Self Esteem & Self Reliance

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Stella . . . Almost: Self-Confidence

From the Series Funny Bone Readers ™ — Dealing with Bullies

Stella could do anything she put her mind to. Almost. But when girls in her class tease her and tell her she's not good at writing, dancing and doing the things she likes. Stella puts away… Read More →

  • Lexile: 280
  • ATOS: 1.7
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016
Spring 2025

Step by Step

The world is full of exciting new things for Sam to try . . . but new things can be scary! Can his mom help him figure out how to face his fears? Sam is getting older, and every day there… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2023

Stick Pick

From the Series Lorimer Sports Stories

Star player Janine leads her hockey team to victory at the provincial championships. But on the way home from the game, a car accident leaves her paralyzed from the waist down. Her best… Read More →

  • Lexile: 590
  • Copyright: 2019

Striker

From the Series Cody Trilogy

Thirteen-year-old Cody is aching to get back onto the pitch after he had a tumor removed from his leg last year. He tries out for the Lions and makes the team as a sub. Secretly Cody is… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

Superhero Ninja Wrestling Star

From the Series Lorimer Illustrated Humor

Archie comes back from his summer away to find that he is the only kid in Grade 6 who has not grown bigger. Even his best friends Alfie and Shamini have gotten taller, and Shamini has… Read More →

  • Lexile: 460
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018

Sydney A. Frankel's Summer Mix-Up

Sydney Frankel, soon to be a sixth-grader, is looking forward to a summer of fun with her best friend, Maggie. She figures she deserves some time to herself to do what she wants before her… Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021
Spring 2025

Taco Falls Apart

From the Series Food for Thought

Meet Taco. The world expects so much from him . . . tacos must stay strong without much support, tacos must stay open without much room, and tacos must keep it all together, all the time!… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2023

The Absolutely, Positively No Princesses Book

Some kids like frills and sparkles and bows and lots of pink. And some don't. The girl who started "The Absolutely, Positively No Princess Book" is sure that she wants a story full of nature… Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2018

The Apple Tree's Discovery

A little apple tree in a forest of oaks begs God for stars like those glimmering on the branches of the great oak trees beside her. As the seasons pass, she learns to appreciate her own gifts Read More →

  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2012

The Beach Dilemma

From the Series Emma Just Medium

Middle-kid Emma is stuck between her two brothers, again. She has to ride in the middle seat as her family heads out on a weeklong beach vacation with friends, where Emma knows that being… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2024
Spring 2025

The Bear Who Had Nothing to Wear

There once was a bear who had NOTHING to wear, and normally, teddy bears don't really care, / They’re happy to dress how you want them to dress, but Albie was not, I am bound to confess. Each Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2025
Fall 2024

The Big Flappy Ears: A Mini and Milo Book

From the Series Mini and Milo

Mini's ears are bigger than big and huger than huge . . . but she has a problem. They aren't very good at listening. When Mini misses out on a class trip, she realizes that maybe her ears… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2024

The Fable of the Bully Dragon: Facing Your Fears

From the Series Funny Bone Readers ™ — Dealing with Bullies

Ming and her family harvest rice at the base of a tall mountain. And if her family could sell the extra rice at market on the other side of the mountain, they could live comfortably. But her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016
Cover: The Friend Dilemma
Starred Review & Award Count 1
Spring 2025

The Friend Dilemma

From the Series Emma Just Medium

Emma's topsy-turvy summer led her to eagerly anticipate reuniting with friends Lily and Amelia for familiar activities. However, when they meet before third grade begins, unexpected changes… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2025

The Girl Who Owned a City

A deadly plague has devastated Earth, killing all the adults. Lisa and her younger brother Todd are struggling to stay alive in a world where no one is safe. Other children along Grand… Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 1995
Spring 2025

The Hugging Tree: A Story about Resilience

A little tree grows all alone on a cliff, by a vast and mighty sea. Through thundering storms and the cold of winter, the tree holds fast. Sustained by the natural world and the kindness and Read More →

  • Copyright: 2015
Cover: The Island of Beyond
Starred Review & Award Count 1

The Island of Beyond

Eleven-year-old Martin can hardly imagine a worse summer. Martin's dad wants him to like "normal" boy things—playing sports and exploring the outdoors—so he sends Martin to his great-aunt… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2016

The Kiosk

A charming and original picture book about pursuing your dreams and believing in yourself. With cutout kiosk window to spark imaginative play and interactive reading. Imagine living and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020
Cover: The Knight of Little Import
Starred Review & Award Count 1 1

The Knight of Little Import

Hear ye! Hear ye! Aspiring knight Charlie is ready to do battle! The only problem? The beasts and brutes are all in bustling Biggerborough, and she’s stuck in the wee hamlet of Little… Read More →

  • Dewey: [E]
  • Copyright: 2023

The Long Trail Home

From the Series Quartz Creek Ranch

Rivka can't wait to get away from her family for the summer. Since that terrible day last year, she wants no part in their Jewish community. At least at Quartz Creek Ranch, she feels worlds… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

The Magic of Letters

From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong

In this colorful, playful presentation of how letters and words can empower, a delightful rabbit character demonstrates the magic that letters can make. Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2019
6 titles

The Nancy Carlson Collection — Audisee®—On Level Set

From the Series Nancy Carlson Picture Books

Welcome to Nancy's Neighborhood™! A best-selling author and illustrator, Nancy Carlson has gained an international audience for her bright artwork and delightful tales. Click here to visit… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2014
  • Audisee®—On Level
  • List Price: $279.90
  • Your Price: $209.93
  • 6 titles
Spring 2025

The Not-So-Scary Dog

Tommy is terrified of dogs. When he gets an invitation to a big birthday party at his neighbor's house, his heart sinks—he can't possibly go, the dog is enormous and scary! But instead of… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2021
Cover: The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!
Starred Review & Award Count 1
Fall 2024

The Remarkables: The Most Incredible Children I've Met — So Far!

Meet 38 extraordinary children: an electric child, a flying child, elastic, invisible, miniature, a child made of cake. The Remarkables is a big book of fantasy and humor that entertains and Read More →

  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2024