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About Misty Black
Misty Black is an award-winning children's book author, a caring mother, a decent cook, and a terrible singer. When she's not annoying her children by singing at the top of her lungs, you can find her reading, playing board games, gardening, spending time with friends and family, and writing.
She is a 12-times bestselling author of 22 books and is working on 117 more, but who's counting?
When asked why she writes, she explained that books should be fun and exciting. Children deserve to love reading, and she wants to be a part of that.
Misty books include:
Punk and Friends Learn Social Skills series:
Punk the Skunk Learns to Say Sorry
Can Quilliam Learn to Control His Temper?
Brave the Beaver Has the Worry Warts
Sloan the Sloth Loves Being Different
Grunt the Grizzly Learns to Be Grateful
Clutz the Cat Learns to Do Hard Things
With Love Collection:
When You Feel Better: A Get Well Soon Gift
When you Feel Better companion coloring books
You Taught Me Love
You Taught me Love companion coloring book
Grandmas Are for Love
Bubble Head Adventure books:
Bubble Head, It's Time for Bed!
Bubble Head, Boo! Happy CLEAN Halloween!
Bubble Head, HO! HO! HO! Merry Clean Christmas!
Fizzle Fun Series:
Unicorns, Magic and Slime, Oh My!
My Mom the Fairy
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A mischievous elf? A snooping sister? A jingle-bell-nosed reindeer? Christmas has never been so comical!
Bathtime during the holidays is an extra fun adventure when you have a vivid imagination and a tub full of bubbles!
Fred imagines amazing adventures during his nightly bubble baths. "MONDAY, I'm a MERRY ELF, a joyful, happy soul. I check my list to see which kids will get a lump of coal." What will Fred be on TUESDAY?
Using alliteration and written in rhyme, this Christmas book teaches the DAYS OF THE WEEK and the importance of HYGIENE in an imaginative story your kids will want to read again and again. FOR AGES 2-7.
Includes GET-READY-FOR-BED/HYGIENE CHARTS kids can mark off in the back of the book to promote restful sleep and reduce bedtime stress.
Makes the perfect Christmas gift. Just add bubbles and a rubber duck for hours of good, clean fun! Grab your copy today!
Wait, what? A bedtime book that secretly gets your kids to WANT to TAKE A BATH and BRUSH THEIR TEETH?
YES!
This rhyming bedtime book uses the DAYS OF THE WEEK to teach the importance of HYGIENE and a nighttime routine in an imaginative story your kids will want to read again and again.
FOR AGES 2-7.
"SUNDAY, I'm a SAILOR with a ship to rule the waves. My quest today is simple--search for treasure in the caves." What will Fred be on MONDAY?
When it's time to go to sleep, will Fred's bedtime routine help him settle down?
Come SPLISH and SPLASH along on this WATER-ful adventure.
But shhh!
Don’t tell the kids they’re learning:
- Healthy Hygiene Habits
- A Bedtime Routine
- The Days of the Week
The repetition and rhyme are perfect for beginner readers.
Is bedtime stressful at your house?
Includes a GET-READY-FOR-BED/HYGIENE CHART in the back of the book to reduce bedtime stress and prepare for restful sleep.
Sweet dreams and adventure are coming your way. Promote restful sleep with your copy today!
An adorable growth mindset story focusing on the power of the word YET!
Adding "Yet" to the end of an "I can't" statement encourages resilience and makes hard things seem possible.
Clutz is a very CLUMSY cat! He doesn't like to try hard things because he's afraid he'll get hurt.
Maybe his motto will help:
I don’t know how to do this YET, and though it may be tough,
I’ll try my best to do it right. My best is good enough.
Amazing things can happen when we try our best.
Will Clutz learn that it's okay to make mistakes, that DOING YOUR BEST is a great thing, and that perseverance pays off?
Find out in this inspirational story about embracing challenges and gaining grit today!
Is it possible to be happy even when things aren’t going your way?
Yes! ♥ That’s what gratitude can do! ♥
Grunt the Grizzly was a grumpy bear. But his grumpiness was making him miserable.
Luckily, he has amazing friends, Punk the Skunk, Sloan the Sloth, and Brave the Beaver, who teach him that he can be in charge of his own happiness. Maybe their mantra can help him see past the negative and focus on the positive.
“Grumpies, grumpies, go away.
I would rather smile today.
When I’m grateful, I can see
All the good surrounding me.”
Will Grunt learn that it’s possible to be happy even when things are going wrong?
Find out in this adorable tale of friendship, compassion, and focusing on what is truly important. For ages 3-8, preschool through 2nd grade.
Gratitude exercises for use at home or in the classroom are included in the back of the book. ★ Help your child go from grumpy to grateful with the companion Grunt the Grizzly’s Gratitude Journal. ★
Perfect for fall, Thanksgiving, or any time, because being thankful never goes out of season!
Get your daily dose of gratitude by reading Grunt the Grizzly Learns to Be Grateful today!
Want to teach children about hard work and dedication?
Get help with this growth mindset story focusing on becoming the best version of yourself by:
- Working hard to achieve a goal
- Not comparing yourself to others
- Focusing on your unique talents and abilities
- Viewing challenges as opportunities
- Not giving up
- Improving self-confidence and loving who you are
Instead of being discouraged, Sloan decides to focus on what he is good at and work hard towards his goal. Will he stick to it until he accomplishes something amazing?
A self-worth story for children aged 3 to 8, preschool to 2nd grade.
Includes self-esteem boosting activities for children using positive self-talk and affirmations such as:
- I am loved
- I am important
- I can handle hard things
- I am strong
- I can work hard
It's never too early to teach children to work hard to accomplish their goals. Parent and teacher discussion materials on improving self-worth and having a growth mindset are included in the back of the book.
What happens when Sloan shows his friends the wonderful things that can happen with dedication and hard work?
Read Sloan the Sloth Loves Being Different today to see what can be accomplished by not giving up.
Finally!!! A humorous story to help kids manage their anger that they'll want to read again and again!
Quilliam the Porcupine has a very BAD TEMPER.
His friends have to duck whenever he gets red in the face and starts to shake. They don’t want to be hit by one of his SHOOTING QUILLS!
Quilliam doesn’t like putting his friends in danger. He wants to change, but how?
If your little ones need help mastering their BIG emotions, why not make it fun?!?
It’s never too early to talk about social and emotional resilience. A list of coping skills, as well as teacher and parent discussion materials on these topics, are included in the back of the book:
✓Being angry doesn't make you bad
✓Being a true friend
✓Practicing your favorite coping skills
✓Calming down
✓Helping others who are dealing with strong emotions
Quilliam's shooting quills are causing chaos. Can he learn to control his temper before someone gets hurt?
Find out now, and laugh along with Quilliam and his friends during the surprise ending.
Ayuda a los más pequeños a aliviar la ansiedad con las estrategias prácticas propuestas en Caleb el Castor. Para niños de edades 3-8.
Caleb no puede evitar preocuparse. La ansiedad hace que su corazón se acelere y que le duela el estómago.
¿Podrá Caleb aprender a calmar sus miedos para salvar sus amigos?
Un cuento ideal para irse a dormir, leer en clase, o para utilizar durante una sesión de terapia, en la cual el objetivo sea ayudar a los niños entender sus preocupaciones y calmar sus miedos.
◆ La autora trabajó junto con un consejero escolar certificado, para proporcionar los recursos del material de discusión al final del libro.
Al final del libro encontrarás varias estrategias para aprender a superar la ansiedad, así como materiales para generar conversación tanto con profesores como padres, acerca del tratamiento y la reducción de la ansiedad.
Nunca es demasiado pronto para conversar acerca de la resiliencia social y emocional, utilizando esta herramienta de enseñanza para terapistas y consejeros escolares.
¡Lée Caleb el Castor calma su anxiedad hoy a tus pequeños para ayudarles a como navegar sus emociones grandes!
★ English version: Brave the Beaver Has the Worry Warts, from the Punk and Friends Learn Social Skills series ★
Buy both versions and compare to help students improve their Spanish and English skills.
◆ A calming story for bedtime, the classroom, or therapy to help children understand their worries and calm their anxious minds. For ages 3-9, preschool to second grade.◆
Brave can't help but worry.
But when he worries too much, his heart races and his stomach aches. When it gets really bad . . .
POP!
. . . the worry warts start popping up too!
What’s a brave beaver to do? Can Brave set aside his fears to save a friend who is in trouble?
The author has teamed up with a licensed school counselor. In the back of the book, you'll find coping strategies and practical solutions to help recognize and reduce anxiety.
★ Read Brave the Beaver Has the Worry Warts to help your little ones master their BIG emotions today.
Paco el Perezoso no es bueno en los deportes como algunos de los otros animales. Es demasiado lento. Pero Sloan sabe que está bien.
En lugar de desanimarse, Paco se centra en lo que es bueno y se esfuerza para lograr su objetivo. ¡Únete a Paco el Perezoso para ver qué cosas asombrosas pueden pasar cuando te lo propones y crees en ti mismo!
Para niños de 3 a 8 años, preescolar a segundo grado.
En la parte posterior del libro se incluyen actividades de auto-fortalecimiento de la autoestima usando la auto-conversación positiva. Enseñando afirmaciones como:
SOY IMPORTANTE
SOY FUERTE
SOY AMADO
Para todos los que no encajan… ¡Nacieron para brillar! Son únicos con talentos y habilidades especiales. ¡Muestren sus habilidades!
Reconocer el bien en nosotros mismos y en los demás es una habilidad importante. ¿Puede Paco ayudar a sus amigos a ver que el ser diferente es algo maravilloso?
¡Lee A Paco el Perezoso le encanta ser diferente hoy para celebrar el ser único y maravilloso!
English version: Sloan the Sloth Loves Being Different. Buy both versions and compare to help students improve their Spanish and English skills!
An adorable story to help children recognize and develop their unique talents and improve their self-worth.
Sloan the Sloth isn’t good at sports like the other animals. He’s too slow. But Sloan knows that’s okay.
Instead of being discouraged, Sloan focuses on what he is good at and works hard to achieve his goal.
Join Sloan the Sloth to see what amazing things can happen when you put your mind to it and believe in yourself!
For children aged 3-8, preschool to 2nd grade.
Self-esteem boosting activities using positive self-talk are included in the back of the book. Teach affirmations such as:
♥ I AM LOVED
♥ I AM IMPORTANT
♥ I AM STRONG
For all those who don’t quite fit in . . . You were born to stand out! You are one of a kind with special talents and abilities. Let them shine!
Recognizing the good in ourselves and others is an important skill. Can Sloan help his friends see that being different is a wonderful thing?
Read Sloan the Sloth Loves Being Different today to celebrate unique, wonderful you!
◆ A picture book offering practical solutions to help children calm their anxious minds. ◆
For ages 3-8, preschool to second grade.
Brave has just moved and is sad about leaving his school and friends behind. Going to a new school is scary and Brave is worried.
But his anxiety causes his heart to race and his stomach to ache. When it gets really bad . . .
POP!
. . . the worry warts start popping up too!
What’s a brave beaver to do? Can Brave calm his fears to help a new friend who is in trouble?
The author has teamed up with a licensed school counselor. In the back of the book, you'll find coping strategies and practical solutions to help children understand their worries and reduce anxiety.
★ Read Brave the Beaver Has the Worry Warts to help your little ones master their BIG emotions today.
Also available in Spanish under Caleb el Castor: Zac e sus amigos
Punk the Skunk likes to tease. Normally, his teasing is harmless. But what happens when teasing goes too far?
For a child, recognizing mistakes can be hard. Saying I'm sorry can be even harder. Help your child learn this valuable social skill with Punk the Skunk.
Parents, counselors, and teachers will love that the valuable life lessons in this book are taught in such a fun way that kids won’t even realize they’re learning.
An anti-bullying book for children in preschool to 2nd grade, ages 3-7. It’s never too early to talk about these important social skills:
- Showing empathy
- Dealing with bullying
- Being a true friend
- Recognizing when you’ve done something wrong
- Saying sorry
- Forgiving others when they’ve apologized
- Forgiving yourself when you’ve made a mistake
Teacher and parent discussion materials on these topics are included in the back of the book.
When Punk realizes his teasing isn’t funny, will he be able to do what it takes to get his friends back, or will it be too late?
Buy Punk the Skunk Learns to Say Sorry to see if this prankster can become a peacemaker today!
No hay nada mejor que estar en familia, haciendo memorias y compartiendo amor. ¡Este libro tiene los tres!
Este fin de semana, Koala tiene la oportunidad de compartir con su persona favorita en el mundo entero: ¡su abuelita!
Nadie abraza, hornea, lee, acaricia o juega como ella lo hace. Y cuando es tiempo de decir adiós, su abuelita es la mejor secando lágrimas.
¿Cómo se encarga la abuelita de comunicarle a Koala que es amado aún en la distancia?
Hay páginas de actividades incluidas al final del libro. Estas sirven para motivar a los niños a aprender sobre la historia familiar: una carta para un ser querido, un árbol familiar y preguntas para conocer mejor a los abuelitos.
Este libro es para niños de edades de 3-8 años y para sus padres y abuelitos. Hace un regalo perfecto para la Navidad, el Día de San Valentín, los cumpleaños o como un regalo con mucho cariño para los abuelitos y nietos. Sería un buen libro para compartir en reuniones familiares.
Compre el libro Amor de Abuelita y disfrute de un tiempo especial con su pequeño.
There's nothing quite like being with family, making memories, and sharing love. This book has all three!
Koala gets to spend the weekend with his favorite person in the whole world:
GRANDMA!
No one hugs, bakes treats, reads, snuggles, or plays games quite like she does. And when it’s time to say goodbye, Grandma shows that she’s the best at wiping tears.
How does Grandma make sure Koala knows he’s loved even when they’re apart?
Includes a letter to a loved one, a family tree, and get to know you questions for grandparents in the back of the book to help get kids excited about family history.
For kids ages 3-8 and their parents and grandparents. Makes the perfect Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthday, or just because I love you gift for grandparents and grandchildren, and it can be enjoyed for generations to come. It would also be a great handout at family reunions.
Buy Grandmas Are for Love today and enjoy some bonding time with your special little one.
A funny Frankenstein? A not-so-spooky spider? A moody mummy? HALLOWEEN has never been so HYSTERICAL!
Fred imagines amazing adventures during his nightly bubble baths. "SUNDAY, I'm a SPOOKY SPIDER crawling up your arm. I may seem rather creepy, but I don't mean any harm." What will he be on MONDAY?
Using alliteration and written in rhyme, this Halloween book teaches HYGIENE and the DAYS OF THE WEEK in an imaginative story your kids will want to read again and again. FOR AGES 2-7.
Includes GET-READY-FOR-BED/HYGIENE CHARTS kids can mark off in the back of the book to reduce bedtime stress.
Great for teaching imaginative play for girls and boys using bubbles.
Grab this SPOOKTACULAR story today!
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