Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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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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I'm So Proud of You
by Dianne Latchaw
This book appeals to children 3-6 who are trying to do things, but it doesn’t always work out right.To develop good self esteem, children need to hear “I’m so proud of you” more than they usually do. Children can relate to the child in the story,...
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Harley The Happy Little Husky
Being Different by Kerry Tait
Harley is a happy little Siberian Husky, who lives in Canada. Harley thought he was the same as his siblings but found out he was very different. He soon comes to realize that being different is a good thing and that things always work out....
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The First Fry Bread
A Gitxsan Story by Dr. M. Jane Smith (Xsiwis)
Fry bread has a significant role in the Gitxsan culture. It is often served both at home and at feasts. The fry bread story has a message for children on the importance of building up their spirits.
