Monroe Free Library

"The most powerful thing you can be when you grow up is yourself. I wanted to be a unicorn. I wanted to be a princess. I wanted to be an astronaut. But the thing I really wanted to be more than anything else, was a little less like me. It was only recently that I realised not wanting to be me was at the heart of every dumb decision I ever made. And so now I find myself writing this book containing all the life lessons I wish someone had taught me....

"Join author-illustrator Cara Bean as she takes readers on an illustrated journey to the center of the brain. Each chapter explores a different aspect of mental health, from the brain and the mind, to feelings and emotions. By portraying complex neuroscience concepts with a cast of illustrated brain part characters, the book explains what is really going on in the reader's head in an accessible, approachable way that ultimately serves to empower the...

"Head, shoulders, knees, and . . . penises! Young children are curious about all body parts. With bright illustrations, readable language, and a matter-of-fact tone, this guide offers readers the information they need to understand how bodies work. All About Penises is a book that embraces body diversity, reassures kids, and provides caregivers easy ways to answer the common questions that children have. Additional guidance for parents and caregivers...