Frank Carlson Library

"William Golding's unforgettable classic of boyhood adventure and the savagery of humanity comes to Penguin Classics in a stunning Graphic Deluxe Edition with a new foreword by Lois Lowry As provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, Lord of the Flies continues to ignite passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. William Golding's compelling story about a group of very ordinary boys marooned on a coral island...

Zak has autism, so he sometimes responds to the world around him in unconventional ways. As he describes his point of view, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors and learn valuable lessons about patience, tolerance, and understanding.

A wonderful story for teaching kids how to practice the art of friendship and getting along with others. Readers follow Brown Pencil as he learns that to be a good friend, he must find a way to recognize his friendship talents and share them with others. First released in 2012, this 2nd edition has been extensively updated to bring more empathy and understanding into the story.--Publisher.

All kids can relate to Herman Jiggle. He wants to make new friends, but he is so nervous his words get stuck. With practice and help from mom, he soon learns the important skills of introducing himself and starting a conversation.--Publisher.

"Social Skills Activities for Kids gives children the confidence to successfully navigate social situations at home, at school, and in the world in between. From keeping the conversation ball moving to learning to compromise to practicing good table manners, these engaging activities help kids develop and use their social skills superpowers."-- Back cover.

"When Pig's peaceful, feel-good kind of day is interrupted by a Pesky Fly, he has to figure out what to do. Can he get his feel-good feelings back, and maybe even make a new friend along the way?"--Back cover.

"The Social Justice Standards from Teaching Tolerance are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Respecting Diversity, students learn to engage and create relationships with those who both look similar to and different from themselves. Readers will see the domain of diversity in action and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess,...

"Beeper's Obsession" is a fun and colorful children's tale that seeks to impart a valuable lesson of empathy and tolerance to adults and kids alike. With loveable characters and a memorable story, children will love reading about John's trip to the grocery store and his unique obsession with fire alarms.--Publisher.