Titles by Marina Megale

Based on a true story, this brief book presents a child who seeks, and finally obtains, help in a domestic violence situation. Written in such a way that it can be used with toddlers as well as school-aged children, Something Is Wrong at My House provides brief text with illustrations on one page of each two-page spread, and more detailed information on the facing page. This is an ideal resource for school nurses, counselors, social workers and teachers, and by therapists and the staff in shelters.Basado en una historia real, este breve libro presenta a un niño que busca, y finalmente consigue, ayuda en una situación de violencia doméstica. Escrito de tal manera que se puede usar tanto con niños pequeños así como con niños de edad escolar, Algo anda mal en mi casa provee un texto breve con ilustraciones en una página de cada doble página, e información más detallada en la página de enfrente. Éste es un recurso ideal para enfermeras escolares, consejeros, trabajadores sociales y maestros, y para terapeutas y el personal en albergues.

The engaging and interactive books in this series help preschool and elementary school-aged children begin to learn problem-solving skills. Each book introduces a specific problem familiar to most children and then prompts the child to consider alternative solutions. The stories encourage critical thinking and exploration of ideas within a familiar situation. An introduction explains how the books may be used, and provides helpful tips to assist parents and teachers. In this book, Megan and Amy want to play with the same truck at the same time. What will happen?

The engaging and interactive books in this series help preschool and elementary school-aged children begin to learn problem-solving skills. Each book introduces a specific problem familiar to most children and then prompts the child to consider alternative solutions. The stories encourage critical thinking and exploration of ideas within a familiar situation. An introduction explains how the books may be used, and provides helpful tips to assist parents and teachers. Danny is tired of playing alone and wants to have a friend. Can he learn how to join in other children’s activities?

Well illustrated and easy to understand, this simple first aid book helps kids think calmly and wisely in a number of situations in which they are likely to find themselves. The authors—one a teacher and the other a firefighter and paramedic—provide step-by-step instructions for handling such common problems as cuts, bloody noses, stings, electric shock, and burns. The book opens with a note for parents explaining how children can practice the first aid techniques, and concludes with a first aid quiz and instructions on calling 9-1-1 and other emergency numbers. This revised edition also includes information on HIV safety.

The engaging and interactive books in this series help preschool and elementary school-aged children begin to learn problem-solving skills. Each book introduces a specific problem familiar to most children and then prompts the child to consider alternative solutions. The stories encourage critical thinking and exploration of ideas within a familiar situation. An introduction explains how the books may be used, and provides helpful tips to assist parents and teachers. Jenny is being teased by a bully, who is calling her a “dummy” or “cry baby.” Through this story, children will learn how to deal with name-calling.