Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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Nolan's Dream
by Janice Ramos Tingley
Nolan is adored by his family and full of joy at home, but one thing sets him apart from the rest of the children in his neighborhood: his misshapen hands. The only places where he feels comfortable are the pool and a beautiful spot named Point ...
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Not Just a Princess
by Ginger Ebbett
As a mother of two, I read children’s books daily. But where are the books that don’t display typical gender roles? As a Degree student focusing on English Literature and Sociology, studies show one thing: we aren't promoting enough growth in our ...
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Super Ollie Outsmarts Overwhelm
by Carolyn Dibb
In gym class, Olivia—or Ollie, as she likes to be called—cannot jump rope. Every time she tries, her feet get tangled up and her frustration rises. As the room fills with the Thwick and Thump of her friends jumping rope, Ollie’s heartbeat quickens ...
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Give That Child A Mouth
by Frederic L. Oliver
Give That Child A Mouth is a powerful piece of children's literature. It utilizes the routine thread of loose rhyme to create a written work of embroidery that is absolutely captivating! This exciting read teaches a lesson to children - it's okay to ...
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Polly And Her Magical Hat
by Hema Rajawat
Meet Polly: sometimes silly, but always so jolly. One day Polly finds a special hat, a magical one at that, and off she goes chanting “Rat-A-Pat-Tat!” With her special hat, it seems as though Polly can do almost anything: hide a ball, a brush, and ...
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The Big Ball of Mud
by Tyler K Morgan
The Big Ball of Mud is a character we can all relate to. He doesn't fit in at the School With No Name. He just can't seem to do anything right. However one day, everyone realizes just how special he really is.
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A Tale of a Tail
by Beth K. Pimm
A laugh-out-loud, heart-warming story in rhyme. It teaches a lesson in the power of patience, love, tolerance and the hidden talents and gifts we all possess...even those of our irksome dogs :)
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Luvdale Mushroom Barn
by Edward Nyczai
This story is about mushrooms. Two little white mushrooms want to escape from the big old barn, from going to market, and from being eaten. They work up their courage and use a bit of moonlight magic, dreaming about escaping. Lo and behold, the next ...
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Funny Eyes
by Michele Alexis Aeck
Every child has something special about them, but sometimes Shelly wishes she could just blend in! Shelly has Heterochromia iridium, two different colored eyes, and they attract all sorts of attention, that create interesting conversations. With the ...
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The Story of Sammy the Skrunk
by Raven Murphy
Squirrel + Skunk = Skrunk Sammy’s first day at a new school presents unexpected challenges; not everyone wants to be friends with someone who looks different. Things change when Sammy meets Marcel the Métis and learns that being of mixed ancestry is ...
