Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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The Boss of Me
by Cathy Beaudette
From the moment of birth the space between child and parent increases. Part of the work of a child is to establish his/her own identity. All children pass through the stage of developing their own autonomy. The phrase “you are not the boss of me”...
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Arty the Arctic Tern
Starts with a Storm by Katie Donohue
Follow best friends, Arty the Arctic Tern and Lily the Lemming, on their migration adventures around the world! Way up at the North Pole, climate change is forcing the Arctic terns to adapt. When Arty learns that the biggest thunderstorm ever is...
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Milly's Magical Jiu Jitsu Adventure
by Susan Spurrell
Milly is an energetic and curious little girl who is transported to the enchanted land of Alfalohany through a very magical book. There she meets some talented animal friends who teach her the gentle art of Jiu Jitsu. She learns that respect,...
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The Big Fire
by Steve Serbic
Goose is a fire dog, and that means it’s his job to help out when people are in trouble! Goose takes his job very seriously… but it can be scary, too. When Goose and the firefighters are called to a building fire, they realize it’s up to them to...
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Oscar the Oyster
by Penny Repstock
Oscar the Oyster can’t swim through the open sea like a shark or fly over the water like a seagull. In fact, he can’t move at all—he is stuck to a rock in a tide pool. He had always been happy and proud of the home he’d made there for himself...
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Eldorado Sneezes
by Sharon J. Houghton
Eldorado is a dragon who sneezes and lights up like a light bulb when there are strong smells, dust, or nose-tickling feathers. But his friends have stopped inviting him to go places because he ruins their fun by glowing. This makes Eldorado sad....
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Andy McBeagle
A Dog’s Journey by B Taylor
Andy McBeagle yearns to leave Cathkenney Farm and explore the world. He wants to make new friends and see new things—maybe even a palace, and a queen! But everyone keeps telling him his legs are too short for such adventures. Andy knows that he...
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My S's Are Messes
When Your Voice Won't Obey What You're Trying to Say. It's OK! by Sherry McMillan
It’s not fair! The sounds are misbehaving and the children have to work extra hard to get them to do what they’re supposed to do. L’s run away and turn into W’s; the Shhhh sound pops up all over and won’t stay where it should; some sounds get...
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Logan's Many Hats
by Rita Russell
As children our imaginations can soar with just the tip of the hat. Logan's many hats is about a boy who is not sure about what he wants to do or who he wants to be. Like a lot of kids his age, he's curious, and thinks about it. So he tries a...
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Zoo-ee's Wall
A Leadership Story for Kids by C. Tamiko Ohta
Zoo-ee is an egg who excels in everything she does—brushing her two teeth, mastering numbers, and helping eggs in need. But when she encounters an enormous wall that blocks her path, Zoo-ee becomes stuck. How will she overcome this problem?...
