Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Values & Virtues
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My Brother Bradley
A Sibling With Autism by Courtney Redden
Courtney’s brother Bradley has autism. It can be hard for him to make friends because the other kids don’t always understand why he acts the way he does. His meltdowns can be scary, and he needs things like his iPad, headphones, and blanket by...
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My Five Cents
by Shawn Richmor
Ollie’s granny tells him if he uses his five cents wisely, he will be very, very happy. Ollie wants to be happy, and his granny is very smart, so he makes a plan. He takes his five cents to Mr. Rubin’s candy store and buys five candies for one...
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Kind Of
by Karina L. Fast
Have the young people in your life ever left you inspired with their ability to look at our world in wonder? Have you ever been left speechless, not sure of the correct answer? Have the littles in your life ever looked up at you for strength?...
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There Once Was a Toot
by Austen L. Renaud
Join Toot on a humorous and heartwarming journey of self-acceptance, as he learns that true belonging only happens when we present our authentic selves to the world, toots and all. Be true to yourself, embrace who you are, and your sense of...
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The Feathered Bridge
by Anna Ottolino
Henry’s ninth birthday is over already, and he can’t help but miss all of the fun of his party. But as Henry grapples with his sadness, he notices something outside his window . . . a small bird flits in place on the ground. Something doesn’t...
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Are You As Strong As A Seed?
by Wendy Barrick Rhead
Even the smallest seed can be mighty. A grandfather’s love and wisdom is imparted to his grandchild as they walk along the paths of Lake Superior. Weaving a story about the journey of nature’s tiniest hero, the seed, he explains that even the...
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The Summer of the Ennead
A Tale of Awakening by Roger Allan Clark
“We do not set out to change the world. We start with ourselves and those near us. We start with our small community and its environment.” It is the summer of 1985, and nine cousins are spending their break helping to run their grandparent’s...
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The Wishful Toy
by Richard Crowley
What happens when a child outgrows a beloved toy? How can we spread joy to others? One lonely, wishful toy soon learns it can still bring love and laughter to a child’s life. For parents and educators: The Wishful Toy shows readers that sharing...
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The Giddythumps
by Dan Oldfield
Frazellnap and Beetoo are Giddythumps, tiny creatures who live near the base of a tree and spend their time creating things out of materials they find around them. Frazellnap and Beetoo are dear friends, but—like most dear friends—they don’t...
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Bunty and the Rainbow
by Eve Buchwald
Bunty loves rainbows and hopes that today is the day she finds one! After waiting for the rain to stop, she’s finally able to begin her quest. But hunting for rainbows alone is no fun, so when Mr. Cameron says he doesn’t have time to take his...
