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What if every child knew that the traits they might consider flaws or imperfections are their greatest gifts? What if they knew that what makes them “different” is actually their superpower? For that matter, what if every adult knew it, too? The Gift of Being Different is co-written by Monica and her 9 year old daughter Abigail. Inspired by Abigail's dyslexia diagnosis, this book explores the feelings that arise for children who do not learn in a typical manner and celebrates how those differences make them strong.

Shy Baller: A Basketball Story About Learning to Ask for What You Want takes us to Hoopville, where a young basketball player faces a challenge. Shy Baller loves the game, but struggles to make her presence known on the court. Her shyness keeps her from asking for the ball, even when she's in the perfect spot to score.

Meet Brick Baller; the top basketball player in Hoopville. Suddenly, he can't score—his shots just won't fall. What's going on? In Brick Baller, young listeners follow Brick as he faces a tough challenge; a sudden shooting slump. Coach Swish steps in with some wise advice; go back to the basics. Brick Baller starts practicing the fundamentals of basketball again. He shoots hundreds of shots a day; he won't stop until he gets his shot back. His hard work pays off; by the next game, Brick Baller is better than ever.

In Special Baller: A Basketball Story About Believing in Yourself, a young player named Special Baller has his sights set on the school basketball team. But he's not your typical athlete; he faces more challenges than most. His dream? To play despite having only one arm. As tryouts approach, the whispers start. Can he make it? With every dribble and every shot, Special Baller is about to answer that question loud and clear. Follow Special Baller’s journey from doubt to determination. See how he handles the whispers and stares at school and on the court.

Milo, a fluffy orange kitten with big emotions and an even bigger love for cake, is about to face his greatest challenge—learning patience! When Uncle Kitten starts baking a delicious honey-vanilla cake, Milo is ready to eat it NOW. But when he learns he has to wait, he tries everything to speed up the process, leading to hilarious and heartwarming moments.

Description: Benny the Lion Cub is a gentle soul living in the lush jungle, but he often feels nervous and unsure of himself. His best friend, Polly the Parrot, is wise and full of encouragement. One day, Polly learns about the Big Jungle Race and encourages Benny to join, believing it will help him discover his hidden strength. Although Benny doubts himself , Polly's unwavering support gives him the courage to sign up.

Navigating adolescence just got a whole lot trickier... After finishing her first year of middle school, Teresa feels stuck in childhood, with messy hair and scraped knees. At her family's summer residence, she discovers that even there she is destined to feel out of place: her friends are suddenly into nail polish and boys and even her best friend seems different. Everyone's growing up except for her. Where's the confident, grown-up Teresa she's been waiting to become? Just when she expects the worst summer ever, she meets Agata.

Discover the heartwarming tale of Sammy, a little boy smaller than his classmates but with a heart mighty and full of courage, in "Sammy Takes a Stand Against Bullies". Sammy faces teasing and bullying at school and in the play yard, leaving him feeling sad and unsure of how to stand up for himself. His world feels lonely until two compassionate kids, Lily and Ethan, reach out in friendship. With their support, Sammy begins to uncover his inner strength. He learns that confidence isn't about size but about believing in himself.

Mitreißende und ergreifende Geschichte, Über einen mutigen Jungen, der über sich hinauswächst, immer wieder, trotz besonderer Lebensumstände, die selbst zum Denken anregt und das Herz ergreift… Ben ist ein zwölfjähriger Junge, der, obwohl er seit seiner Geburt im Rollstuhl sitzt, mutiger ist als so mancher Superheld. Mit seinem treuen Hund Max an seiner Seite stellt er sich täglich den kleinen und großen Herausforderungen des Lebens – sei es in der Schule, beim Sport oder im Umgang mit anderen Kindern.

Where Is Charlotte? captures the game of Hide-and-Seek as played by a feisty and fun little fireball. Drawing on the classic children’s tune, “Frère Jacques,” adults and children listen and sing together, bringing to life a young girl not afraid to say, “No.” Our little trickster has an authentic and assertive voice (perhaps a tad cheeky) and a playfully sassy non-verbal style. Charlotte bravely goes from familiar inside hiding places to “climbing trees” and “riding a breeze.”

Milmon is a flying rabbit. To him that isn’t strange. After being orphaned in a flood, he found himself in Morse Grove, a community full of flying creatures. In Morse Grove, his dreams of flying were nurtured and encouraged by his friends.

Chris comes from a sports-loving family. His brother is the star scorer on the high school team, and is being recruited by Division 3 colleges. Chris longs to earn the same adulation, and he’s a good scorer for his junior high team. But why won’t his coach start him? He’s better on defense than his rival, Carlos, and nearly as good a shooter. Soon Chris becomes obsessed with earning a place in his team’s starting lineup. He does everything he can think of—including being an invaluable player every time he comes in. But nothing seems to get Coach’s attention.

Young Mary has been told that there are many things she can’t do. Like stay up past bedtime, or be an astronaut or become president. But what she really wants is to sing, and she isn’t about to let anyone tell her she can’t do it! A powerful motivating tale about a confident and ambitious girl who doesn’t feed into negativity, this debut children’s book from legendary artist Mary J. Blige proves that anyone can make their dreams come true by believing in themselves. It's a great conversation starter for overcoming discouragement from others.

A young boy's imagination takes off as he gazes at family photos, whisking him off on a fantastical journey. Along the way, the boy tries exciting and bold new things, ventures into unexplored worlds, and forms deep connections with his multicultural heritage and the ancestors who imbue him with the strength and courage to make a difference.

Dazzle is a snow-white unicorn with a twisty horn, a sparkly pink tail, and a tag that says unicorns can grant wishes. He isn't sure whether he can make a wish for himself, but he does so anyway, hoping for a child and a home of his own. Instead, Dazzle gets sold at a yard sale and becomes one of the Book Buddies, friendly toys that children can check out of the library just like books. Meanwhile, Maya has just moved to town and decides to borrow Dazzle, hoping he can grant her a wish for a new friend.

Ava Reed is an 8-year-old girl with a calm spirit and a listening ear. She is a fulltime thinker and is always observing. She is constantly being asked why she is so quiet. She is unsure how to respond. She struggles to figure out why she is so quiet and if that is a bad thing. She strives to find answers through discussions with family and friends.

When twelve-year-old Alice’s dad moves out, leaving her with her troubled mother, Alice does the only thing that feels right: She retreats to her family’s old Renaissance fair tent in the backyard, determined to live there until her dad comes home. In an attempt to keep at least one part of her summer from changing, Alice focuses on her quest to get her name on her swim team’s record board. But summers contain multitudes.

Eines Tages fühlt sich das Kleine Ich so einsam, dass es beschließt, raus in die Welt zu gehen, um einen Freund fürs Leben zu finden. Auf einer Reise voller Abenteuer, bei der der Kleine Wanderer Spannendes und Schönes erlebt, aber auch mit seiner Angst und Traurigkeit konfrontiert wird, erfährt er die liebevolle Unterstützung in der Natur und findet schließlich zur Selbstliebe. Als er nach Hause zurückkehrt, ist das Kleine Ich in ihm zu einem Jungen herangereift, der in sich selbst angekommen ist.

Animals inspire their little ones to chase their dreams and reach for the stars in this modern classic-in-the-making from New York Times-bestselling author Beth Ferry and Caldecott honoree Molly Idle.

Anicée, grande passionnée de soccer, se sent prête à faire face à une nouvelle année scolaire, une nouvelle école et de nouvelles amitiés ! Toutefois, un événement lui rappelant des situations déjà vécues lui enlèvera sa fougue de jouer. Avec l’aide d’une amie, elle trouvera une façon originale de dire à ses compagnons qu’elle ne tolérera plus les remarques en lien avec sa couleur de peau ou toutes ses autres caractéristiques physiques qui la rendent unique !