Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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I Want
Get What You Give by Michael Koffler
Genre: Children's book Target audience: children ages 3 to 8 Main theme: life lesson on interpersonal relationships Themes relating: perfect alignment as young children see things in simple terms, and children are attracted to vibrant colors and...
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Jack and the Magical Portal
by K. M. Ellis and J. C. Ellis
Jack has just started Grade 4 at his new school, but he’s struggling—English is a challenge for him, and his classmate Chip bullies him. One day, Jack sits by the lake near his house and discovers something incredible: the animals of the lake can...
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Today, I Want to Say Neigh
by Dean Scott
Today, I Want to Say Neigh is the story about a young pig that no longer wants to oink and wishes to be different. The pig confides in its dog friend, wanting to look, sound, and even feel like the other animals on the farm. After much...
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Minnie has Style
by Pixie Riddle
“Minnie Has Style!” is a story about a free-spirited little girl who dresses to make herself feel happy! The story explains the importance of being proud of yourself and the difference between fashion and style. Minnie, the titular character,...
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Distracted Danny Daniels and the Worry Machine
by Ryan J. Kukurudz
Danny Daniels just cannot seem to stop worrying about everything. He worries that his friends are mad at him. He worries that his teachers are frustrated with him. Danny has always been a worrier, but lately, he has been feeling more and more...
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The Square Wreath
by Sherry J. Kubalsky
Michael is the most beautiful Christmas wreath and he longs to share his beauty with others. Decorated with delicate pinecones, colorful lights, and red ribbon with gold, glittery trim, Michael’s joy radiates from his every corner. Corner? Why,...
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I am Beautiful...And I Know it
by Sophie Lazarou and Angie Mackie
I am Beautiful…and I Know it is an adaptation of Sophie’s best-selling book Beautiful Brilliant and Brave. A children’s book serving to teach and support children, and their families. Through the use of positive and playful messages, a book...
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Mommy Protect Me
by Katerina Balaban
Bedtime stories are a treasured bonding time between parents and their children, but for Little Boy and Blue, when story time ends, the nightmares begin. Seeking his mother’s protection, Little Boy learns how to overcome his fears by using the...
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The Perfect Snowflake
by Sandra Payne
Four year old Gavin has a lot to be thankful for. He has a wonderful family that enjoys being outside and having lots of fun. But Gavin is not the oldest, and he's not the youngest. He's just... in the middle. Sometimes Gavin feels sad and left...
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The Brave Fawn
by Wafaa El-Tawil
Little Fawn is excited to go out and play without his parents around, as he is a big boy now. But when he does, Little Fox teases him and calls him names. Little Fawn doesn’t want to tell his parents, believing if he did, they would laugh at him...
