Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

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The Name I Call Myself

A sweet and moving picture book depicting Ari’s gender journey from childhood to adolescence in order to discover who they really are, made meaningful by self-acceptance and unconditional love.

The King of Jam Sandwiches

“Tug at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone…This warm tale is definitely one for the keeper shelves. Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal, starred review

Thirteen-year-old Robbie ...

Little Doctor and the Fearless Beast

Crocodiles come from far and wide to seek Little Doctor’s care. She treats each one with skill and kindness—even the toughest crocs with thick skins and large, powerful jaws. Little Doctor marvels ...

Team Steve

In this sequel to A Horse Named Steve, it’s time for the annual Race-a-thon, and Steve the horse is excited! After all, he’s got the longest legs in the forest. No wonder he always wins! But Steve ...

What Happens Next

This is a raw, realistic story told by an unnamed protagonist who feels different from everyone else, like she doesn’t quite fit in. Bullied by another girl at school, our narrator provides a terse ...

The Better Tree Fort

A father’s love is worth more than the best tree fort money can buy.

I Love My Purse

Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother gave him. One day, he decides to take it to school and a number of people question him about his “strange” choice, but Charlie isn’t deterred. ...

What's My Superpower?

Nalvana feels like all of her friends have some type of superpower. She has friends with super speed (who always beat her in races), friends with super strength (who can dangle from the monkey bars for ...

Princess Lila Builds a Tower

Princess Lila yearns to venture beyond the forest, which is off limits, explore her country and meet people her own age. Resourceful and ingenious, Princess Lila sets to work building a tower that extends ...

Seven (the series) bundle

When David McLean, well-loved grandfather and avid adventurer, dies, he leaves behind an unusual will that outlines sevens tasks he has set for his seven grandsons.

Eric Walters, John Wilson, Ted Staunton, ...