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B 126920B 126920 13 Things Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Feel Good, Act Brave
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Morin, Amy
Length: 315 Copyright: 2021

Empowers tweens, teaching them how to think, feel, and act stronger than ever! Perfect for fans of The Confidence Code for Girls, this book tackles mental strength in a relatable way. Filled with fun graphics and illustrations throughout. Life skills. Personal growth. Social emotional learning. Resilience. IL 5-9.
13 Things Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Feel Good, Act Brave IJS  
KM 13556KM 13556 13 Things Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Feel Good, Act Brave (25 Books)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Morin, Amy
Length: 315 Copyright: 2021

Text empowers tweens and teens and addresses the challenges facing middle grade students in today's world, offering relatable, graphics-complemented advice on developing healthy mental habits for fulfilling personal potential. Life skills. Personal growth. Social emotional learning. Resilience. Classroom set of 25 books. IL 5-9.
13 Things Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Feel Good, Act Brave (25 Books) IJS  
B 127256B 127256 A-Okay
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Greene, Jarad
Length: 235 Copyright: 2021

When Jay starts eighth grade with a few pimples he doesn't think much of it. But when his acne goes from bad to worse, Jay's prescribed a powerful medication that comes with some serious side effects. Meanwhile, school isn't going exactly as planned. All of Jay's friends are in different classes; he has no one to sit with at lunch; his best friend, Brace, is avoiding him. Semi-autobiographical. Coming of age. Graphic novel. Middle school students. IL 6-9.
A-Okay IJ  
B 127619B 127619 Abdul's Story
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist. Authorship. Creative writing. Learning disabilities. Self-management. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Winner. IL K-3. AR 2.9. Lexile 540.
Abdul's Story KP  
B 121455B 121455 All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rudolph, Shaina
Length: 40 Copyright: 2015

Zane rushes home to tell his mother about problems he faced during his school day, and she reminds him that while others may only see his "autism stripe," he has stripes for honesty, caring, and much more. Mothers and sons- Fiction. Also includes a Reading Guide plus a Note to Parents & Caregivers. IL K-2.
All My Stripes: A Story for Children With Autism KP  
B 119717B 119717 Another Day as Emily
Grade Lvl: I Author: Spinelli, Eileen
Length: 224 Copyright: 2014

Susie is jealous when her brother is deemed a town hero, so she finds solace in the poetry and reclusive lifestyle of Emily Dickinson. Dickinson, Emily, 1830-1886- fiction. Novels in verse. Recluses- Fiction. AR 3.2 Lexile 420 GR level Q IL 4-6.
Another Day as Emily I  
B 96704B 96704 Anxiety Disorders Made Simple: Treatment Approaches to Overcome Fear and Build Resiliency
Grade Lvl: T Author: van Ingen, Daniel J
Length: 117 Copyright: 2014

Dr. van Ingen provides practical examples to empower people to build anxiety tolerance, gain freedom, and experience resiliency as they confront their fears. These evidence-based principles and procedures will help therapists: *Utilize cutting-edge interventions that match core anxiety patterns; *Experimentally build tolerance via interoceptive exposure and other tools; *Assess and treat 4 central core belief categories that fuel anxiety problems.
Anxiety Disorders Made Simple: Treatment Approaches to Overcome Fear and Bu T  
B 114789B 114789 Anya's Ghost
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Brosgol, Vera
Length: 221 Copyright: 2011

Anya, embarrassed by her family and lacking confidence in her body and her social skills, finally finds a friend after falling down a well, but quickly learns there are drawbacks to having a ghost for a friend. Russian Americans Fiction. Graphic novel. AR 2.3 Lexile 300 IL 7-12.
Anya's Ghost JS  
B 123657B 123657 Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Palacio, R. J.
Length: 303 Copyright: 2015

Three previously-published novellas that shed further light on the world of Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, set before he entered Beecher Prep and during his first year there and told from other characters' points of view. "The Julian Chapter" reveals why the bully dislikes Auggie so much. "Pluto" is about the lifelong friendship between Auggie and Christopher. And, finally, "Shingaling" offers a view of how the girls at Beecher Prep see Auggie when he first comes on the scene. Realistic fiction. Book companion (#113769). IL 3-8. AR 4.3. RC 4.2. Lexile 680. GR V.
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories PIJ  
KM 12873KM 12873 Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Palacio, R. J.
Length: 303 Copyright: 2015

These three stories are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Listeners get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie's oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie's new friend at school. Together, these three stories are a treasure for listeners who don't want to leave Auggie behind when they finish Wonder. Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain; Scott Merriman; and Taylor Ann Krahn. Listen time: 8 hours. Realistic fiction. Book companion (#113769). IL 3-8. AR 4.3. RC 4.2. Lexile 680. GR V. Kit includes: book, 1 set of earbuds, 5 port splitter to support small group of listeners, and playaway.
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories (Playaway) PIJ  
B 125632B 125632 Banish Your Body Image Thief: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Building Positive Body Image for Young People
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Collins-Donnelly, Kate
Length: 239 Copyright: 2014

Written for and selected by young people and health professionals to provide 13 to 18 year olds with high-quality support, information and advice about common mental health issues and related conditions. Build positive body image with this effective workbook for young people. Body image. Cognitive therapy. Psychology. IL 4-12.
Banish Your Body Image Thief: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on B IJS  
B 124879B 124879 Be Prepared
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Brosgol, Vera
Length: 244 Copyright: 2018

All Vera wants to do is fit in--but that's not easy for a Russian girl in the suburbs. Her friends live in fancy houses and their parents can afford to send them to the best summer camps. Vera's single mother can't afford that sort of luxury, but there's one summer camp in her price range--Russian summer camp. Vera is sure she's found the one place she can fit in, but camp is far from what she imagined. And nothing could prepare her for all the 'cool girl' drama, endless Russian history lessons, and outhouses straight out of nightmares! Graphic novel. IL 5-9. AR 2.6. RC 3.2. Lexile 360.
Be Prepared IJ  
B 120133B 120133 Bear and Duck
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hudson, Katy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Bear doesn't want to be a bear anymore so he tries out what it's like to be a duck. With a few lessons from Duck, Bear realizes he makes a much better bear after all. IL Pres-1.
Bear and Duck KP  
B 128316B 128316 Big
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Harrison, Vashti
Length: 60 Copyright: 2023

Traces a child's journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal. An emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the same time. Physical appearance. Body image. Self-acceptance. Growth fiction. Appropriate for older readers as well. 2024 Caldecott Medal Winner. IL Pres-3.
Big KP  
B 77818B 77818 Black Snowman
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Mendez, Phil
Length: 49 Copyright: 1989

Reflects the many moods of Jacob, a young boy who is angry at being black and poor, when he builds a snowman and wraps it with a African story-telling shawl that has magical qualities. The snowman comes alive and tells Jacob of his heritage. Picture book for older readers. AR 3.7. Follett RL 2.8. RC 2.7. Lexile 550.
Black Snowman PI  
B 123065B 123065 Blue Ethel
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reinhardt, Jennifer Black
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Ethel the cat is surprised when, in the course of her usual day, she unexpectedly turns blue. Shows that being different can be a good thing. IL Pres-2.
Blue Ethel KP  
B 123027B 123027 Blue Penguin
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Horacek, Petr
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Rejected by his fellow penguins because of his unusual color, minimal diving, and jumping skills, Blue Penguin begins to sing in his loneliness and wonders if he will be able to convince the others that he is one of them. IL Pres-2.
Blue Penguin KP  
B 110955B 110955 Bob and Otto
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bruel, Robert
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Otto the worm is shocked to discover that his best friend Bob is actually a caterpillar who emerges one day as a butterfly. AR 2.6. Follett RL 2.3.
Bob and Otto KP  
B 127241B 127241 Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Rutter, Helen
Length: 246 Copyright: 2021

Billy Plimpton wants to be a famous comedian when he grows up but his stutter is getting in the way, and right now he is so worried about being made fun of by the kids in his new school that he plans on not talking at all, but the plan backfires because his persistent silence only draws attention of the school bully and Billy realizes that he needs another plan, one that does not depend on him speaking without a stutter. Diverse abilities. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.9.
Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh IJ  
B 126315B 126315 Brave Like That
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Stoddard, Lindsey
Length: 261 Copyright: 2020

Eleven-year-old Cyrus knows he is not cut out to be a football hero or fireman like his adopted father, but it takes a skittish stray dog to teach him that he, too, can be brave. Animal stories. Courage. Realistic fiction. Middle Schools. IL 4-8.
Brave Like That PI  
B 121908B 121908 Buck's Tooth
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kredensor, Diane
Length: 60 Copyright: 2015

Buck loves a lot of things about being a beaver, but more than anything, he hates his one, big, front tooth. His tooth ruins everything for him, especially the Annual Talent Show. AR 2.6 RC 2.2 Lexile 350 IL K-3.
Buck's Tooth KP  
B 97321B 97321 CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Skills to Help You Let Go of Self-Criticism, Build Self-Esteem, and Find Balance
Grade Lvl: T Author: Martin, Sharon
Length: 224 Copyright: 2019

This evidence-based workbook offers real strategies based in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help readers overcome perfectionism and create a more balanced perspective. Readers will identify the causes of their perfectionism, discover how perfectionism is negatively impacting their lives, and gain invaluable skills for cultivating self-compassion toward themselves and others.
CBT Workbook for Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Skills to Help You Let Go of T  
B 92491B 92491 Challenging the Barbie Doll Syndrome
Grade Lvl: T Author: Barto, Heather
Length: 96 Copyright: 2001

Subtitle: A Group Design for Working with Adolescent Girls. Heather Barto and Sarah Salkeld developed a curriculum which covers body image, eating disorders, and self concept for school counselors to use with grades 5-12. Lessons/sessions are designed to counter the cycle of failure and frustration girls experience in striving to attain impossible standards of beauty perpetuated by the mass media.
Challenging the Barbie Doll Syndrome T  
B 126496B 126496 Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Brian, Rachel
Length: 64 Copyright: 2020

A guide to consent and bodily autonomy that teaches readers about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and how to practice consent in their daily lives. Mature themes. Health and well-being. Graphic novel format. IL 3-7.
Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU PIJ  
B 125993B 125993 Dear Boy
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rosenthal, Paris
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Encourages readers to accept and love themselves as they are and advises them to be confident, curious, adaptable, and willing to speak up. Stories about me. Conduct of life, boys. IL Pres-3. AR 2.3. Lexile 470.
Dear Boy KP  
B 121844B 121844 Dear Opl
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sackier, Shelley
Length: 233 Copyright: 2015

Thirteen-year-old Opal starts a blog to satisfy her mother, who thinks she might lose weight by recording all she eats, but instead Opal starts giving advice and discovers that she is much better at giving it than taking it. Advice columnists- Fiction. Mothers and daughters- Fiction. Overweight persons- Fiction. Follett RL 4.3 Lexile 760 IL 5-8.
Dear Opl IJ  
B 126932B 126932 Different: A Great Thing to Be!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Avis, Heather
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

This joyful rhyming book encourages children to value the "different" in all people, leading the way to a kinder world in which the differences in all of us are celebrated and embraced. Diverse abilities. Rhyming text. Down Syndrome fiction. Story in verse. IL Pres-2. 2023-2024 Goldfinch Award.
Different: A Great Thing to Be! KP  
B 108986B 108986 Dooley Takes the Fall
Grade Lvl: JS Author: McClintock, Norah
Length: 314 Copyright: 2008

As a troubled teen struggles to free himself from his past and the implications of the present conspiracies that surround him, Dooley tries to prove his innocence in a suicide that looks like murder. Teenagers.
Dooley Takes the Fall JS  
B 126901B 126901 Except When They Don't
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gehl, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Children are often told by many different people about what toys they're supposed to play with, what interests they should have, and who they should be simply because of their gender. This stereotype-breaking book invites children to examine what they're told "boy" and "girl" activities are and encourages them to play with whatever they want to and to be exactly who they are. Individuality. Play fiction. Story in rhyme. Family. IL Pres-3.
Except When They Don't KP  
B 118018B 118018 Extraordinary Jane
Grade Lvl: K Author: Harrison, Hannah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Jane the dog struggles to fit into her extraordinary family's circus life. AR 2.4 RC 1.4 Lexile 180 IL Pres-K.
Extraordinary Jane K  
B 126905B 126905 Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Ho, Joanna
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. Story about me. Asian American. Self awareness. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2022-2023. IL Pres-3. AR 3.7.
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners KP  
B 101519B 101519 First Graders From Mars: Episode 2 Problem With Pelly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Corey, Shana
Length: 32 Copyright: 2002

Pelly fells miserable because she looks different from her Martian classmates, but a glamorous opera singer who visits her class shows Pelly that her differences make her special. AR level 2.6. Follett RL 2.8. IL K-2.
First Graders From Mars: Episode 2 Problem With Pelly KP  
B 124877B 124877 First Rule of Punk
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Perez, Celia C
Length: 310 Copyright: 2017

There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school-you can't fix it with duct tape like you would your Chuck Taylors. On Day One, twelve-year-old Mal. (MarYa Luisa, if you want to annoy her) inadvertently upsets Posada Middle School's queen bee, violates the school's dress code with her punk rock look, and disappoints her college-professor mom in the process. Her dad, who now lives a thousand miles away, says things will get better as long as she remembers the first rule of punk- be yourself. Realistic fiction. Coming of Age / Bildungsroman. Hispanic American. IL 5-9. AR 4.5. RC 4.2. Lexile 670. GR T.
First Rule of Punk IJS  
B 115036B 115036 Fish Had A Wish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Garland, Michael
Length: 28 Copyright: 2012

Fish wishes to be all sorts of animals because each one is special, then realizes there is something good about being a fish, too. Wishes Fiction. Contentment- Fiction. Self-acceptance- Fiction. From the series I Like To Read. AR 1.0 Lexile 330 IL Pres-1.
Fish Had A Wish KP  
B 102849B 102849 FOCUS ON BODY IMAGE
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: HINDS, MAURENE
Length: 64 Copyright: 2002

Subtitle: How You Feel About How You Look. Discusses how young people feel about the way they look, the impact of society and advertisers on an individual's body image, problems with poor self-esteem, and maintaining a healthy body image.
FOCUS ON BODY IMAGE IJS  
B 127854B 127854 Frizzy
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Ortega, Claribel A
Length: 212 Copyright: 2022

Tired of going to the salon to have her curls straightened every weekend, Marlene slowly learns to embrace her natural curly hair with the help of her best friend and favorite aunt. African American. Hispanic/Latino. Biracial. Hair. Friendship. Family life. Graphic Novel. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 4-8. AR 3.0.
Frizzy IJ  
KM 10882KM 10882 Frog Thing
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Drachman, Eric
Length: 0 Copyright: 2005

Frank flaps, jumps, runs, leaps, and dives until he finally finds his place in the pond. Contents: book (AR 3.0, Follett RL 2.5, RC 2.1, Lexile 440) and audio CD with a dramatic multi-voiced reading and extra discussion. 2007 Benjamin Franklin Award winner (Children's Book and Audiobook).
Frog Thing KP  
B 97085B 97085 Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Grade Lvl: T Author: Brown, Brene
Length: 176 Copyright: 2020

In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, a leading expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of Wholehearted living—a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness. This book is about the lifelong journey from 'What will people think?' to 'I am enough.' Updated Edition. Professional book.
Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Em T  
B 125273B 125273 Giraffe Problems
Grade Lvl: KP Author: John, Jory
Length: 42 Copyright: 2018

Edward the giraffe can't understand why his neck is as long and bendy and, well, ridiculous as it is. No other animal has a neck this absurd. He's tried disguising it, dressing it up, strategically hiding it behind bushes--honestly, anything you can think of, he's tried. Just when he has exhausted his neck-hiding options and is about to throw in the towel, a turtle swoops in and helps giraffe understand that his neck has a purpose, and looks excellent in a bow tie. Animal stories. Self-acceptance. IL Pres-3. AR 2.4. Lexile 530. GR O.
Giraffe Problems KP  
B 112262B 112262 Girl Who Could Fly
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Forester, Victoria
Length: 329 Copyright: 2010

Piper McCloud's ability to fly sets her apart from the other kids, so her mother sends her to an exclusive school for children with exceptional abilities, but even there she does not fit in with the other students. AR 6.0. RC 5.7. Lexile 920. GR level V. IL 5-7.
Girl Who Could Fly IJ  
B 127869B 127869 Good Different
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kuyatt, Meg Eden
Length: 273 Copyright: 2023

Seventh-grader Selah Godfrey knows that to be 'normal' she has to keep her feelings tightly controlled when people are around, but after hitting a fellow student, she needs to figure out just what makes her different and why that is ok. Mental health. Novels in verse. Realistic fiction. Self-perception. Self-actualization. Self-control. IL 5-8. AR 5.1.
Good Different IJ  
B 110231B 110231 Good Thing You're Not an Octopus!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Markes, Julie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

A little boy finds that his life is pretty easy compared to how it might be. AR 2.2. Follett RL 1.9.
Good Thing You're Not an Octopus! K  
B 84011B 84011 Goose
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bang, Molly
Length: 38 Copyright: 1996

Adopted by woodchucks at birth, a baby goose never feels she truly belongs--until the day she discovers she can fly. RC 1.9. Lexile 790. IL Pres-3.
Goose KP  
B 125510B 125510 Hair Love
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cherry, Matthew A
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A little girl's daddy steps in to help her arrange her curly, coiling, wild hair into styles that allow her to be her natural, beautiful self. Stories about me. Diversity. IL Pres-3. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022.
Hair Love KP  
B 123539B 123539 Hello Universe
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kelly, Erin Entrada
Length: 313 Copyright: 2017

The lives of four misfits are intertwined when a bully's prank lands shy Virgil at the bottom of a well and Valencia, Kaori, and Gen band together in an epic quest to find and rescue him. Alternating point of view. Newbery Medal 2018. Realistic fiction. IL 3-7. AR 4.7. RC 4.3. Lexile 690.
Hello Universe PIJ  
KM 12925KM 12925 Hello Universe (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Kelly, Erin Entrada
Length: 0 Copyright: 2017

The lives of four misfits are intertwined when a bully's prank lands shy Virgil at the bottom of a well and Valencia, Kaori, and Gen band together in an epic quest to find and rescue him. Alternating point of view. Newbery Medal 2018. Realistic fiction. IL 3-7. AR 4.7. RC 4.3. Lexile 690. Contains 1 book, 1 playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Hello Universe (Playaway) PIJ  
B 125790B 125790 Here and There
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Smith, Tamara Ellis
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

After Ivan's parents separate, he has trouble finding joy at either of their homes until he discovers that the birds and music that he loves may be found in both places. Divorce. Stories about me. Family. IL Pres-3.
Here and There KP  
B 71536B 71536 Hey, Al
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Yorinks, Arthur
Length: 27 Copyright: 1986

Caldecott award winner about a janitor and his pet dog who are dissatisfied with life, go on an adventure to change things, and eventually realize that home isn't so bad. Caldecott award winner. AR 2.1. Follett RL 4.7. Lexile 320. GR level N. IL K-4.
Hey, Al KPI  
B 125760B 125760 Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your Color
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fields, Monique
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A young biracial girl looks around her world for her color. She finally chooses her own, and creates a new word for herself―honeysmoke. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. Diversity. Social studies connections. IL K-3.
Honeysmoke: A Story of Finding Your Color KP  
B 81012B 81012 How Jackrabbit Got His Very Long Ears
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Irbinskas, Heather
Length: 32 Copyright: 1994

Because he doesn't listen carefully to what the Great Spirit tells him about each of the animals he is supposed to lead to their desert homes, Jackrabbit causes much unhappiness with his careless answers to the anmals' questions. Pourquoi tales. AR 4.3.
How Jackrabbit Got His Very Long Ears KP  
B 125198B 125198 I Am Enough
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Byers, Grace
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Stories aboout me. Self-acceptance. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3.
I Am Enough KP  
B 126560B 126560 I Am Every Good Thing
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barnes, Derrick
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through. He's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you and shows you who they are. There are superheroes in our midst! Stories about me. Self-management. Social emotional learning. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022. IL Pres-3. Lexile 610.
I Am Every Good Thing KP  
B 127354B 127354 I Am Golden
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Chen, Eva
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

An ode to the immigrant experience and a declaration of Chinese American joy. Asian American. Immigration and Emigration. Chinese American. IL K-4. AR 3.3.
I Am Golden KP  
B 126796B 126796 I Am Not a Fish!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Raymundo, Peter
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Edgar is a jellyfish, but he doesn't look, act, or feel very much like a "fish." With a little help though from some friendly starfish, Edgar realizes that labels aren't important, and he should celebrate what makes him unique! Self-help groups. Self-esteem. Humorous stories. Jellyfishes. IL Pres-2. AR 2.3. Lexile 540. GR M.
I Am Not a Fish! KP  
B 127976B 127976 I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Powers, Andie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Although many people think Emile is shy, he is simply quiet on the outside while on the inside, his imagination is loud and wild. Imagination story. Self. Self-awareness. Introversion. Quietude. IL Pres-2.
I Am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us KP  
B 128052B 128052 I Can Be All Three
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alikhan, Salima
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

On Multicultural Day at school, a young girl cannot decide whether to showcase her father's Indian heritage, her mother's German heritage, or her American identity, then realizes she can highlight all three. Multicutural. Story about me. Cultural fusion. Identity. Family life. IL Pres-3.
I Can Be All Three KP  
B 127937B 127937 I Color Myself Different
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Kaepernick, Colin
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

This joyful celebration of black and brown lives is based on real events in the famous athlete and activist's young life. Story reveals the power of radical self-love and knowing your self-worth. African American. Diverse families. Self-awareness. Self-reliance. Self-confidence. IL 1-4. AR 3.9.
I Color Myself Different PI  
B 120430B 120430 I Don't Want to Be a Frog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Petty, Dev
Length: 24 Copyright: 2015

A frog who yearns to be any animal that is cute and warm discovers that being wet, slimy, and full of bugs has its advantages. AR 1.6. Lexile 180 IL Pres-2.
I Don't Want to Be a Frog KP  
B 85904B 85904 I Love My Hair!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tarpley, Natasha
Length: 26 Copyright: 1998

A young African American girl describes the different, wonderful ways she can wear her hair. AR 3.3.
I Love My Hair! KP  
KM 10677KM 10677 I Wish I Were a Butterfly (Literacy Bag)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Howe, James
Length: 0 Copyright: 2002

Story about a despondent cricket that is helped by a spider who convinces him that he is special in his own way. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Literacy bag. Contents: activity card, book by James Howe, large cricket puppet, and fabric tote. AR 3.4. RC 2.5. Lexile 540.
I Wish I Were a Butterfly (Literacy Bag) KP  
B 125515B 125515 It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Thorn, Theresa
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Some people are boys. Some people are girls. Some people are both, neither, or somewhere in between. This sweet, straightforward exploration of gender identity will give children a fuller understanding of themselves and others. Provides young readers and parents alike with the vocabulary to discuss this important topic with sensitivity. Diversity. LGBTQIA. IL 1-4.
It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity PI  
B 106630B 106630 It's Okay to Be Different
Grade Lvl: K Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 30 Copyright: 2001

Illustrations and brief text describe all kinds of differences that are "okay," such as being a different color, needing some help, being adopted, and having a different nose. Focuses on acceptance and tolerance of others.
It's Okay to Be Different K  
B 125140B 125140 Jerome By Heart
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Scotto, Thomas
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A young boy expresses his love for his friend Jerome. Friendship stories. Best friends story. IL Pres-3.
Jerome By Heart KP  
B 119473B 119473 Just A Duck!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bramsen, Carin
Length: 34 Copyright: 2015

Duck and Cat discover that being yourself--makes for being the best of friends. A story of the differences, similarities, and compromises that make for rewarding friendships. AR 1.6 Lexile 200 IL Pres-1.
Just A Duck! KP  
B 128285B 128285 Just Because
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McConaughy, Matthew
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential. Self-awareness. Story in rhyme. Personal growth. Perspective. Lexile 350. IL Pres-3.
Just Because KP  
B 126683B 126683 Just Feel: How to Be Stronger, Happier, Healthier, and More
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Chopra, Mallika
Length: 113 Copyright: 2019

Presents a guide to empowerment that counsels readers on how to harness their emotional awareness to promote independence and problem-solving. Stories about me. Personal growth. Self-actualization. Social emotional learning. IL 4-8.
Just Feel: How to Be Stronger, Happier, Healthier, and More IJ  
B 123133B 123133 Just Like Me
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cavanaugh, Nancy J
Length: 246 Copyright: 2016

In this story about unlikely friendships and finding your place in the world, three very different girls, adopted as babies from the same Chinese orphanage, spend a week at a summer camp, where the adoption agency coordinator wants them to journal their "bonding" experience. IL 4-8. AR 5.4. RC 6.2. Lexile 900.
Just Like Me IJ  
B 127857B 127857 Kids Book About Neurodiversity
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Petix, Laura
Length: 66 Copyright: 2023

Everything we do is because of the ways our brains work, and everyone’s brain is different. Neurodiversity is what makes our world beautiful, and this author teaches us the importance of celebrating the unique ways in which our brains help us learn, feel, and experience life! Core themes in this book: creativity, acceptance, curiosity, and expression. IL K-6.
Kids Book About Neurodiversity KPI  
B 127442B 127442 Le Chemin de Jada (French Edition)
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Nsafou, Laura
Length: 38 Copyright: 2020

French edition. Twins, however, they have a different skin color. During a game of hide and seek that lasts until nightfall, one of them discovers that her beauty is real even if she is not similar to her sister. An book on reconciliation, sisterhood and self-acceptance that takes up the codes of African tales. En français, Elles proposent ici une histoire de formation et de tolérance autour de deux soeurs jumelles à la teinte de peau de couleur pourtant différente. Au cours d'une partie de cache-cache prolongée jusqu'à la nuit tombée, celle à la peau plus foncée découvrira que sa beauté, sans être semblable à celle de sa soeur, est bien réelle. Une formidable histoire de réconciliation sur la sororité et l'acceptation de soi peu courante en littérature jeunesse. IL 1-4.
Le Chemin de Jada (French Edition) KPI  
B 104061B 104061 Leon the Chameleon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Watt, Melanie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Leon, a chameleon, is upset because he does not turn the same colors as the other chameleons. AR and RC 2.7. Follett RL 2.5. Lexile 340. GR level K.
Leon the Chameleon KP  
B 122453B 122453 Lesson for the Wolf
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Qitsualik-Tinsley, Rachel / Qitsualik-Tinsley, Sean
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

In the time before animals were as they are today, Wolf spent his days admiring all the other animals. Not content to simply be a wolf, happy and hunting with his pack, he watches the owls, wolverines, and caribou with envy, wishing that he could be like them. Wishing he could be anything other than a wolf. When the magic of the land finally grants his wish, Wolf finds out that what he admires may not be what he really wants in the end. Tale was inspired by Inuit storytelling traditions. IL K-4.
Lesson for the Wolf KPI  
B 127433B 127433 Like a Million Black Butterflies (French Edition)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nsafou, Laura
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

French Edition. Adé loves chocolate éclairs, butterflies and asking questions. She also has beautiful hair that some of her classmates make fun of, because it's so different to their own. With the help of her mother and her aunties, Adé will slowly discover the beauty of the butterflies sleeping on her head and learn to care for them and fly away. IL 1-4. Adé est une jolie petite fille à la peau noire, aux grands yeux bruns et aux cheveux crépus. Une chevelure magnifique et fournie, qui lui vaut néanmoins de nombreuses moqueries à l'école, les autres enfants lui disant notamment qu'ils ont l'impression qu'elle a « comme un million de papillons noirs sur la tête ». Adé aime les fleurs, les papillons, les éclairs au chocolat et poser des questions. Un jour qu'elle est en compagnie de sa mère et de ses tantes, elle les interroge donc sur ses cheveux sans cesse raillés. Grâce à elles, elle va découvrir en douceur la beauté de ces papillons endormis sur sa tête, jusqu'à leur envol final. Un ouvrage qui invite à la tolérance, l'acceptation de soi et vise à introduire un peu de diversité dans la littérature jeunesse.
Like a Million Black Butterflies (French Edition) KP  
B 108179B 108179 Little Penguin
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wood, A. J.
Length: 24 Copyright: 2002

Little Penguin is disappointed because he is not like his father, but in time he loses his fuzzy gray feathers and resembles an adult Emperor penguin. Embossed pages. AR 3.9. Follett RL 3.7. IL Pres-2.
Little Penguin KP  
B 101780B 101780 Loser
Grade Lvl: I Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Length: 218 Copyright: 2002

Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Donald Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself. AR level 4.3. RC 5.5.Lexile 650 GR level U IL 4-6.
Loser I  
KM 6879KM 6879 Loser (24 Books)
Grade Lvl: I Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Length: 0 Copyright: 2002

Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself. Contents: 24 copies of the novel (218 pages) by Jerry Spinelli. AR 4.3. Novel Study. Follett RL 5.2. RC 5.5. Lexile 650. GR level U IL 4-6. GR level U. Four-week loan period.
Loser (24 Books) I  
KM 11966KM 11966 Loser (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: I Author: Spinelli, Jerry
Length: 218 Copyright: 2007

Even though his classmates from first grade on have considered him strange and a loser, Daniel Zinkoff's optimism and exuberance and the support of his loving family do not allow him to feel that way about himself. Kit contains instruction sheet; playaway-- a pre-loaded audio book (4 hours) on a dedicated digital audio media player (MP3); earphones; and book (218 pages) by Jerry Spinelli. AR 4.3 RC 5.5 Lexile 650 GR level U. IL 4-6.
Loser (Playaway) I  
B 126101B 126101 Love is Love
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Genhart, Michael
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

This straightforward story shows that gay families and straight families and everything in between are all different kinds of normal. What makes a family real is the love that is shared. LGBTQIA. Notable SS. IL 1-5. Lexile 480.
Love is Love PI  
B 125250B 125250 Love, from Sesame Street
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sesame Workshop
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Love is infinite. Love is giggles. Love is cookies. Explore all the definitions of love with your friends from Sesame Street! Shows children to look for love in new ways in their everyday lives. Self-perception. Self-esteem. IL Pres-2. Lexile 420.
Love, from Sesame Street KP  
B 122187B 122187 Lucy Ladybug
Grade Lvl: K Author: King-Chai, Sharon
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

As spotless Lucy Ladybug flies through the seasons, she acquires some spots, only to find her new spots are different from the other ladybugs. Includes a double fold-out page. AR 2.9 IL Pres-K.
Lucy Ladybug K  
B 127123B 127123 Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Doyon, Samara Cole
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Joyful young narrators celebrate feeling at home in one's own skin. African American. Self. Multicultural. Self-confidence. Picture book for older readers. IL 2-6. AR 5.4. Lexile 1110. GR V.
Magnificent Homespun Brown: A Celebration PI  
B 109004B 109004 Mexican Whiteboy
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Pena, Matt de la
Length: 249 Copyright: 2008

Sixteen year old Danny searches for his identity amidst the confusion of being half-Mexican and half-white while spending a summer with her cousin and new friends on the baseball fields and back alleys of San Diego county, California. Racially mixed people. Biracial. AR 4.3. RC 4.2 Lexile 680 IL 9-12.
Mexican Whiteboy JS  
B 110026B 110026 Mixed Messages
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Palad, Thea
Length: 112 Copyright: 2009

Subtitle: Interpreting Body Image & Social Norms. Shares the true-to-life stories of teen and preteen girls who are struggling to understand the mixed messages they get from the media, peers, and society about body image and behavior, each with comments and advice from psychologist Dr. Vicki Panaccione. From the series Essential Health. Strong, Beautiful Girls. AR 6.1. Follett RL 7.0.
Mixed Messages IJ  
B 75888B 75888 Mixed-Up Chameleon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Carle, Eric
Length: 30 Copyright: 1984

A bored chameleon wishes it could be more like all the other animals it sees, but soon decides it would rather just be itself. GR level K. AR 1.8. RC and Follett RL 2.5. Lexile 450. IL Pres-1.
Mixed-Up Chameleon KP  
B 123602B 123602 Molly & Pim and the Millions of Stars
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Murray, Martine
Length: 181 Copyright: 2017

Molly longs for normalcy but when her mother accidentally turns herself into a tree, Molly must embrace all the things she has tried to run away from. Fantasy fiction. IL 3-6. AR 5.1. Lexile 780. GR V.
Molly & Pim and the Millions of Stars PI  
B 115595B 115595 Monster Who Lost His Mean
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Haber, Tiffany Strelitz
Length: 34 Copyright: 2012

Teased by the other monsters for being nice instead of mean, Onster prefers playing with children and helping them with their chores to frightening them. AR 2.7 Lexile 670 IL Pres-1.
Monster Who Lost His Mean KP  
B 108194B 108194 Mostly Monty
Grade Lvl: P Author: Hurwitz, Johanna
Length: 86 Copyright: 2007

Because he suffers from asthma, six year old Monty is nervous about starting first grade but he soon learns to cope with his illness and use his special talents to make friends. AR 4.3. Follett RL 3.5. RC 3.6. Lexile 680 GR level M.
Mostly Monty P  
B 127964B 127964 My Fade is Fresh
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Grant, Shauntay
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

A little girl learns the importance of speaking up for what she wants while at the barbershop and ends up rocking the fabulous hair style she chooses in this fun and empowering picture book. African American. Self-awareness. Story in rhyme. Hair fiction. IL Pres-3.
My Fade is Fresh KP  
B 125125B 125125 My Heart
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Luyken, Corinna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

From moments of great joy and exuberance to necessary times of quiet contemplation, your heart is your guide. Caring and kindness. All about me. IL Pres-3. AR 1.8. Lexile 320.
My Heart KP  
B 126568B 126568 My Storee: Just Because You Can't Spell Doesn't Mean You Can't Write!
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Russell, Paul
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A young boy has a mind full of wonderful stories, but when he gives them to his teachers his pages come back covered in red spelling corrections. It seems his dyslexia will always hold him back from succeeding as a writer. Then a new teacher arrives at the school. Mr. Watson tells magical stories and draws wonderful pictures. He makes his students feel safe, and most importantly, he doesn't cover the boy's stories in red pen. At last, the boy feels comfortable enough to just write! Creative writing. Ability. Dyslexia. Juvenile fiction. IL 1-4.
My Storee: Just Because You Can't Spell Doesn't Mean You Can't Write! KPI  
B 122249B 122249 OK Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rosenthal, Amy Krouse / Lichtenheld, Tom
Length: 34 Copyright: 2007

This play on words follows OK as it enumerates a great many things that it enjoys doing, although not great at any of them, knowing that someday it will excel at something. Ability- Fiction. IL Pres-2.
OK Book KP  
B 126571B 126571 Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Tree
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Murphy, Mary
Length: 28 Copyright: 2020

All living creatures have a special place in the world in this extraordinary exploration of the concept of self. Stories about me. Individuality. Identity. Diversity appreciation. IL Pres-3.
Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Tree KP  
B 125815B 125815 Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Curry, Parker / Curry, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

When Parker Curry came face-to-face with Amy Sherald's transcendent portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama, she saw dynamic self-assurance. She saw truth and beauty. She saw a queen. But most importantly, Parker saw Her hopes. Her dreams, Her power. Her promise. Herself. Stories about me. African American. Diversity. Autobiographical fiction. IL K-3. Lexile 650.
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment KP  
B 125924B 125924 Perfectly Norman (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Percival, Tom
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

Norman is thrilled to discover he grew a pair of wings overnight, but his excitement turns to doubt when he realizes he is now different from everyone else, causing him to question whether there is such a thing as perfectly normal. Notable SS. Self-acceptance fiction. Individuality. Series fiction: Big Bright Feelings, Book 1. IL K-3. AR 2.8. RC 4.4. Lexile 610.
Perfectly Norman (Book 1) KP  
B 125972B 125972 Puddle
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jackson, Richard
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A puddle sits despairingly as she is trampled on by humans and animals alike until something miraculous happens that makes her feel worthwhile. Friendship stories. Personification. Repetitive text. IL Pres-3. AR 1.7.
Puddle KP  
B 125927B 125927 Remarkably You
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Miller, Pat Zietlow
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Children learn to be themselves and accept their different personalities. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. IL Pres-3. Lexile 300.
Remarkably You KP  
B 114674B 114674 Selling Ourselves: Marketing Body Images
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Palser, Barb
Length: 80 Copyright: 2012

Examines how the media portrays body images and sets the standard of beauty in order to sell its products. From the series Exploring Media Literacy. AR 7.9. Lexile 1100. IL 6-10.
Selling Ourselves: Marketing Body Images IJS  
B 123238B 123238 Serpent King: A Novel
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Zentner, Jeff
Length: 372 Copyright: 2016

The son of a Pentecostal preacher faces his personal demons as he and his two outcast friends try to make it through their senior year of high school in rural Forrestville, Tennessee without letting the small-town culture destroy their creative spirits and sense of self. IL 8-12. AR 4.4. RC 5.3. Lexile 630. Iowa High School Award, 2019-2020.
Serpent King: A Novel JS  
B 111212B 111212 Shark Girl
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Bingham, Kelly L.
Length: 276 Copyright: 2007

After a shark attack causes the amputation of her right arm, fifteen year old Jane, an aspiring artist, struggles to come to terms with her loss and the changes it imposes on her day-to-day life and her plans for the future. Amputees. Novels in verse. AR and RC 3.5. Lexile NP. Iowa Teen Award winner 2010-2011. AR 3.5 RC 3.5 IL 6-10.
Shark Girl IJS  
B 119274B 119274 Skinny
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Cooner, Donna D
Length: 260 Copyright: 2012

After undergoing gastric-bypass surgery, a self-loathing, obese teenaged girl loses weight and makes the brave decision to start participating in high school life, including pursuing her dream of becoming a singer and finding love. Obesity- Fiction. Weight control- Fiction. AR 4.2 RC 4.2 Lexile 670 IL 7-10.
Skinny JS  
B 126946B 126946 Smart Cookie
Grade Lvl: KP Author: John, Jory
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence? Series fiction: Food Group, Book 5. Imagination stories. Personification. Self-awareness. IL Pres-3. AR 3.1.
Smart Cookie KP  
B 109274B 109274 Softer Side of Hip-Hop
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Haskins-Bookser, Laura
Length: 96 Copyright: 2008

Subtitle: Poetic Reflections on Love, Family, and Relationships. A colleciton of poems in which Laura Haskins-Bookser reflects on the pain, frustration, and joy she experienced as a single, teenage mother.
Softer Side of Hip-Hop JS  
B 126588B 126588 Spoon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rosenthal, Amy Krouse
Length: 32 Copyright: 2009

Meet Spoon. He's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? Spoon is a book for all ages, and serves as a gentle reminder to celebrate what makes us each special. Personification. Also see companion titles in our collection: Chopsticks (#119403) and Straw (#126420). IL Pres-3. AR 2.3. RC 1.4. GR K.
Spoon KP  
KM 13723KM 13723 Spotlight on Social and Emotional Learning (25 Books)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). The five key components of Iowa's SEL standards include: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. This nonfiction book series is intended to support students in the intermediate to middle school grades and focuses on a student's social, emotional, and academic learning. This series introduces SEL concepts, such as believing in oneself and learning empathy, and provides students with valuable tools to understand and manage their emotions and effectively navigate their relationships now and in the future. This set assists students in learning SEL concepts by simplifying and defining them. Each book provides students with realistic situations in which to apply newly learned concepts successfully. Contains 25 individual titles.
Spotlight on Social and Emotional Learning (25 Books) IJ  
B 84971B 84971 Spotty Pig
Grade Lvl: KP Author: King-Smith, Dick
Length: 32 Copyright: 1997

In this story of self-acceptance, Peter the pig decides that his spots aren't so ugly after all when he and his mate Penny have 13 spotted piglets.
Spotty Pig KP  
B 117697B 117697 Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lovell, Patty
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself. AR 3.5 RC 3.1 Lexile 560 GR level L IL K-3.
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon KP  
B 127214B 127214 Starfish
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Fipps, Lisa
Length: 244 Copyright: 2021

Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies. Novel in verse. Realistic fiction. Bullying. Starred reviews. Iowa Teen Award 2022-2023. IL 6-9. AR 4.1.
Starfish IJ  
B 122167B 122167 Still a Gorilla!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Norman, Kimberly
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Willy the Gorilla imitates the other animals at the zoo, but despite pretending he remains always a gorilla. Identity- Fiction. Stories in rhyme. Zoo animals- Fiction. Repetitive Text. IL Pres-K.
Still a Gorilla! K  
B 127209B 127209 Struggle Bus
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Koon, Julie
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Sometimes things are really tough. It's just too hard, you've had enough. Grumble, rumble, bump, and roar, The Struggle Bus is at your door. This is a must-have picture book for any reader struggling with new experiences and figuring out how to manage emotions. Author-illustrator Julie Koon delivers a lighthearted and relatable picture book about facing challenges as you grow up. Incorporating her experience as an elementary school counselor, Koon uses the accessible theme of vehicles to make this social-emotional concept perfect for the preschool and early elementary crowd. It's also a great tool for caregivers to start conversations with children about acknowledging difficult feelings. From a growth mindset perspective, the story gives the main character space to feel those hard feelings, but also to be open-minded to lots of different solutions. With a concluding reminder that we can do hard things, The Struggle Bus offers a lot: self-discovery, tips for problem-solving, and, mostly importantly, an acknowledgement that we all struggle sometimes, but we shouldn't get stuck on that bus.
Struggle Bus KP  
B 125814B 125814 Sulwe
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nyong'o, Lupita
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade. Stories about me. Self-acceptance. Diversity. IL K-3. AR 3.4. Lexile 580.
Sulwe KP  
B 127327B 127327 Superpower Sisterhood
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hager, Jenna Bush / Bush, Barbara Pierce
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

When two sets of sisters move into Emma's neighborhood they all form a club celebrating their individual talents, which turn out to be almost superhero-like when the girls work together. Siblings. Cooperativeness. Friendship. Self-esteem and self-reliance. IL Pres-2.
Superpower Sisterhood KP  
B 123208B 123208 Take Your Time: A Tale of Harriet, the Galapagos Tortoise
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Furrow, Eva
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

A tortoise from the Galapagos Islands goes on an adventure--at her own speed. Fiction. IL Pres-2.
Take Your Time: A Tale of Harriet, the Galapagos Tortoise KP  
B 125117B 125117 Thelma the Unicorn
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Blabey, Aaron
Length: 36 Copyright: 2017

Told in rhyme, Thelma the pony wants to be a unicorn--but when her wish comes true she discovers that there is a downside to fame, and realizes that she was happier at home with her friend. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020. Juvenile fiction. Animal stories. IL Pres-3. AR 2.4. RC 2.1. Lexile 520.
Thelma the Unicorn KP  
B 114701B 114701 Tracing Stars
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Moulton, Erin
Length: 233 Copyright: 2012

In a small seaside town during the summer before sixth grade, Indie Lee Chickory tries to follow her older sister's popularity advice by working backstage on the upcoming community theater musical and by not revealing that she is looking for her beloved pet lobster and becoming friends with "loser" Owen Stone. Sisters Fiction. Self-acceptance Fiction. Lost and found possessions Fiction. AR 4.5 IL 4-7
Tracing Stars IJ  
B 122100B 122100 Tumbling: A Novel
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Carter, Caela
Length: 424 Copyright: 2016

After sacrificing their childhoods, Grace, Leigh, Camille, Wilhelmina, and Monica are competing in the two days of the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials, after which their lives will change forever. Competition (Psychology)- Fiction. AR 5.0 RC 5.3 Lexile 680 IL 7-12.
Tumbling: A Novel JS  
B 119300B 119300 Tweezle Into Everything
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McLellan, Stephanie Simpson
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Tweezle, a toddler monster, tries to prove he is a big boy by helping out around the house and ends up getting in the way, but finds a way to help an even smaller friend, a baby bird that fell out of its nest. Helpfulness- Fiction. AR 1.9 IL Pres-1.
Tweezle Into Everything KP  
B 123092B 123092 We're All Wonders
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Palacio, R. J.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Augie enjoys the company of his dog, Daisy, and using his imagination, but painfully endures the taunts of his peers because of his facial deformity. IL Pres-2. AR 1.5. Lexile 370. F+P N. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020.
We're All Wonders KP  
KM 13192KM 13192 What to Do When (11 books)
Grade Lvl: KPIJ Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

Set of 11 books to support teaching and social emotional learning. Titles include: Outsmarting Worry: an Older Kid's Guide to Managing Anxiety (IL 3-7); 10 titles from the "What -To-do Guides for Kids series, dealing with overcoming bad habits and phobias; handling envy and jealousy; accepting imperfection; overcoming problems with sleep, anxiety, social anxiety, negativity, OCD, and problems with anger. This series is designed to empower kids to learn to cope with feelings, deal with anger, OCD, sleep problems and other life hurdles through cognitive-behavioral techniques supported by research. Each book includes an introduction for parents and caregivers that discusses the emotion and how the book can help. Paperback format. IL K-7.
What to Do When (11 books) KPIJ  
B 127941B 127941 Who I Am
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Subtitle: Words I Tell Myself. Encourage kids to practice self-love every day with this uplifting collection of positive affirmations. Series fiction: I Am. Self-management. Attitude fiction. Personality. Self-love. Self-acceptance. Affirmations. Positive psychology. IL Pres-3.
Who I Am KP  
B 120431B 120431 Wild About Us!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Beaumont, Karen
Length: 33 Copyright: 2015

From Elephant's long nose to Kangaroo's huge feet to Monkey's stick-out ears, everyone is worth celebrating, no matter what they look like. Lexile 360 IL Pres-2.
Wild About Us! KP  
B 113769B 113769 Wonder
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Palacio, R. J.
Length: 315 Copyright: 2012

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student. AR 4.8. RC 5.2 Lexile 790 IL 4-8.
Wonder IJ  
KM 11894KM 11894 Wonder (2 Parts) (30 Copies)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Palacio, R. J.
Length: 315 Copyright: 2012

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunts and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student. Kit contains 30 copies of the book (315 pages) by R. J. Palacio. Novel Study. AR 4.8 RC 5.2 Lexile 790 IL 4-8. Five-week loan period.
Wonder (2 Parts) (30 Copies) IJ  
KM 12515KM 12515 Wonder (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Palacio, R. J.
Length: 315 Copyright: 2012

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student. Kit contents: playaway--a pre-loaded audio book (8 hours) on a dedicated digital audio media player (MP3) performed by Diana Steele, Nick Podehl & Kate Rudd; instruction sheet; earbuds; and book (315 pages) by R.J. Palacio. AR 5.7 RC 5.4 Lexile 830 IL AR 4.8. RC 5.2 Lexile 790 IL 4-8.
Wonder (Playaway) IJ  
B 126801B 126801 World Needs Who You Were Made to Be
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Gaines, Joanna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Follows a group of diverse children as they each build their very own hot-air balloons. As the kids work together, leaning in to their own skills and processes, to fill the sky with beautiful colors, we discover that the same is true for life-it's more beautiful when our differences are celebrated. Individuality. Stories about me. Self-acceptance. IL K-4.
World Needs Who You Were Made to Be KPI  
B 127982B 127982 You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion
Grade Lvl: KP Author: O'Hair, Margaret
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

It can be hard to be different, whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book inspired by Sofia Sanchez, a young model and actress with Down syndrome, reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Diverse abilities. Creative nonfiction. Down syndrome. Self-confidence. IL Pres-2. Lexile 440.
You Are Enough: A Book About Inclusion KP  
B 128355B 128355 You Are Here
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Manbeck, Zach
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Encourages children to explore the world around them, embrace opportunities, and experience life as an adventure. Conduct of life. Self-actualization. Self-confidence. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-2.
You Are Here KP  
B 127347B 127347 You Are Not Alone
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: McGaw, Kaitlin / Shepherd, Tommy
Length: 56 Copyright: 2022

It can be scary to feel like you're all on your own, especially in the face of prejudice. But always remember: you are not alone. Inspired by the Alphabet Rockers' empowering song 'Not Alone,' this uplifting picture book reassures kids that they belong and encourages them to love their beautiful selves and their identities, use their voices against hate, and step up for one another and have one another's backs no matter what. Picture book for older readers. Social awareness. Identity. Self-acceptance. Friendship. IL 1-4.
You Are Not Alone KPI  
B 124063B 124063 You're All Kinds of Wonderful
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tillman, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text encourage a child to explore his or her own interests to discover what makes him or her unique and special. Great companion to You're Here for a Reason (B 124062). Story in verse. Ability. Individuality. Juvenile fiction. IL K-3. AR 2.6. Lexile 610.
You're All Kinds of Wonderful KP  
B 127170B 127170 Your Name is a Song
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Thompkins-Bigelow, Jamilah
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

Frustrated by a day full of teachers and classmates mispronouncing her beautiful name, a little girl tells her mother she never wants to go back to school. In response, the girl's mother teachers her about the musicality of African, Asian, Black-American, Latinx, and Middle Eastern names on their lyrical walk home through the city. Empowered by the this newfound understanding, the young girl is ready to return the next day to share her knowledge with her class. Iowa Goldfinch Award 2022-2023. Multicultural. Self-awareness. Stories about me. Names. IL Pres. 3. AR 2.5.
Your Name is a Song KP