Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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Mirror, Mirror, What Do You See?
by Sonia Rodi
This book is a labour of love. As a Child Behaviour Specialist and mom of a beautiful boy with Down Syndrome, this book came straight from the heart. Every child deserves to feel they are worthy, accepted and loved. My wish is for all children to...
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New Friends and Lemonade
by Verita E. Pax
Hartford the hedgehog was walking to town . . . Hartford sighed and he frowned, and he looked at the ground, for he was born missing spines on his head and his side— and even a patch on his back and behind! Hartford the Hedgehog wants to make new...
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Happy to Be Me!
The Story of Argo the Snail by Erato Kouvertaris
In the tale of “Happy to Be Me, The Story of Argo the Snail”, Argo finds himself tired of his small snail existence. Filled with dreams of becoming a magnificent sea monster or a mesmerizing color-changing octopus, Argo embarks on a journey to...
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Sky Grounds Her Worry - Wolastoqey Translation
by Mike Hennessey and Rachel McNair
Sky Grounds her Worry is about Sky who is worried that something might happen to her parents. She experiences many different physiological symptoms because of this and is having nightmares. She confides in Dawn the Beaver, an Elder on Turtle...
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Anna the Garlic Farmer
Just Be Yourself by Anna Schaab
Anna the garlic farmer wears a wide-brimmed hat, tall sturdy boots, and worn-out, well-loved pink work gloves. She loves to grow garlic, eat garlic, and teach people about garlic. A famous TV lady from the city is coming to the farm to interview...
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Violet's Dilemma
by Wendy Vail Thibodeau
This is a story about a little ant named Violet and her family. Violet is around 9 years old and is very introverted. She loves to watch and listen rather than participating in what's going on around her. Violet thinks others would like her more...
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Curtis Finds a New Hobby - Miigmag Translation
by Mike Hennessey
Curtis loves to play video games. When his mom suggests he try something new, his friends show him their hobbies: playing ball hockey, painting, and playing the drum, but none of these hobbies suit Curtis. Then, when sitting with an Elder, Dawn,...
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Sky Grounds Her Worry - Miigmag Translation
by Mike Hennessey and Rachel McNair
Sky Grounds her Worry is about Sky who is worried that something might happen to her parents. She experiences many different physiological symptoms because of this and is having nightmares. She confides in Dawn the Beaver, an Elder on Turtle...
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I Wish
by Jade A. Blayk
Star loves the day. He loves the sun, the warmth, the light, and most of all, Star loves the people. But the people don’t seem to love Star back. In fact, the people seem quite indifferent to Star’s presence, ignoring him no matter how brightly...
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Curtis Finds a New Hobby - Wolastoqey Translation
by Mike Hennessey and Rachel McNair
Curtis loves to play video games. When his mom suggests he try something new, his friends show him their hobbies: playing ball hockey, painting, and playing the drum, but none of these hobbies suit Curtis. Then, when sitting with an Elder, Dawn,...
