Pawsatively Different is a children’s book about a group of canine friends playing at the park. When they see another dog playing alone, they take it upon themselves to invite the other dog so they don’t feel left out and alone. This book is about inclusion and emphasizes that even though people may be different and look differently, we need to make sure to inclde them so they don’t feel isolated. Everyone deserves a chance to have friends and to be accepted for who they are, despite their differences.

Sweet Mojo Bro loves to help, but he gets into a lot of trouble doing it. He keeps on trying though, and he is loved for it. Do you know a doggie like Mojo Bro?

Why are Nella’s Kindness Kicks sticking to the ground? Help her figure out how to get them unstuck!

As you take a trip to school with Nella, you’ll meet Miss J, Tino, Lou, Amara, and Marcus! You’ll learn how Nella makes mistakes, but with the help of Miss J and her classmates, she learns how to make things better through kindness and understanding!

Self-esteem, which means feeling good about yourself and embracing yourself. With self-esteem, you believe in yourself, you know that you can do anything if you put your mind to it, and even when things don’t go your way, it helps you accept your mistakes. So friends always look for new things, what you can do, try a new sport, dance or any activity which you like, at least give it a try and most importantly “Be happy, proud and be yourself.”
In this edition, we incorporated books and activities that promote Self-love & self-esteem.
I hope you all will like this edition, and please share your feedback at kidliomag@gmail.com.

Tamika Thompson was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Growing up, Tamika attended the prestigious School for the Creative and Performing Arts, majoring in Creative Writing. It was through creative writing, Tamika developed a love for storytelling. She is the author of two children’s books, Coco Washington Bullyslayer and Jameelah, So Shy. Tamika, a lover of tacos, plants, and furry creatures, resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

“GOD IS MY FRIEND” is a biblical book full of positive affirmations and different emotional expressions. Young boys will be able to relate and place themselves in the character’s place as they read. This book will help boys build self-confidence and discover positive Christian alternatives to adopt amidst different emotions.

My goal for this book is to help young boys that’s experiencing depression and low self-esteem to overcome. Young boys seeing themselves as Christ sees them is the ultimate goal. I hope this book will help them understand that God cares and God is their friend.

Melody is one of the youngest players in the annual Domino Tournament in the Caribbean. She has been well trained by her grandfather, who is an expert in dominoes. To win the tournament, she will have to compete against players who are much older than her. Can she use her grandfather’s wisdom to defeat the two-time champion and become the “Queen of Dominoes?”

In this book, readers will learn about dominoes, a beloved game in the Caribbean, while following the exciting story of the ambitious little Melody.

Amir is the smallest in his family. He just wants to be able to do what everyone else does, but he is too small. He thinks of all the things he can do when he is tall. For now, though, he learns an important lesson: that everything happens with time. This story will teach readers to appreciate who they are the way they are.

Colt and Papa are the very best of friends. Their bond is unique and one of a kind. Papa always asks, “In a world where you can be anything, what would you be?” Colt responds, “I want to be it all!” Colt is a fearless little boy who loves to imagine a world that is filled with excitement and thrills. A simple conversation between the two of them leads Colt on an adventurous tale. His mind is filled with all the magical possibilities and dreams, because in a world where you can be anything, he wants to be it all…and have fun!

I love reading and writing. I started writing in elementary school and it’s always been a deep love of mine.