Michael loves interesting words (hard words like ELASTIC, little words like VAST, and big words like SMITHEREENS) and is always on the lookout for words to coll

Based on a true story from Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s childhood in South Africa, Desmond and the Very Mean Word reveals the power of words and the secret of fo

With gentle encouragement, this book teaches children that they can think before speaking, choose what to say and how to say it, and find positive ways to respo

Recounts the events of a day when everything goes wrong for Alexander. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Reference for children's writers includes graded word lists (K-6), a thesaurus of the words with synonyms and annotated with reading levels, advice and tips on