignant view into children's role-playing. These playful picture books expose children to a variety of community roles and career options that fuel dreams and support character building. The text provides real-life job descriptions while comical illustrations bring duties into context for kids. Readers will gain confidence in trying on new roles and be inspired by interviews and advice from real professionals.

About MVP Kids

Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social and emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. MVP Kids board books enrich preschool readers while hardcovers and paperbacks focus on school-aged children. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.