A young girl takes care of her pony.

Renowned psychologist Walter Mischel, designer of the famous Marshmallow Test, explains what self-control is and how to master it. A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? The world's leading expert on self-control, Walter Mischel has proven that the ability to delay gratification is critical for a successful life, predicting higher SAT scores, better social and cognitive functioning, a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of self-worth. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught? In The Marshmallow Test, Mischel explains how self-control can be mastered and applied to challenges in everyday life--from weight control to quitting smoking, overcoming heartbreak, making major decisions, and planning for retirement. With profound implications for the choices we make in parenting, education, public policy and self-care, The Marshmallow Test will change the way you think about who we are and what we can be.

Empathy is their magic ingredient. Follow candy-crazy Mila and her besties, Maia and Maci, as they run Marshmallow Magic-perhaps the best cake and marshmallow pop business on earth! From their dream-come-true backyard tree fort bakery, can the girls stay positive as they face challenges with their biggest pop order ever and save Mrs. Bradley's reading event? The trio of girl bosses unite to navigate tricky pop shop snafus as well as third-grade social dilemmas and-along the way-discover a creative idea to inspire countless readers across their Midwest neighborhood. This chapter book series for 2nd graders and older deals with challenging issues like food allergies and dyslexia so that kids know they aren't alone when they feel left out. Books on emotions and feelings books for kids can help develop valuable social emotional skills. This feel-good book on friendship, resilience, and sweet treats is a hit among kids and parents alike. Editorial Review Debbie Zeichner, LCSW, Parent Coach and Mindfulness Instructor As a parent coach supporting parents in raising kids who are kind, compassionate, empathetic and inclusive, it was such a pleasure to find and read, Marshmallow Magic: The Biggest Order Ever. This sweet book is full of important themes such as friendship, teamwork, problem solving, appreciating and accepting differences, inclusivity and more! This story about a young girl with food allergies who learns to "look on the bright side" and find positive ways to deal with challenging feelings, offers inspiration and hope for young readers who may feel different or alone in whatever they are dealing with. I loved the way the characters supported each other as they worked together to solve a challenge and how focused they were on recognizing when others needed acknowledgment and support as well. I especially loved the creative use of vocabulary words and definitions! I highly recommend this book to any parent, teacher or caregiver and look forward to sharing it with other families.

Marshmallow the pony's owner Jordan rides Marshmallow, but Marshmallow isn't too interested in going.

Imagine being forced to move to a new planet where YOU are the alien! From the creator of the Tapper Twins, New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey delivers a topical, sci-fi middle-grade novel that proves friendship and laughter can transcend even a galaxy of differences. The first time I heard about Planet Choom, we'd been on Mars for almost a year. But life on the Mars station was grim, and since Earth was no longer an option (we may have blown it up), it was time to find a new home. That's how we ended up on Choom with the Zhuri. They're very smart. They also look like giant mosquitos. But that's not why it's so hard to live here. There's a lot that the Zhuri don't like: singing (just ask my sister, Ila), comedy (one joke got me sent to the principal's office), or any kind of emotion. The biggest problem, though? The Zhuri don't like us. And if humankind is going to survive, it's up to my family to change their minds. No pressure.

With magical animals, science, mystery, and adventure -- the brand new series Zoey and Sassafras has something for everyone! Easy-to-read language and illustrations on nearly every page make this series perfect for a wide range of ages.