RULER books for Early Childhood and Lower School Divisions: Yellow

Beth admires her friend Molly's courage, but on a visit to Molly's country home, Beth surprises herself with her own bravery when the two become lost within the maze of a cornfield.

Piggie celebrates her favorite day of the year, but Gerald the elephant is sad, thinking that he cannot join the fun.

The residents of an aquarium learn that often a smile can turn a bully into a friend.

Celebrates the feeling that comes from walking out of a barber shop with newly-cut hair.

Illustrations and easy-to-read text pay homage to the strength, character, and worth of a child.

Dealing with emotions can be hard. Children experience the same range of strong feelings as adults, but often don't have the tools to deal with them. This book teaches emotional intelligence with fun, relatable imagery and clever rhymes. Perfect for children, parents, and caregivers who want to learn how to navigate difficult emotions and embrace the bright side of any situation, rain or shine.

Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin.

Corduroy, a lonely bear in green overalls, must first find his lost button before he can be Lisa's very own bear.

Tired of being a princess, the youngest of three sisters throws her crown out the window and finds happiness working in the royal kitchen and pigsty.

When brave Sheila Rae, who usually looks out for her sister Louise, becomes lost and scared one day, Louise comes to the rescue.

Everyone knows the cool beans. They're sooooo cool. And then there's the uncool has-bean. Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd--until one day the cool beans show him how it's done.

"A ... narrative about how the main character, Kiko, cultivates happiness [via] a metaphor that compares the cultivation of a garden to the nurturing of happiness"--

Uses the metaphor of a bucket filled with good feelings to show how easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.

When all of their special Saturday plans go awry, Ava and her mother still find a way to appreciate one another and their time together.

Encourages young readers to be proud of who they are inside.

Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.

A cracked egg with a talent for painting goes through some painful experiences before realizing that being cracked can be something to be proud of.

David's activities in school include chewing gum, talking out of turn, and engaging in a food fight, causing his teacher to say over and over, "No, David!"

Curly's bad mood travels from person to person, unexpectedly leaving opportunities for forgiveness, laughter, and love in its wake.

A group of children with different abilities and strengths come together to build a community garden.

Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.

Seven-year-old Layla divulges many things that make her happy, especially her family and their community garden.

Food is running short so Morris's big brothers dig down deeper, but Morris tries digging up instead and discovers a beautiful new place, filled with delicious treats and new friends.

Wishes for curiosity and wonder, for friendship and strength, laughter and peace. Whether celebrating life's joyous milestones, sharing words of encouragement, or observing the wonder of everyday moments, this sweet and uplifting book is perfect for wishers of every age.

While out exploring one day, a little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world.

A young child learns that he does not have to be the strongest, fastest, or jump the highest, but as long as he has determination and heart any goal is achievable.