The Social Butterfly

by Beth Bracken

Published 1 January 2018
Little learners get a little boost in social skills with this series of bright, fun, and age-appropriate picture books featuring sweet animals

Maybe When I'm Bigger

by Christianne C. Jones

Published 1 September 2010
Janey is sick of hearing that she's not big enough to do anything fun. If she's not big enough to do the fun stuff, she's not big enough to do the boring stuff, either.

Eleanor Won't Share

by Julie Gassman

Published 11 April 2012
Eleanore does not like to share and soon learns a valuable life lesson about sharing and friendships.

Harrison P. Spader sat a little too close. Shook hands a little too long. High-fived a little too hard. And hugged a little too much. Harrison P. Spader was a personal space invader. But that all changes when he learns the Space Saver rhyme: Arms out front, then out real wide. Now place your arms back by your sides.


Too Shy for Show-And-Tell

by Beth Bracken

Published 1 July 2011
Sam is so shy that nobody knows much about him, but when he must stand in front of his class for show-and-tell, he finds the courage to share.

The Messy One

by Christianne C. Jones

Published 1 July 2011
Vivienne is a messy girl, but it doesn't seem to bother her. But when Vivienne loses her favourite necklace, she must evaluate her messy ways and do the unthinkable. Vivienne must finally clean her room!

Miles McHale is a tell-tale. And everybody knows it. But he's not the only one who needs help, so his teacher decides: it's time for a Tell-Tale Truce! But will Miles figure out the right time to tell a grown-up about another person's behaviour or is he doomed to be a tell-tale forever?

Lacey Walker talks constantly, but when she loses her voice one day she learns that being quiet and listening can be good too.

The Little Bully

by Beth Bracken

Published 1 January 2012
When Fred makes fun of Billy at school, Billy has to learn how to deal with his friend's bullying.


Pete is terribly rude, but when his family begins acting just like him, he begins to realize that manners are important.

Harrison P. Spader sat a little too close. Shook hands a little too long. High-fived a little too hard. And hugged a little too much. Harrison P. Spader was a personal space invader. But that all changes when he learns the Space Saver rhyme: Arms out front, then out real wide. Now place your arms back by your sides. Author Christianne Jones uses humour and relatable situations to teach early learners about self awareness. This entertaining picture book in the Little Boost series will tackle a much-needed topic for teachers, parents, and librarians.