Bøker av Susan Mills

Hadley, the Happy and Helpful Hadrosaurus knows that life can sometimes be tricky when it comes to food. Certain foods can make her very sick. She has a delicious idea that will be fun with her friends, and will also help others! This yummy tale is about creating an environment where all friends feel safe and loved. Small actions can make a big difference! FRIENDSHIP IS THE BEST INGREDIENT IN EVERY RECIPE.¿¿"Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States.1 That's 1 in 13 children, or about 2 students per classroom. A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific and reproducible immune response to certain foods.2 The body's immune response can be severe and life-threatening, such as anaphylaxis. Although the immune system normally protects people from germs, in people with food allergies, the immune system mistakenly responds to food as if it were harmful.There is no cure for food allergies. Strict avoidance of the food allergen is the only way to prevent a reaction. However, because it is not always easy or possible to avoid certain foods, staff in schools, out-of-school time, and early care and education programs (ECE) should develop plans for preventing an allergic reaction and responding to a food allergy emergency, including anaphylaxis. Early and quick recognition and treatment can prevent serious health problems or death.Eight foods or food groups account for most serious allergic reactions in the United States: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts." - CDC (CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION)

Alex, the Awesome and Artsy Allosaurus worries a lot about a lot of stuff. His best friend, Hadley the Hadrosaurus, helps him find something that calms his mind, but that's not all. Alex discovers a talent that not many dinosaurs have. Sometimes you just have to find what works for you! FREE YOUR MIND AND LET YOUR WORRIES GO.Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric condition in youth. The lifetime prevalence rate for any anxiety disorder in adolescents is 31.9%, with an age onset of around 6 years of age. In 2020, according to the CDC, 9.5% of children were diagnosed with anxiety, with 59.3% receiving treatment. For children with anxiety, more than 1 in 3 also had behavior problems (37.9%) and about 1 in 3 also had depression (32.3%). Anxiety can lead to significant impairment in academic, social, and family functioning.

Stella, the Sweet and Spunky Stegosaurus is nonverbal, but wants to find a friend! With a tail that wiggles and jiggles, she is often misunderstood...until she finds friendship with Drew the Dryosaurus. A heartwarming story of perseverance and inclusivity, Stella will capture a forever place in your heart. YOU DON'T NEED A VOICE TO FIND A FRIEND.The percentage of children with disabilities has increased over the last decade.Recent estimates in the United States show that about one in six, or about 17%, of children aged 3 through 17 have one or more developmental disabilities. About 1 in 44 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) according to estimates from CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network.With autism prevalence on the rise, we need to further educate ourselves and others on the importance of communication. Many parents and caregivers struggle to find resources readily available, and are hesitant to have conversations with children.Now is the time to cultivate healthy conversations with our children about differences.

Award-winning book that recently earned acclaim from the prestigious Next Generation Indie Book Awards!At 15 years old, Petra must grow into the lessons of the Mayan hummingbird as she carves her future out of a childhood scarred by gang violence. Petra's life has been upended by local gang violence in her small Guatemalan village. Her childhood friend Emilio had a hand in their friend Justina's murder, and his father is the local gang leader's right-hand man. Betrayed by Emilio and abandoned by her mother who has fled to the U.S., Petra now fears for her own life. Petra ultimately flees to the U.S., but the pressures follow her there. As she attempts to reconcile with her mother over the abandonment, Petra is alarmed that her mother disregards the danger when he shows up near their home. The novel explores forgiveness and redemption, how to heal oneself and find a future of integrity with friends and community who have participated in atrocities.