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Quiet kids : help your introverted child succeed in an extroverted world / by Fonseca, Christine,1966-(CARDINAL)502258;
Includes bibliographical references.Author's note -- Introduction -- Introverts and extroverts : a matter of hardwiring -- The science of temperament -- A wallflower : or not -- Soaring with your strengths -- In their own words : a matter of temperament -- Introverts at home -- Setting the foundation -- Nurturing resiliency -- Building a stronger village -- In their own words : introverts and extroverts, oh my! -- Introverts at school -- How introverts learn -- Leveling the playing field -- Coping with failure -- In their own words: the pressure to succeed : high school introverts -- Speak out -- Introverts at play -- Surviving the social scene -- Navigating through the mine fields -- Creativity, technology and building on strengths -- In their own words : moving from shame to empowerment -- Looking to the future -- Final words -- Recommended readings -- References -- Acknowledgements -- About the author.
Subjects: Introversion in children.; Child rearing.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The hidden gifts of the introverted child : helping your child thrive in an extroverted world / by Laney, Marti Olsen.(CARDINAL)666668;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-290) and index.
Subjects: Introversion in children.; Child rearing.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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I am quiet : a story for the introvert in all of us / by Powers, Andie,author.(CARDINAL)413869; Petersen, Betsy,illustrator.(CARDINAL)360712;
Although many people think Emile is shy, he is simply quiet on the outside while on the inside, his imagination is loud and wild.Grades K-1.Ages 3-6.
Subjects: Fiction.; Picture books.; Imagination; Introversion in children; Quietude;
Available copies: 25 / Total copies: 30
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Nimbus plays alone / by Tanaka, Saki,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)896661;
"Nimbus cloud loves life in the sky, peekabooing Sun and raining on Ground below. But soon other clouds want to join in the fun, and Nimbus isn't so sure they can play together: Cumulus is too silly and too loud, Cirrus does not listen, and Stratus always wants to touch! Nimbus knows the best way to play is alone, by yourself. Then why do they seem to want to be friends? With a riotous celebration of clouds, author-illustrator Saki Tanaka reminds us that there is more than one way to make a friend"--
Subjects: Picture books.; Clouds; Friendship in children; Introversion in children; Introverts; Neurodiversity; Neurodivergent children; Clouds; Friendship; Neurodivergent people; Picture books.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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Shy me / by Feder, Sandra V.,author.; Barron, Ashley,illustrator.(CARDINAL)343199;
"A shy young child talks about situations when shyness takes over and what helps them engage more fully. In this compassionate exploration of shyness, a child describes feeling shy in a variety of home, social and school situations. These include meeting a new person, being in a crowded place and being on stage for a class performance. Sometimes the child feels shy with friends or when trying to make a new friend. When feeling shy, the child tries to be brave and identify what might help in each situation. Sometimes it helps to go slowly, find a quiet place or practice for a performance. And sometimes what helps is finding a buddy or noticing that other children feel shy too. Sandra V. Feder's nuanced text and Ashley Barron's cut-paper collage illustrations together create an endearing character who finds a way to cope with shy feelings. Joining Angry Me and Peaceful Me in the Emotions and Me series, Shy Me is sure to strike a chord with anyone who has ever felt or still feels shy."--
Subjects: Picture books.; Bashfulness; Introversion;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Wallflowers / by Joy, Mackenzie,author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)862611;
"People call you a wallflower. Sometimes they call you shy. Sometimes they call you quiet, or maybe even scared. People think these are bad things, because sometimes they are LOUD. But you are happy just the way you are. And maybe you don't need to learn to be loud, they just need to learn to listen. Mackenzie Joy beautifully pairs her gorgeous illustrations with minimalist text in this heartwarming book that doesn't just acknowledge shy children, but celebrates them--because every wallflower deserves their chance to grow." --Ages 4 to 8.
Subjects: Fiction.; Novels.; Picture books.; Bashfulness; Emotions; Imagination; Introversion; Introverts; Play; Self-esteem; Self-reliance;
Available copies: 22 / Total copies: 25
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My father before me : a memoir / by Forhan, Chris,1959-author.(CARDINAL)655596;
"The fifth of eight children, Chris Forhan was born into a family of silence. His mother and father often sat in the same room but exchanged no words. He and his siblings learned, without being told, that certain thoughts and feelings were not to be shared. On the evenings his father didn't come home, the rest of the family would eat dinner without him, his whereabouts unknown, his absence pronounced but unspoken. And on a cold night just before Christmas 1973, long after dinner, the rest of the family asleep, Forhan's father killed himself in the garage--a new silence. Forty years later, Chris speaks into the quiet his father left behind, digging into his family's past and finding within each generation the same abandonment, loss, and silence in which he was raised. Like Ian Frazier in Family or Philip Roth in American Pastoral, Forhan shows his family as both a part and a product of its time. My Father Before Me is a family history, an investigation into a death, and a stirring portrait of an Irish Catholic childhood, all set against a backdrop of America from the Great Depression to Elvis Costello. Lucidly and unflinchingly, Forhan attempts to understand his father and ultimately himself in order to avoid passing his family's silence on to his children. To separate this silence from the introversion that inspires him as a writer, he courageously confronts it, telling the story that his family will not tell, and piecing together the fragments of the life that his father chose to leave"--Provided by publisher.Part I: A father's son -- Part II: Asleep at the post -- Part III: Empty plate -- Part IV: A voice in the air -- Part V: Silence and song.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Forhan, Chris, 1959-; Forhan, Chris, 1959-; Poets, American; Fathers and sons; Fathers; Suicide; Irish Americans; Catholics; Dysfunctional families; Silence; Fathers.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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The gifted teen survival guide : smart, sharp, and ready for (almost) anything / by Galbraith, Judy,author.(CARDINAL)523584; Delisle, James R.,1953-author.(CARDINAL)733070;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Giftedness 101 -- Intelligence design -- Whoa, that's intense -- How to shape a gifted brain -- Taking charge of your life -- Making school work for you -- College, careers, and beyond -- Social smarts, relationship realities -- On being gifted... and a teenager."Meet the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted students with the fifth edition of this classic bestseller. Support the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted students with the fifth edition of The Gifted Teen Survival Guide, a one-of-a-kind book full of sage advice to help teens understand themselves, relate well with others, and reach their potential in life. The fifth edition continues to be the ultimate teen guide to thriving in a world that doesn't always support or understand high ability. Based on surveys from more than 1,400 teens, The Gifted Teen Survival Guide covers the topics that gifted teens want and need to know about. Full of surprising facts, cutting-edge research, revealing quizzes and survey results, step-by-step strategies, inspiring quotes and stories, and insightful expert essays, the guide gives readers the tools they need to appreciate their giftedness as an asset and use it to make the most of who they are. The fifth edition has been revised to meet the needs of gifted students today, including: Updated information about changes in education and in society, such as: the thinking about twice-exceptionality and multiple intelligences ; terminology of autism spectrum disorder ; equity in gifted programs and underserved gifted students ; homeschooling ; gender and sexuality ; mental health. New research findings about brain development in gifted teens. A wealth of additional resources including books, publications, associations, programs, websites, and much more. Sections on concepts such as mindfulness, meditation, introversion, and intensities. Exploration into school-related topics, such as online schooling, taking a gap year after high school, going to college, and finding scholarships. Up-to-date guidelines for socializing online and using social media. With more than a quarter million copies in print, The Gifted Teen Survival Guide is essential reading for gifted teens, their parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about smart, talented, curious young people. Part of Self-Help for Teens®. Free Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support teens' social and emotional health"--Provided by publisher."This updated classic is essential reading for gifted teens, their parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about helping smart, talented, curious young people understand themselves, relate well with others, and reach their potential in a world that doesn't always support or understand high ability"--Ages 11+
Subjects: Gifted children; Gifted teenagers; Young adult literature.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Violet Shrink / by Baldacchino, Christine,author.(CARDINAL)613631; Mok, Carmen,illustrator.(CARDINAL)632492;
"Violet Shrink doesn't like parties. Or bashes, or gatherings. Lots of people and lots of noise make Violet's tummy ache and her hands sweat. She would much rather spend time on her own, watching the birds in her backyard, reading comics or listening to music through her purple headphones. The problem is that the whole Shrink family loves parties with loud music and games and dancing. At cousin Char's birthday party, Violet hides under a table and imagines she is a shark gliding effortlessly through the water, looking for food. And at Auntie Marlene and Uncle Leli's anniversary bash, Violet sits alone at the top of the stairs, imagining she is a slithering snake way up in the branches. When Violet learns that the Shrink family reunion is fast approaching, she musters up the courage to have a talk with her dad. In this thoughtful story about understanding and acceptance, Violet's natural introversion and feelings of social anxiety are normalized when she and her father reach a solution together. Christine Baldacchino's warm text demonstrates the role imagination often plays for children dealing with anxiety, and the power of a child expressing their feelings to a parent who is there to listen. Carmen Mok's charming illustrations perfectly capture Violet's emotions and the vibrancy of her imagination. A valuable contribution to books addressing mental health."--AD910LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Fiction.; Introversion; Social phobia; Mental health; Imagination;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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