{"product_id":"lily-and-nico-isbn-9780593886502","title":"Lily and Nico","description":"\u003cb\u003eEmpower kids   to strengthen their social skills and emotional resilience with this engaging   and interactive \"You Choose\" early chapter book for kids ages 6 to   9.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat do you do if someone bullies your friend? What about when you hurt a friend’s feelings? Explore these questions and more in \u003ci\u003eLily and Nico\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of short stories about two kids who face conflict, navigate social and emotional growth, and learn about the true essence of friendship. Written by an educator and expert on social-emotional learning, these stories include an interactive “You Choose” element that allows kids to step into Lily’s and Nico’s shoes and decide what they do next. Share in Lily and Nico’s fun and engaging adventures with your child—and support their journey to stronger social skills, greater emotional intelligence, better problem-solving, and healthier friendships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighlights of \u003ci\u003eLily and Nico\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e“You Choose” interactive book empowers kids.\u003c\/b\u003e Making choices for the characters helps kids better understand consequences and develop their critical-thinking skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFun, educational stories tailored for young readers. \u003c\/b\u003eThese stories seamlessly blend fiction and social-emotional learning, helping kids learn to navigate social situations and manage their emotions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRelatable characters and realistic scenarios.\u003c\/b\u003e From basketball practice and science fairs to bullies at a block party, these stories about two best friends will keep kids engaged and reading. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnd-of-the-book reflection questions and activities.\u003c\/b\u003e Discuss these questions with your child to help deepen their understanding of each story and reinforce the social skills lessons taught. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLily and Nico\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonderful social skills storybook that delves into the heart of friendship, feelings, and facing challenges. With captivating characters and heartwarming storylines, this book is a delightful read for children and parents alike. Each chapter invites readers to make choices about the characters’ decisions, actively engaging them in the narrative and teaching valuable lessons on empathy, understanding, and conflict resolution. This story is an excellent resource for teaching young readers about navigating the complexities of social interactions. A must-read for anyone seeking an engaging and educational tale!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Crystal Oswald, social emotional learning district service coach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eLily and Nico\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfectly crafted and brilliantly written book that invites children to explore the essential values of honesty, friendship, bravery, and conflict resolution. Through engaging stories and interactive challenges, young readers are not only entertained, but empowered to make a positive impact in their world. Each chapter offers a new adventure where children help the characters solve problems, make decisions, and learn valuable life lessons. It is a must-have staple for parents and caregivers who want to instill strong values in a fun and memorable way.  \u003ci\u003eLily and Nico\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a book—it’s a guide for growing good hearts and strong minds.”  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Brittany Walker, PhD, K-12 educational leadership\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLily and Nico\u003c\/i\u003e is an expertly crafted tale that supports children through the adventure that is learning social relationships. Peyton’s pick-your-adventure–style book supports children in developing problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills through friendship, empathy, and compassion for others. \u003ci\u003eLily and Nico\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent tool to support, engage, and build the next generation of children. This is a MUST-HAVE for your therapy practice, classroom, and home.” \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Eleanor Ezell, LCSW, child behavior therapist and group private practice owner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ePeyton Curley is a former   teacher who used her experience and passion for working with children to   start her business, The Social Emotional Teacher. She is devoted to providing   parents, educators, and mental health workers with the resources and   strategies they need to develop and nurture social and emotional learning   skills in children. She has seen the power of social-emotional learning   firsthand through her work as an educator and wants to empower students of   all backgrounds. Peyton lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she enjoys   spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Crouton; reading books; and   watching Kentucky basketball.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnuki López is an illustrator from Sevilla, Spain. She loves to illustrate books full of color, texture, love, animals, and, of course, kids. She has been drawing since she can remember, and her inspirations are natural elements, autumn colors, shapes and textures of nature, and all kinds of animals, including her favorite, dogs. When she’s not drawing, she loves to spend her time with her dog, Tanuki, knitting and crocheting, or being with her family and partner.","brand":"Z Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304788349157,"sku":"NP9780593886502","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593886502.jpg?v=1767731485","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/lily-and-nico-isbn-9780593886502","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}