Juvenile Fiction, Social Issues, Values & Virtues
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Yuri and the Treasure Box
by Emma Ugarelli
Yuri is quite the curious monkey! One day, while walking along the Amazon River, he bumps into something strange, something he has never seen before. He picks it up, wondering what it could be. Is it a hat? A seat? A drum? No . . . it’s a treasure ...
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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 ...
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No More Scaredy Cats
by Susan Williams
In a world where every child runs into problems now and then, it's nice to know that they can rely on their very own superhero—themselves! One Saturday morning, Dora wakes up to find that everything is going wrong. There’s no pancake mix to make ...
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We Were All Babies Once
by Jana Plavuchova
How would you feel about the people you come across if you imagined them as the babies they once were? On Wednesdays, Lou and her mother spend their day together exploring the town. But this week, Lou is hesitant. There are so many people out in ...
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Just Like You
by Marilyn Joy Anderson
Joy is just like any other little girl… except that she was born with only one hand. Her family believes in her, but others are curious and concerned. How will Joy manage in life without two hands like most everyone else? Follow Joy as she grows up ...
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Glennie's Gift
by Maybeth Wallace
Glennie has a secret she kept her whole life. She has a mystical special gift that she believes other kids don’t have and she tells no one, afraid they will make fun of her. One day, Glennie finally tells her best friend, Reggie. Turns out, Reggie ...
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I Want
Get What You Give by Michael Koffler
Genre: Children's book Target audience: children ages 3 to 8 Main theme: life lesson on interpersonal relationships Themes relating: perfect alignment as young children see things in simple terms, and children are attracted to vibrant colors and ...
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Where is the Sun?
by Tamar Johnson
The sun is hiding behind the clouds, and Lea can’t see it at all. While she and her mom run their errands for the day, Lea searches for the sun. To everyone’s delight, she finds it over and over: beaming through windows, shining in people’s eyes, ...
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Babas and the Dream Star
by Alessandro Poljak
This is a short story told from the perspective of Babas, the cutest toy poodle in the world. Babas loves his owner, seven-year-old Mika, but just like every child, Mika isn’t perfect. After suffering an accident, Babas has a peculiar dream in which ...
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Frog of Arcadia
by Blake Bobechko
Thomas is an aquarium toad of unknown parentage. He doesn’t know his past and the prospects for his future are dim. While he’s read extensively about faraway lands, Thomas has never ventured beyond the glass walls of home. But when happenstance ...
