Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Values & Virtues
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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 seem ...
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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 is ...
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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 always ...
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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 dog, ...
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Peter's Power
by Shirley Johnston
Peter’s family doesn’t have a lot of money, but that doesn’t stop him from helping others in need. When a new boy named Mark starts at Peter’s school and has no lunch to eat, Peter shares his two homemade slices of bread with him. Mark reveals his ...
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Chippy's Family Helping Others
by Linda Stoner
Chippy is a young chipmunk who loves spending time with his family. His relatives have many different occupations and interests. Chippy enjoys seeing how they help others. It is amazing how they all got involved in so many ways, from teaching music ...
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The First Salmon Run
The Bear Cubs' Adventure by Rhonda Girard
Father Bear—Pâpâ Maskwa—is taking his two bear cubs to the river for their first salmon run. Along the journey, they meet their friends squirrel, (añikwacâs), seal, (âhkik), and salmon, (sôsâsiw). With each friend, the cubs learn lessons in ...