Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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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, yes, ...
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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 filled ...
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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 Adventures of Lucy-Loo and Roo
... and the Magic of the Gratitude Stick! by Dr. Stacey Scott and Kyra Scott
Lucy-Loo was born with a special gift: wild and gorgeous curly hair that no one else has. But Lucy doesn’t see it that way. Everyone Lucy knows has straight, silky hair, and Lucy is the odd one out. No matter how hard Lucy tries to tame her wild ...
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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 out, ...
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Hair Happiness
by Symphorosa Gabriel
This book is for little girls of colour, between the ages 4-8. It is all about a little girl embracing her natural Afro. Often, young black girls develop negative ideas about themselves, especially their hair. As a result, their self-esteem is often ...
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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 and ...
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Star's Dream
by Michael B. Martins
STAR is an all-around artist at heart. STAR is talented and dreams very big. Ve wants to share vis singing, dancing, and acting talents with the world, but ve is caught at a crossroads with two paths to choose from. On one path, ve is free to do ...
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Super Stella Leads the Way
by Marianna R. Cavezza
Super Stella Leads the Way features a young girl named Stella who loves to write about her inner superhero powers—until one day her brother questions whether girls can be superheroes. Can they? Stella struggles with her outrage and dismay, but she ...
