<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[author results for Harker, Lesley,]]></title><description><![CDATA[author results for Harker, Lesley,]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/toledo/rss/search?query=Harker%2C%20Lesley%2C&amp;searchType=author&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:46:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[I See Things Differently]]></title><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2094438</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2094438</guid><category><![CDATA[PAPERBACK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2094438218</comments><format>PAPERBACK</format><subtitle>A First Look At Autism</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780750280280/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Amazing Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lively picture book explores the importance of a good diet and exercise, and encourages kids to make positive decisions about caring for themselves.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1676817</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1676817</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1676817218</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Health and Fitness</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780764121197/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come Home Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA["This reassuring picture book explores the issue of parents who are away from home while serving their country in the armed forces" -- Cover verso.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2009566</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2009566</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2009566218</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A First Look at When A Parent Goes to War</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781438001890/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Miss My Pet]]></title><description><![CDATA[An experienced therapist shares reassuring, age-appropriate counsel about the painful feelings associated with losing a pet, exploring how children who are being introduced to death for the first time can take first steps toward emotional healing.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2009567</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C2009567</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/2009567218</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A First Look at the Death of A Pet</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781438001883/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Goblin Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nine-year-old Tam's baby sister is stolen away by faeries and replaced by a goblin baby, he must journey to the land of the faeries to retrieve her and bring her back home.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1903688</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1903688</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Doherty, Berlie]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1903688218</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780375858413/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Can Be Safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explains how to become aware of things children need to know and do in order to feel safe.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1733527</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1733527</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1733527218</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Safety</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780764124600/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Skin I'm In]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are children experiencing the pain of racism. This book is here for you to help the cope with that abhorrent reality. Racial discrimination is cruel and inhumane especially so to younger children. This book encourages kids to accept and love what makes them different and beautiful.

Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:
• language that is simple, direct, and easier for younger children to understand
• a book about how to help and empower children suffering from racism
• a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor
• a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issues
The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993463</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993463</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/14993463981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Racism</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781438083964/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is It Right To Fight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spats are normal among younger kids, and often lead to screaming, hitting and other expressions of anger. helps kids understand that it's often all right to be angry, but that it's always best to resolve conflicts peaceably. Titles in the A First Look At series explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age, and encourage kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor, these books promote positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The language in each book is simple and direct-easy for younger children to understand.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C15487656</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C15487656</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/15487656981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Anger</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781438083933/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Can Be Safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are there kids in your life who could benefit from a friendly little book that acknowledges kids' fears and makes them aware of things they need in order to feel safe in different situations? This is the perfect book! They learn, for instance, to look both ways when crossing a road, to wear special clothing for sports, to know their parents' names, phone number, and emergency numbers, and many other details.

Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:
• language that is simple, direct, and easier for younger children to understand
• information how to be safe and self sufficient
• a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor
• a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issues
The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993391</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993391</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/14993391981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Safety</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781438083926/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is It Right to Fight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explains anger as a normal part of life and discusses how to deal with it.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1733522</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1733522</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1733522218</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Anger</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780764124587/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Call Me Special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are there kids in your life who need a comforting and reassuring way to learn about physical disabilities? This is the perfect book and will show the grit that is shown when people with a physical disabilities or special needs live happy and full lives.

	Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:
•	questions and concerns about physical disabilities
•	information about special equipment that is available to help
•	a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor
•	a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issues
	The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993480</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993480</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/14993480981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Disability</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781438083919/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Amazing Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are there children in your life who are thinking about their health and physical fitness? This book will help explain everything! It will explore the importance of a good diet and plenty of exercise and encourage kids to make positive decisions about caring for themselves. Kids discover that even healthy people get ill sometimes, but that our bodies show real grit and have special abilities to protect us and restore our health.

Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:
• language that is simple, direct, and easier for younger children to understand
• information about health and physical fitness
• a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor
• a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issues
The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993471</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993471</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/14993471981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Health and Fitness</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781438083940/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Miss You]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a close friend or family member dies, it can be sad for kids and difficult for them to express the big feelings they are experiencing. This book will help explain in a gentle way that death is a natural complement to life and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings to have following the death of a loved one. 

	Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:
•	language that is simple, direct, and easy for young children to understand
•	a helpful tool for coping with loss and grief
•	a book about bereavement written by a psychotherapist and counselor
•	a whole series of books for children to explore mental health and emotional issues
	The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourages kids to ask questions and confront difficult social and emotional questions. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.

	What parents and educators are saying:
•	I highly recommend this book for anyone struggling with how to help their children deal with their grief.
•	The book did a wonderful job of presenting the facts about life and death, as well as explaining, and therefore preparing her for, the funeral and memorial service we attended.
•	There are good questions towards the end that can help to get little ones talking about how they are feeling.
•	This little book was a great and gentle way to introduce death and feelings associated with loss to my almost 4-year-old son. I recommend it.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993555</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993555</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/14993555981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Death</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781438083896/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Brother, My Sister, and Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[This delightful picture book explores the dynamics of sibling realtionships in simple, reassuring terms. The difficulties, worries, and questions that may arise from life with brothers and sisters are made accessible to young children.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1616911</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1616911</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1616911218</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Sibling Rivalry</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780764114601/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Picking on Me!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are there children in your life who are experiencing the pain of a bully? This book will help give kids advice and information in a gentle and sensitive way. It will also help kids accept the normal fears and worries that accompany bullying while suggesting ways to resolve this upsetting experience.

	Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find:
•	language that is simple, direct, and easier for younger children to understand
•	information about bullying
•	a helpful book written by a psychotherapist and counselor
•	a whole series of books for children to explore emotional issues
	The A First Look At series promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers, and encourage kids to ask questions and confront social and emotional questions that sometimes present problems. Books feature appealing full-color illustrations on every page plus a page of advice to parents and teachers.]]></description><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993426</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C14993426</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/14993426981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Bullying</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781438083971/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Family's Changing]]></title><link>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1573731</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S218C1573731</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas, Pat]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://toledo.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1573731218</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>A First Look at Family Break up</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780764109959/MC.GIF&amp;client=tlcovega&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>