Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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Justa Bear and the Goat Family
by Gordon Powell
Justa Bear is not a big bear. He’s not a grizzly bear or a polar bear. He is just a bear. He lives in a beautiful rainforest where waterfalls run down the mountains. At the edge of the rainforest is a village, and Justa Bear knows he should not...
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Beautiful Heartbreaks
by Melissa Cotrone
Beautiful Heartbreaks is a heartfelt tribute to the bittersweet moments of motherhood—the milestones that fill a parent with pride while quietly tugging at the heart. From first words to first steps, from tiny hands wrapped around a finger to the...
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I Wear Pajamas All Day Long
by Tom Scanlan
I wish for just one day I could do things my own way… What would you do if you got to do things your way? Would you read books upside down or crawl up a slide? Would you howl at the moon or wear a bowl on your head? Kids often do silly things...
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La grande aventure de Cara
by Melanie Zigman
Lorsque Cara la tortue tombe de la fontaine du jardin, elle est ravie d’avoir l’occasion de partir à l’aventure. Mais sa famille s’inquiète, pensant qu’elle est perdue et ne sait pas par où commencer pour la retrouver ! La grande aventure de Cara...
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Bees In My Pockets
by Joanne Ferster
Steve and Danny, two brothers who are eager to have the adventure of a lifetime hit the ground running when school finishes for the summer. When they investigate a strange buzzing in a nearby field, Steve is stung by a bee, and the boys decide to...
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Eldorado Sneezes
by Sharon J. Houghton
Eldorado is a dragon who sneezes and lights up like a light bulb when there are strong smells, dust, or nose-tickling feathers. But his friends have stopped inviting him to go places because he ruins their fun by glowing. This makes Eldorado sad....
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Milly's Magical Jiu Jitsu Adventure
by Susan Spurrell
Milly is an energetic and curious little girl who is transported to the enchanted land of Alfalohany through a very magical book. There she meets some talented animal friends who teach her the gentle art of Jiu Jitsu. She learns that respect,...
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Mummy Loves You and You Watch
by Kellie J. Ferguson
You were loved the moment Mummy knew you were in her tummy. When you were born, Mummy loved you even more. Mummy sang to you and kissed you. And when you were sick, Mummy cuddled you and wiped away the tears. But Mummy knew you were watching and...
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Are Ants Really in My Pants?
by Wendy Delcourt
Stormy is full of energy, curiosity, and big feelings—but sometimes, grownups say the funniest things. Are ants really in her pants? Are butterflies actually fluttering in her belly? What about that lump in her throat? Is it a frog? An apple? A...
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Bella and the Bossy Driver
by Tammy Powder
Bella is a bright and joyful little girl—until her worries start to feel big and bossy, making her scared all the time. With a little help from her mom, however, Bella discovers something amazing: she can take charge of her worries! Together,...
