Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem

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Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite!

A hilarious story about one bug’s quest for greatness (with some cool insect facts mixed in!). Meet Burt, a ten-lined june beetle. He’s sure he has a superpower like other insects. No, he can’t ...

The Street Belongs to Us

A sweet middle-grade chapter book about two best friends who transform their torn-up street into a world where imaginations can run wild. The Street Belongs to Us is a story of family, friendship, and ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Procrastination Deal With It

Like everyone, kids sometimes put things off. It may be when they’re tired, a task is unpleasant, or they simply don’t know how to get started. Whatever the reason, procrastinating can create stress ...

Crush

Because of a moment of indiscretion, Hope’s parents send her to New York to spend the summer with her hipster sister while they travel to Thailand. Miserable, Hope ends up meeting Nat, and developing ...

The Big Night Out

A big night out can be graduation, a prom, a family wedding, confirmation, or Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Whatever the occasion, it is a time when every young person wants to look her (or his) best. This is the ...