Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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Lil Dragon meets Officer Dave
by Stan Hildebrand
Lil Dragon was out flying on a windy day. The wind became so strong that it blew her from her forest home and into the city. Lil Dragon was lost! She was afraid. Who would help her get home? Lil Dragon found a police officer. His name was Officer...
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You Are Simply Enough
A Journey to Remembering and Recognizing Your Self Worth by Carly Robinson
When you wake up in the morning . . . When you’re working hard at school . . . When you’re running and playing at recess . . . When you fall asleep at night . . . In each moment, remember, you are enough! This gentle message of mindfulness is a...
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Tigers and Teddy Bears
There’s no one way to be by Jennifer Barrow
There is no one way to be, whether you’re a tiger or a teddy bear! Sometimes we feel fierce and strong. Sometimes we feel vulnerable and soft. And sometimes we feel a combination of both, all at once! There’s no one way to be. You can feel, play,...
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Willow's Worries
by Katrina Humphreys
This is the story of how Willow discovered her worries...and overcame them! Willow loves to play soccer—until a dog scares her at the beach. Now, when she heads to the soccer field, Willow's worries take over. What if there’s a dog at the park?...
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Bruce and the Trouble with Antlers
by Gina Frisby
In the snowy heart of Jasper National Park lives Bruce, a Canadian bull moose adored by tourists and townspeople for his majestic antlers and knack for joyful antics. Beloved as the unofficial mascot of this winter wonderland, Bruce revels in his...
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Milo the Autistic Bear
by Sharon Birk
Milo is starting kindergarten this year, and he is very excited to go to school! He has a brand-new backpack, a lunch kit, and some crayons that he’s been playing with ever since his mummy bought them. Even though Milo is excited, his mum is a...
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Share Your SPARK!
by Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
Inside each of us, is a spark that can be used to bring light and love to others. Share Your SPARK! brings to life the magic and wonder of Camp Kindle, a children's cancer camp in Water Valley, Alberta. The story, inspired by the Legend of the...
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Billy's Broken Pages
by Laura Orlando
Billy lives in a world of rectangles and that is all he has ever known. One day, he finds a rip and begins the journey of realizing all is not what it seems! With the help of those around him, he learns that it is okay to have these rips and that...
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The Who That I Am
by Cynthia Carla
This light and colorfully illustrated children's rhyming book encourages us to be ourselves fully and truly. In this thought-provoking book, children follow a young elephant who shares the "who" that they are by sharing their feelings,...
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Gracie's Not Really a Land Mammal
by Jenny Ohrling
Gracie shows us that our unique talents and interests should be celebrated. When she learns that not really being a land mammal makes her special, she can’t wait to share what she can do with the world.
