Showing results for "Control" in Literature & Fiction

Out of the blue Louis's parents ask for tips on being cool. At first Louis is amused and teaches his parents how to use words like 'safe,' 'wicked' and 'sick,' and how to touch fists. But then Louis's dad turns up outside his school dressed like a rapper, yelling, 'Yo everyone, I'm looking for my blood. Is he here?' Soon his parents are trying to 'friend' Louis on Facebook and then Louis's dad is seen wearing a baseball cap round the wrong way. It's time for Louis to take action - and fast.

Everyone is good at something. But at Lizzie's school this has been taken to extremes. Her classmate Ethan, who previously had no interest in sport, is now incredible at football; her brother's suddenly an expert in robotics; and Lizzie has become really good at being bad. It's as though they...

Everything seems to be coming together for Joey Pigza. His new meds are making his ADD more manageable, and he finally feel in control. But will he renewed relationship with his recovering-alcoholic father make him lose it all? "Struggling to please everyone even as he sees himself hurtling...

The remote control to the TV has vanished. But Top Detective Toby is on the case...

Evil Cynthia Cyber is robbing banks with her latest creation, a villain named Currency. The stolen money will go toward building a machine that can capture people in a simulation program. There she could control every victim’s life. It's up to the Gamer to stop Cynthia Cyber from taking over the world!

Roxy the Rhino doesn't mean to interrupt or cut in line or take things without asking. Sometimes her excitement just takes over. Roxy has a problem with impulse control. Thankfully Roxy meets a new friend who teaches her to stop, think, and wink.

Christopher tiene grandes sueños de convertirse en un inventor, pero no le gusta nada que requiera trabajo. Adquiere un control remoto de tiempo que le permite evitar todos sus problemas. Mientras salta a través del tiempo, finalmente se da cuenta de la miseria de una vida fácil.

Set in Miss Williams’ classroom, the story follows Tina after a small accident during playtime and the big feelings that follow. Through simple language and familiar moments, children are invited to pause and take part in calming breathing exercises alongside the story, including balloon breathing, star breathing, and dinosaur breathing. These activities help children slow down, notice their bodies, and feel supported in moments of big emotion.

Sherrie is expecting an amazing blessing this Christmas, but comes with a commitment requirement. As she anticipates her new blessing she must commit to surrendering some of her wants to make room for the wants of her blessing. Will she have the self-control to pull back for the good of her family or will this adventure lead us to new territory of Sherrie's character?

Fresh from the success of their first mission, the Spy Toys - Dan the Snugaliffic Cuddlestar bear, Arabella the Loadsasmiles Sunshine Doll and Flax the custom-made police robot rabbit - are ready for their next task. This time, the secret code that controls every Snaztacular Ultrafun toy has been stolen, and all over the world toys are revolting and turning against the children who own them. Can the Spy Toys save the day?

Children who exhibit impulsive behavior are often labeled unruly. Even though children can be calm, their positive qualities can be often overlooked by their poor impulse control. Impulsive Ninja learns how to use an underused superpower to respond to frustration, anger, and criticism.

The Gamer Girls love playing their newest racing video game, Fast Pursuit Horizon, together. But what happens when Lucy's cousin comes to visit and throws every thing out of control? This is the third book in the Gamer Girls series! Lucy is the newest member of the Gamer Girls. She loves her new...

Based on the popular children's podcast, follow Eleanor Amplified as she teams up with middle school reporter Miku to get the scoop and save the day! Join world-renowned investigative reporter Eleanor Amplified as she goes undercover to help a student reporter and fan, Miku Tangeroa, expose the...

One week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little … competitive. Okay. They’re A LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has...

Ten-year old Rachel is driving her Amish friends and family “buggy” with her lack of patience, which brings her trouble at every turn – from sledding into a creek to ruining a yummy shoofly pie, to flunking a test in school, to being dragged facedown in the snow. Will Rachel spend the entire winter getting into more trouble than her Lancaster County family and schoolmates can handle? Or will she finally discover that patience has its own rewards?

Tommy is a young man with a great talent and passion for being a photographer. This audiobook shows how Tommy begins a home photography business. Tommy begins the process of running a successful business by following sound financial principles.

Quilliam's bad temper and shooting quills are causing trouble. Can he learn to control his anger before someone gets hurt? A calming story for bedtime, the classroom, or during therapy. For children aged three to eight, preschool to second grade.

In the second book of this new, highly illustrated middle grade series by the nationally syndicated cartoonist of “In the Bleachers,” Steve reprises his role as perpetual bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Timmy Failure and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates...

A Pail of Purple Paint is a story about self-control. PJ goes wild with a pail of purple paint. He just can’t stop himself. He thinks it is the most beautiful thing he has ever seen. The rest of the gang works hard to show to make PJ see the error of his ways.

Some people love Christmas and Thanksgiving, but Gary’s favorite time of the year is Independence Day! This year, he mowed the lawn, pulled out the barbecue grill, put a red tablecloth over the picnic table, and hung his US flag outside his front door. Gary was looking forward to serving corn on the cob, grilled pea pods, and dessert to his guests.