You're Invited 
Paperback– March 6, 2025 
by  Melissa Fisher Paoni  (Author)
Mia is turning 10, and she is excited to celebrate her birthday with her group of friends. She was crushed when they all declined her invitation to her party. Mia's ability to turn this situation into a positve experience is explored, along with perspectives of other students.

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Dylan's Hero: A Story of Overcoming Negative Thinking

Dylan is navigating 3rd Grade at Fancy Prairie Elementary School. He struggles with self doubt, self-criticism, worries and low self-esteem.  See how Dylan’s Hero helps him overcome and solve his problems with his best buddy Chunk by his side.

Sarah Stays Home: A Child's Story of Coping During a Pandemic

Sarah is a fourth-grader who felt satisfied with her school, activities, friends, and family. When a virus pandemic shut down all activities, Sarah became discouraged and sad. Stress symptoms affected Sarah, including difficulty concentrating, irritability, and worry. Her mother helped Sarah to see that she had many things in her life, despite feeling she was missing out. Finding ways to control her activities and to take care of herself were explored, as well as contributing to others. While she still worried, she found some peace in focusing on the positives rather than the negatives.

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