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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 97596B 97596 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life
Grade Lvl: T Author: Sharma, Robin
Length: 314 Copyright: 2018

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduces the 5am Club concept over twenty years ago. Concepts are based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health, and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.
5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life T  
B 127416B 127416 Advocating for Yourself
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Colich, Abby
Length: 24 Copyright: 2022

Readers will learn what it means to advocate for oneself, how to identify individual strengths and weaknesses, and how to take ownership of one's own tasks and responsibilities within a group setting or project. Self-confidence. Self-consciousness. Series nonfiction: Working Together. IL 2-6. Lexile 570.
Advocating for Yourself PI  
B 120478B 120478 All the Answers
Grade Lvl: I Author: Messner, Kate
Length: 248 Copyright: 2015

Twelve-year-old Ava finds an old pencil in her family's junk drawer and discovers, during a math test, that it will answer factual questions, so she and her best friend Sophie have a great time--and Ava grows in self-confidence--until the pencil reveals a truth about her family that Ava would rather not know. AR 4.6 Lexile 720 IL 4-6.
All the Answers I  
B 126597B 126597 All the Ways to Be Smart
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bell, Davina
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Smart is not just ticks and crosses, smart is building boats from boxes, painting patterns, wheeling wagons, being mermaids and riding dragons. A book celebrating all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are. Intellect. Self-esteem. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3. Lexile 560.
All the Ways to Be Smart KP  
B 125979B 125979 Almond
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Say, Allen
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

The New Girl at school plays the violin so beautifully that Almond gets lost in the music, but she also feels sad because she does not know if she herself has any talent at all until the school play, when with the encouragement of her mother, her teacher, and the New Girl, she finds she has a talent for acting. Ability fiction. Identity. Self-actualization. IL Pres-3.
Almond KP  
B 114201B 114201 Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Look, Lenore
Length: 197 Copyright: 2011

A fearful second grader in Concord, Massachusetts, learns about death when his grandfather's best friend passes away and he offers to accompany his grandfather to the funeral. AR 3.7. RC 3.4. Lexile 600. IL 2-5.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances PI  
B 109209B 109209 Babymouse: Heartbreaker
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Holm, Jennifer L
Length: 91 Copyright: 2006

It's Valentine's Day and Babymouse is desperate to find a date for the school dance. Graphic novel. AR 2.0 Follett RL 2.0. IL 3-6.
Babymouse: Heartbreaker PI  
B 87151B 87151 Basketball Buddies
Grade Lvl: P Author: Marzollo, Jean
Length: 30 Copyright: 1998

Paul, whose tallness makes him awkward and clumsy on the basketball court, receives help and support from his teammates and finds that his game improves. Hello Reader! Level 3. AR 2.3. RC 2.6. Lexile 240. IL 2-3.
Basketball Buddies P  
B 125444B 125444 Batting Order
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Lupica, Mike
Length: 293 Copyright: 2019

On or off the field, Matt and Ben couldn't be more different. Twelve year old, Ben Roberson is an all-or-nothing player: he's big, he's bold, and he's brash. Ben's swing can hit a ball right out of the park--but that's if he can get a hit at all. Matt Baker is small, and shy, and his stutter has him avoiding the spotlight, even if he's the best all-rounder on the team. But while Matt knows he's got the chops, a part of him has always envied "Big Ben" and his attention-grabbing charm. So it's a total shock when Ben asks Matt to help him work on his swing. Because Ben can't put the ball into play, and his showboating comes at the expense of the team. And even though Matt's trying to help, Ben doesn't seem to take him seriously, especially when it means toning things down. The end of the season is fast approaching. Is there enough time for Ben to realize bigger isn't always better? For Matt to understand that sometimes, being the bigger person means standing up for yourself? Sports fiction. Realistic. IL 4-8. AR 4.7.
Batting Order IJ  
B 125702B 125702 Be Aware! A Hero's Guide to Being Smart and Staying Safe
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Olson, Elsie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2020

Teaches children how to stay safe by being aware --paying attention to their surroundings, trusting their instincts, and keeping personal information private. All about me. Health and wellness. Nonfiction series: Be Your Best You. IL K-3. Lexile 500. GR K.
Be Aware! A Hero's Guide to Being Smart and Staying Safe KP  
B 125701B 125701 Be Bold! A Hero's Guide to Being Brave
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Olson, Elsie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2020

Teaches children how to find courage and be adventurous, facing their fears and trying new things even if they fail. All about me. Health and wellness. Nonfiction series: Be Your Best You. IL K-3. Lexile 540. GR K.
Be Bold! A Hero's Guide to Being Brave KP  
B 125700B 125700 Be Kind!: A Hero's Guide to Beating Bullying
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Olson, Elsie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2020

Learn how to recognize bullying, discover what they can do to stop it, and find out how to stand up for themselves and others. All about me. Health and wellness. Nonfiction series: Be Your Best You. IL K-3. Lexile 540. GR L.
Be Kind!: A Hero's Guide to Beating Bullying KP  
B 125698B 125698 Be Strong!: A Hero's Guide to Being Resilient
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Olson, Elsie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2020

Teaches children how to be strong and resilient by handling tough situations, learning from their mistakes, and staying positive. All about me. Health and wellness. Nonfiction series: Be Your Best You. IL K-3. Lexile 530. GR L.
Be Strong!: A Hero's Guide to Being Resilient KP  
B 125697B 125697 Be Well!: A Hero's Guide to a Healthy Mind and Body
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Olson, Elsie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2020

Teaches children about wellness and why fresh air, healthy food, and exercise are important. All about me. Health and wellness. Nonfiction series: Be Your Best You. IL K-3. Lexile 490. GR K.
Be Well!: A Hero's Guide to a Healthy Mind and Body KP  
B 125956B 125956 Be You!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

A joyful celebration of individuality and staying true to Y-O-U! Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special. Stories about me. Individuality. Self-confidence. IL Pres-3.
Be You! KP  
B 100010B 100010 Beans Baker, Number Five
Grade Lvl: P Author: Torrey, Richard
Length: 48 Copyright: 2001

When he is given an "unlucky" uniform number, Beans Baker considers giving up baseball rather than facing kidding from the other players. From the series Road To Reading, Mile 3/Step Into Reading, Level 3. AR level 2.6. Follett RL 2.4 RC 2.5 Lexile 70 IL 1-2.
Beans Baker, Number Five P  
B 125352B 125352 Because
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Willems, Mo
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Cause and effect text structure. Performing Arts. Seredipity. IL Pres-3.
Because 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 106315B 106315 Big Chickens
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Helakoski, Leslie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

While trying to escape from a wolf, four frightened chickens keep getting themselves into the very predicaments they are trying to avoid. Fear. Follett RL 2.4. AR 2.6. RC 2.6. Lexile 430.
Big Chickens KP  
B 86685B 86685 Biggest, Best Snowman
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cuyler, Margery
Length: 32 Copyright: 1998

Little Nell is told by her BIG sisters and her mother that she is too small to help out, but everyone, including Nell, feels differently after her forest friends give her the confidence to build a large snowman. AR 3.6. RC 2.8. Lexile 480.
Biggest, Best Snowman KP  
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 125794B 125794 Boys
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Newman, Jeff
Length: 40 Copyright: 2010

A shy boy, seeking the courage to play baseball with the other children in a park, is coaxed out of his shell by some "old timers" sitting nearby who, in turn, discover they are still in the game. Wordless picture book. Sports fiction. IL Pres-3.
Boys KP  
B 119345B 119345 Bunnies On Ice
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wright, Johanna
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

A confident and determined young rabbit demonstrates how to be a champion ice-skater. AR 2.4 IL Pres-1.
Bunnies On Ice KP  
B 101317B 101317 BUZZY THE BUMBLEBEE
Grade Lvl: KP Author: BRENNAN-NELSON, DENISE
Length: 32 Copyright: 1999

When he reads in a book that bumblebees cannot fly, Buzzy suddenly doubts himself and forgets how. Self-confidence. Follett RL 2.7.
BUZZY THE BUMBLEBEE 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 101501B 101501 Chicken Chicken
Grade Lvl: K Author: GORBACHEV, VALERI
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

On their first visit to a playground, two little chickens are afraid to play until a beaver helps them go down the slide.
Chicken Chicken K  
B 126654B 126654 Chicken Who Couldn't
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Thomas, Jan
Length: 56 Copyright: 2020

After falling out of Farmer's truck, Chicken must find his own way home in this humorous story about overcoming obstacles and believing in yourself. Self-confidence. Animal stories. Humor. IL Pres-2. Lexile 380.
Chicken Who Couldn't KP  
KM 11780KM 11780 Children's Storybook Guidance Book with CD
Grade Lvl: T Author: Weber, Stefani
Length: 0 Copyright: 2012

Resource provides descriptions, reproducible activities with worksheets, and discussion questions for each of the 42 counselor-recommended children's guidance storybooks. These supplementary guidance lessons are designed to add to a counselor's effectiveness in helping children identify with characters and problems or conflicts presented in each story and can provide other creative insights and tips. Topics include anger management; bullying; feelings; paying attention; empathy; gossiping; loss; Internet safety; self confidence; secrets to success. Bibliotherapy. For grades K-8. Two-week loan period.
Children's Storybook Guidance Book with CD T  
B 109480B 109480 Crooked Kind of Perfect
Grade Lvl: I Author: Urban, Linda
Length: 213 Copyright: 2007

Ten year old Zoe Elias, who longs to play the piano but must resign herself to learning the organ, instead, finds that her musicianship has a positive impact on her workaholic mother, her jittery father, and her school social life. AR 3.9. RC 4.0. Lexile 730.
Crooked Kind of Perfect I  
B 123992B 123992 Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Barnes, Derrick D
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother's hug gets a little tighter. Everyone notices. A fresh cut makes boys fly. Haircut fiction. Story in verse. Best books. A Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor book. Starred reviews. IL 2-6. AR 3.8. Lexile 770.
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut PI  
B 85946B 85946 Daddy Will Be There
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Grambling, Lois
Length: 24 Copyright: 1998

Describes what a young girl does each day, confident because she knows her father is there if she needs him. Self-confidence. AR 1.6. Follett RL 1.5.
Daddy Will Be There KP  
B 125154B 125154 Dancing in the Wings
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Allen, Debbie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2000

Sassy tries out for a summer dance festival in Washington, D.C., despite the other girls' taunts that she is much too tall. Writing conventions. Inferring. Ballet. IL K-3. AR 3.5. RC 3.2. Lexile 540.
Dancing in the Wings KP  
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 126468B 126468 Dear Girl
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rosenthal, Amy Krouse / Rosenthal, Paris
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

A celebration of girls everywhere that teaches girls to be themselves, be generous and kind, and to dance like no one's watching. Told from the point of view of a girl's guardian, this book delves into the life lessons we all hope to teach the strong girls in our lives. Dear Boy is #125993. IL Pres-2. AR 2.3. Lexile 480.
Dear Girl KP  
B 120781B 120781 Doable: The Girls' Guide to Accomplishing Just About Anything
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Reber, Deborah
Length: 197 Copyright: 2015

Presents an accessible aproach to tackling goals for teenage girls using a step-by-step method. Lexile 1160 IL 7-12.
Doable: The Girls' Guide to Accomplishing Just About Anything JS  
B 89914B 89914 DOGGONEST CHRISTMAS
Grade Lvl: PI Author: STACK, RICHARD
Length: 46 Copyright: 1988

Josh, a little dog with big dreams, saves the day when Santa Claus loses his way in a storm. AR level 4.4. Follett RL 2.8.
DOGGONEST CHRISTMAS PI  
B 119357B 119357 Don't Be Afraid to Say No!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lammertink, Ilona
Length: 28 Copyright: 2013

A little girl named Jill must learn to said "No" to her friends when she does not want to do what they want to do. Assertiveness. Peer pressure- Fiction. IL K-2.
Don't Be Afraid to Say No! KP  
B 103644B 103644 Dot
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 30 Copyright: 2003

Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind. A 2004 Christopher Award winner. AR 1.9. Follett RL 2.1.Lexile 500. GR level L. IL K-4.
Dot KPI  
B 121180B 121180 Dream On!: A Book About Possibilities
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Meiners, Cheri J
Length: 35 Copyright: 2016

Shares encouraging advice and activity suggestions for children to promote the creative and responsible use of their imaginations, touching on subjects ranging from self-esteem and a sense of purpose to goal-setting and integrity. From the series Being The Best Me. Lexile 550 IL Pres-1. |
Dream On!: A Book About Possibilities KP  
B 128029B 128029 Dress-Up Day
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gomez, Blanca
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Sick at home, a young girl misses the costume party at school, so she decides to wear her rabbit costume the next day; but when the other children laugh at her, she is sad, until a boy turns up in his carrot costume, and soon the other children join in their play. This story is an ode to friendship, embracing individuality, and putting yourself out there no matter the occasion. Costumes. Embarrassment. Self-confidence. Clothing and dress. Individuality. IL Pres-2.
Dress-Up Day KP  
B 114353B 114353 Eddie Gets Ready for School
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Milgrim, David
Length: 26 Copyright: 2011

As young Eddie goes through his checklist to get ready for school, his mother does not agree with all of his choices. Lists Fiction. Mothers and sons Fiction. IL Pres-1.
Eddie Gets Ready for School KP  
B 124813B 124813 Elbow Grease (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cena, John
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Meet Elbow Grease, a little monster truck with a big problem! He's smaller than his four brothers, but wants to prove that he has the guts and the grit to do big things. He decides that entering the Demolition Derby is the perfect way to show everyone that what he lacks in horsepower he makes up for in gumption. From multi-talented mega celebrity John Cena comes this exciting story about the importance of believing in yourself and never giving up. Full of high-octane illustrations and a new character kids will cheer for, this fun and fast-paced book proves that a little Elbow Grease . . . can go a long way! Determination fiction. Monster trucks. IL Pres-3. AR 2.7. Lexile 540.
Elbow Grease (Book 1) KP  
B 127618B 127618 Fast Friends (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cena, John
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Monster truck Elbow Grease and his brothers meet a monster-cycle, Chopper, and hope to be her friend--until she proves to be faster, smarter, and more capable than they are. Things that go. Ability. Series fiction: Elbow Grease, Book 3. IL Pres-3. AR 3.1. Lexile 540. GR L.
Fast Friends (Book 3) KP  
B 121181B 121181 Feel Confident!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Meiners, Cheri J
Length: 35 Copyright: 2013

Encourages children in different situations to be confident in life. Empowers children to recognize their individual worth and develop confidence in themselves, their abilities, and the choices they make. Children learn that they can speak up, expect and show respect, try new things, and believe in themselves. Confidence-building skills of accepting yourself, asking for what you need, making decisions, solving problems, and communicating are also discussed. From the series Being The Best Me. Lexile 380 IL Pres-1. |
Feel Confident! KP  
B 119435B 119435 Firebird: Ballerina Misty Copeland Shows a Young Girl How to Dance Like the Firebird
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Copeland, Misty
Length: 34 Copyright: 2014

American Ballet Theater soloist Misty Copeland encourages a young ballet student, with brown skin like her own, by telling her that she, too, had to learn basic steps and how to be graceful when she was starting out, and that some day, with practice and dedication, the little girl will become a firebird, too. Includes author's note about dancers who led her to find her voice. Illustrated by Christopher Myers. Coretta Scott King Book Awards Illustrator Winner - 2015. IL 1-4.
Firebird: Ballerina Misty Copeland Shows a Young Girl How to Dance Like the PI  
B 124891B 124891 Front Desk (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Yang, Kelly
Length: 286 Copyright: 2018

Recent immigrants from China and desperate for work and money, ten-year-old Mia Tang's parents take a job managing a rundown motel in Southern California, even though the owner, Mr. Yao is a nasty skinflint who exploits them; while her mother (who was an engineer in China) does the cleaning, Mia works the front desk and tries to cope with demanding customers and other recent immigrants--not to mention being only one of two Chinese in her fifth grade class, the other being Mr. Yao's son, Jason. First person point of view. Realistic fiction. Look for the sequel - ( B 126477) IL 4-8 AR 4.5. RC 3.7. Lexile 640. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2020-2021.
Front Desk (Book 1) IJ  
B 115924B 115924 Giant Crush
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Choldenko, Gennifer
Length: 26 Copyright: 2011

Too shy to approach the girl he likes, Jackson hides little gifts for her to discover before Valentine's Day. Bashfulness Fiction. Valentine's Day Fiction. AR 2.5 IL K-3.
Giant Crush KP  
B 116736B 116736 Girl Guide: Finding Your Place in a Mixed-Up World
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Fonseca, Christine
Length: 228 Copyright: 2013

Provides advice and information for girls entering their teens on how to get to know themselves and gain the strength, confidence, and resilience to handle what life will bring them, and offers personal accounts and exercises to try. IL 6-9.
Girl Guide: Finding Your Place in a Mixed-Up World IJ  
B 115770B 115770 Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Pett, Mark
Length: 32 Copyright: 2011

Beatrice is so well-known for never making a mistake that she is greeted each morning by fans and reporters, but a near-error on the day of the school talent show could change everything. Perfectionism (Personality trait) Fiction. Self-confidence Fiction. Anxiety Fiction. Talent shows Fiction. AR 2.8 Lexile 520 IL K-3.
Girl Who Never Made Mistakes KP  
B 103723B 103723 Girl With 500 Middle Names
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Haddix, Margaret Peterson
Length: 81 Copyright: 2001

Janie's parents move to the suburbs so she can go to a better school, but when she discovers that all the other students are richer than she is, she feels out of place--until she realizes that there are more important things than money. Ready-for-Chapters series. AR 3.8. Follett RL 5.1. RC 3.6. Lexile 510. GR level M.
Girl With 500 Middle Names PI  
B 127739B 127739 Grip (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Stroman, Marcus
Length: 199 Copyright: 2023

A young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice, and some strikeouts. A semi-autobiographical middle-grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman. Sports story. Baseball. Pitching. Perseverance. Self-confidence. Series fiction: Marcus Stroman, Book 1. IL 3-7.
Grip (Book 1) PIJ  
B 124456B 124456 Grit
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Siddoway, Ramona
Length: 64 Copyright: 2014

There are certain character strengths that can more than make up for various obstacles to learning and success in life. Grit is one of these character strengths. Manifesting itself as persistence, undaunted courage, determination, steadfastness, and a refusal to back down in the face of adversity, grit is a character strength that can lead to success no matter how high the obstacles. Readers learn how to acquire and demonstrate grit in their daily lives. Real-life role models--both everyday teens and celebrities--help illustrate the journey to and the rich rewards of approaching life with an unshakable spirit of grit. Series nonfiction: 7 Character Strengths of Highly Successful Students. Social Emotional Learning. IL 5-9.
Grit IJ  
B 96658B 96658 GRIT to Go: Classroom-Ready Resources to Motivate Growth Mindsets
Grade Lvl: T Author: Grant, Jim / Grant, Caleb
Length: 166 Copyright: 2016

Grit is the determination to achieve long-term goals, often against difficult odds. The word grit is often used as an umbrella term to describe being resilient, persistent, and having the will to deal with and overcome obstacles. Because learning is often a challenge, a student's grit can make the difference between failing and making the grade. Students who develop grit can improve their academic performance through strengthened resiliency and perseverance. Grit traits become good habits that enable students to persist in the face of adversity, setbacks, and disappointments when pursuing their goals in school and out. Book provides a roadmap for incorporating grit-building into an existing curriculum. Discusses the key attributes of grit, the connection between motivation and grit, and shows the explicit connections between grit qualities and improvements in students attitude and performance. Presents dozens of explicit classroom-ready strategies for building the grit capacity of students that foster motivation and strengthen perseverance, and raise academic performance. Includes flexible strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners. Details the benefits of allowing students to struggle and even fail from time-to-time, and how to motivate them to recover from failures. Includes classroom routines for goal setting and reporting. Reproducible pages.
GRIT to Go: Classroom-Ready Resources to Motivate Growth Mindsets T  
B 96813B 96813 Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Grade Lvl: T Author: Duckworth, Angela
Length: 352 Copyright: 2016

Shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called 'grit. Explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. Rather, other factors can be even more crucial such as identifying passions and following through on commitments.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance T  
KM 12595KM 12595 Growing Mindful Cards
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author: Willard, Christopher / Abblett, Mitch
Length: 0 Copyright: 2015

Use the card to teach & incorporate mindfulness into the classroom and therapy session. The Growing Mindful card deck features 50 unique mindfulness activities to teach awareness, how to be present in the moment, and cultivate kindness & curiosity. Meditation. All ages.
Growing Mindful Cards PIJS  
B 125111B 125111 Hands Up!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: McDaniel, Breanna J
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A young black girl lifts her baby hands up to greet the sun, reaches her hands up for a book on a high shelf, and raises her hands up in praise at a church service. She stretches her hands up high like a plane's wings and whizzes down a hill so fast on her bike with her hands way up. As she grows, she lives through everyday moments of joy, love, and sadness. And when she gets a little older, she joins together with her family and her community in a protest march, where they lift their hands up together in resistance and strength. Family stories. IL Pres-3. Lexile 310.
Hands Up! KP  
B 125960B 125960 Happy Hair
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Roe, Mechal Renee
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

African American girls and their beautiful hair are celebrated in this bright, joyful read-together picture book that will have girls everywhere repeating the book's chorus "I love being me!" Stories about me. Hairstyles. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3.
Happy Hair KP  
B 121183B 121183 Have Courage!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Meiners, Cheri J
Length: 35 Copyright: 2014

Counsels children on how to develop assertiveness skills that will help them do what they believe is right, sharing advice for distinguishing between helpful and harmful things that others say while taking reasonable risks and speaking out. From the series Being The Best Me. Lexile 390 IL Pres-1. |
Have Courage! KP  
B 125619B 125619 Holding Up the Universe
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Niven, Jennifer
Length: 391 Copyright: 2016

A boy with face blindness and a girl who struggles with weight fall in love. A heart-wrenching story about what it means to see someone--and love someone--for who they truly are. Overcoming adversity. Realistic fiction. Romance. IL 9-12. AR 4.9. RC 5.7. Lexile 770.
Holding Up the Universe JS  
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 126209B 126209 Hope: Project Middle School (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Milano, Alyssa
Length: 193 Copyright: 2019

Hope Roberts is a confident eleven-year-old girl who plans to be an astrophysicist, and who loves swimming, Galaxy Girl comic books, her best friend Sam, and her two rescue dogs (not necessarily in that order); but then she starts middle school, and suddenly she cannot seem to do anything right. Even science club is a problem because she and another girl, Camilla, get stuck with the boring part of the science project that they suggested, but Hope is determined to prove herself and make sure that Project Middle School is a success. Hispanic American. Series fiction: Alyssa Milano Hope, book 1. Realistic fiction. IL 4-8. AR 4.7. RC 4.3. Lexile 690.
Hope: Project Middle School (Book 1) IJ  
B 127760B 127760 How to Manage Your Social Power in Middle School (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Zucker, Bonnie
Length: 223 Copyright: 2022

Explains the dynamic of social power, equal and unequal, in the context of friendships and with unfriendly peers. Kid Confident: Middle Grade Shelf Help series, Book 1. IL 5-8.
How to Manage Your Social Power in Middle School (Book 1) IJ  
B 125710B 125710 I Am a Super Girl! (Princess Truly, Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Greenawalt, Kelly
Length: 44 Copyright: 2019

Princess Truly, super girl, uses her super powers to help her friend Lizzie celebrate her cat's first birthday, and when things go a little wrong, she gives Lizzie the confidence to believe that she too is a super girl. Story in rhyme. Beginning chapter book. Series fiction Princess Truly, Book 1. IL K-4. AR 2.0. Lexile 430.
I Am a Super Girl! (Princess Truly, Book 1) 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 127935B 127935 I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Embrace individuality and being your authentic self. For anyone who's ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful, and that each of us matters, just as we are. Series fiction: I Am. Identity. Individuality. Self-awareness. Self-esteem. Self-confidence. IL Pres-3. AR 2.8.
I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity KP  
B 123985B 123985 I Am Not a Chair!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Burach, Ross
Length: 40 Copyright: 2017

Could there be anything worse for Giraffe? Maybe being sat on by a skunk or smooshed by two hapless hippos, or worst of all--cornered by a hungry lion? No one seems to notice that Giraffe is not standing around just to be sat upon. Will he be able to find his voice and make his friends realize who he really is? A curious tale about finding one's courage and standing up for oneself. Humorous fiction. Identity. Self-confidence. IL Pres-2. AR 1.3.
I Am Not a Chair! KP  
B 128288B 128288 I Am The Storm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yolen, Jane / Stemple, Heidi E.Y
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

As the climate shifts, families experience weather emergencies, including a tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire, and a hurricane, finding joy in preparedness and resilience. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Honor Book. AR 3.0. Lexile 490. GR L. IL K-3.
I Am The Storm KP  
B 126466B 126466 I Believe I Can
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Byers, Grace
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

A tribute to the limitless potential of boys and girls of every background, all they need is to believe in themselves. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. Multicultural. Self-confidence. IL Pres-3.
I Believe I Can 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 126458B 126458 I'm Gonna Push Through!
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Wright, Jasmyn
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Inspired by a mantra written for her third-grade students, Jasmyn Wright's uplifting call to "push through" is an invitation to young readers to announce their own power and to recognize and reaffirm that of others, regardless of setbacks. Her empowering words not only lift children up, but show them how to lift themselves up and seize their potential. Multicultural. Diversity. Perseverance. Social issues. IL K-4. Lexile 330. GR L.
I'm Gonna Push Through! KPI  
B 126676B 126676 Imani's Moon
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown-Wood, JaNay
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Imani is a young Maasi girl with a loving mother and a desire to do something great. When she decides she wants to touch the moon, she works hard to reach her goal, even in the face of teasing from the naysayers around her. Belief and doubt. Masaai people of Africa. Self-confident. IL Pres-3. Lexile 550.
Imani's Moon KP  
KM 13286KM 13286 Imani's Moon (3 Wonderbooks)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown-Wood, JaNay
Length: 0 Copyright: 2019

Imani is a young Maasi girl with a loving mother and a desire to do something great. When she decides she wants to touch the moon, she works hard to reach her goal, even in the face of teasing from the naysayers around her. Set of 3 WonderBooks, plus cables, headphones, charger and a 5-way splitter. Wonderbook run time: 16 minutes and 58 seconds. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-3. Lexile 550.
Imani's Moon (3 Wonderbooks) KP  
B 121142B 121142 In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Marshall, Joseph
Length: 165 Copyright: 2015

Teased for his fair coloring, eleven-year-old Jimmy McClean travels with his maternal grandfather, Nyles High Eagle, to learn about his Lakota heritage while visiting places significant in the life of Crazy Horse, the nineteenth-century Lakota leader and warrior, in a tale that weaves the past with the present. Includes historical note and glossary. Crazy Horse, approximately 1842-1877 - Fiction. IL 4-7.
In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse IJ  
B 125561B 125561 Invisible Scribble
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Alber, Diane
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A story about kindness and believing in yourself. Invisible Scribble is about a little scribble that simply cannot be seen. Everyday he stares up at the wall of art and hopes one day he will be up there as well, but realizes that no one will frame invisible art. It wasn't until he met Splatter and Snippet that his whole world changed! This story shows how kindness has the power to make anyone that feels invisible, see the beauty inside themselves. Stories about me. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-2.
Invisible Scribble KP  
B 104259B 104259 Ish
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 30 Copyright: 2004

Ramon loses confidence in his ability to draw, but his sister gives him a new perspective on things. Brothers and sisters Fiction. AR and RC 2.1. Follett RL 2.3. Lexile 440. GR level L. IL: K-3.
Ish KP  
B 117254B 117254 Island of Silence
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: McMann, Lisa
Length: 406 Copyright: 2012

As the Wanteds, Unwanteds, and Necessaries struggle to adjust to changes in their society, Mr. Today begins training fourteen-year-old Alex to replace him as Artime's leader one day while Alex's disgraced twin, Aaron, connives to take over Quill. Brothers Fiction. Creative ability Fiction. From the series Unwanteds, Book 2. AR 5.4 RC 6.4 Lexile 820 IL 4-7.
Island of Silence IJ  
B 125941B 125941 Just in Case You Want to Fly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fogliano, Julie
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

A celebration of heading off on new adventures and of knowing your loved ones will always have your back when you need them. Stories about me. Encouragement. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-3. AR 2.7.
Just in Case You Want to Fly KP  
B 108582B 108582 Just Kidding
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Ludwig, Trudy
Length: 29 Copyright: 2006

With help from his father, older brother, and teacher, D.J. learns how to handle a classmate who claims that his mean-spirit "teasing" is just a joke. AR 3.2. Follett RL 3.1.
Just Kidding PI  
B 125564B 125564 King of Kindergarten
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Barnes, Derrick
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten. New experience. First day of school. Diversity. IL Pres-1. AR 3.7.
King of Kindergarten KP  
B 127645B 127645 Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Sanders, Jayneen
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Subtitle: Teach Children About Body Ownership, Respect, Feelings, Choices and Recognizing Bullying Behaviors. The text explores consent and respect with children especially in relation to body boundaries, both theirs and others. A child growing up knowing they have a right to their own personal space, gives that child ownership and choices as to what happens to them. These concepts are presented in a child-friendly and easily-understood manner. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. IL 1-6.
Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect KPI  
B 125310B 125310 Lety Out Loud
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Cervantes, Angela
Length: 197 Copyright: 2019

Lety Muñoz's first language is Spanish, and she likes to take her time putting her words together. She loves volunteering at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter because the dogs and cats there don't care if she can't always find the right word. When the shelter needs a volunteer to write animal profiles, Lety jumps at the chance. But grumpy classmate Hunter also wants to write profiles -- so now they have to work as a team. Hunter's not much of a team player, though. He devises a secret competition to decide who will be the official shelter scribe. Whoever helps get their animals adopted the fastest wins. The loser scoops dog food. Lety reluctantly agrees, but she's worried that if the shelter finds out about the contest, they'll kick her out of the volunteer program. Then she'll never be able to adopt Spike, her favorite dog at the shelter! IL 4-8. AR 4.5. Lexile 720.
Lety Out Loud IJ  
B 109481B 109481 Liberation of Gabriel King
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Going, K. L.
Length: 151 Copyright: 2005

Gabriel, a white boy who is being bullied, and Frita, an African American girl facing prejudice, decide to overcome their many fears together as they enter fifth grade in Georgia in 1976. Coming-of-age story. Fear. AR and RC 4.5. Lexile 780.
Liberation of Gabriel King IJ  
B 124917B 124917 Like Vanessa
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Charles, Tami
Length: 284 Copyright: 2018

It is 1983 and Vanessa Martin, a thirteen-year-old African American girl in Newark's public housing, dreams of following in the footsteps of the first African American Miss America, Vanessa Williams; but the odds are against her until a new teacher at school organizes a beauty pageant and encourages Vanessa to enter. Historical fiction. Beauty contests. Family problems. IL 5-9. AR 4.9. RC 4.5. Lexile 730.
Like Vanessa IJS  
B 125501B 125501 Linus the Little Yellow Pencil
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Magoon, Scott
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Linus and his eraser, Ernie, don't always see eye to eye. But with the family art show drawing near, these two will have to sharpen their collaboration to make something neither one could do on their own! Personification. Humor fiction. IL Pres-2.
Linus the Little Yellow Pencil KP  
B 127949B 127949 Little Butterfly That Could (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Burach, Ross
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

If at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again! A loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted lesson on butterfly migration. Companion to: The Very Impatient Caterpillar, book 2. IL Pres-2. AR 1.9.
Little Butterfly That Could (Book 2) KP  
B 104067B 104067 Little Farmer Joe
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Whybrow, Ian
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

During the first night he has ever spent away from home, Joe helps his uncle with a sheep and her new baby lamb, and finds that comforting the animals helps lessen his own fear. AR 2.6. Follett RL 2.2.
Little Farmer Joe KP  
B 103689B 103689 Little One Step
Grade Lvl: KP Author: JAMES, SIMON
Length: 26 Copyright: 2003

As three duckling brothers cross forest and field to return to their mother, the older ones encourage the youngest by teaching him a game that earns him the name of Little One Step. Perseverance. AR 1.7. Follett RL 2.8. RC 1.8. Lexile 90. GR level H.
Little One Step KP  
B 127796B 127796 Little Yellow Bus
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Guendelsberger, Erin
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Little Yellow Bus is nervous on his first day of picking up kids, but as he drives along his route he notices that many of the children are also anxious and he begins to gain confidence. Anxiety. First day of school fiction. School buses. Self-confidence. IL Pres-2.
Little Yellow Bus KP  
B 114643B 114643 Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-To-School Smarty-Pants
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Primavera, Elise
Length: 34 Copyright: 2011

Louise is determined to earn straight As in second grade, but she is not happy when she learns that her teacher, Mrs. Pearl, doesn't give out that special grade very often. But after a substitute teacher gives everyone in the class an A, Louise decides she would rather work hard for her grade. AR 3.6. RC 3.2. Lexile 670. IL K-3.
Louise the Big Cheese and the Back-To-School Smarty-Pants KP  
B 125555B 125555 Love the World
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Whether looking at one's own nose and toes, helping others, or exploring the world, there is always something to love. Conduct of life. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. IL Pres-2. Lexile 170. GR H.
Love the World KP  
B 126542B 126542 Love Your Body
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Sanders, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Freedom is loving your body with all its 'imperfections' and being the perfectly imperfect you! Encourages young girls to admire and celebrate their bodies for all the amazing things they can do, and to help girls see that they are so much more than their bodies. Picture book for older readers. Personal growth. Health and wellness. Individual differences. Diversity. Creative nonfiction. IL 5-8. Recommend teacher preview title.
Love Your Body IJ  
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 76165B 76165 Lucky Baseball Bat
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Christopher, Matt
Length: 64 Copyright: 1991

When Martin loses his lucky baseball bat, and his confidence along with it, he wonders if he will recover both in time to help the Tigers win the championship. A Springboard book. Guided Reading level M. AR level 3.2. Follett RL 3.2. IL 2-5.
Lucky Baseball Bat PI  
B 123341B 123341 Madeline Finn and the Library Dog
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Papp, Lisa
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

Reluctant reader Madeline really wants to earn a star at school, so when Mrs. Dimple, the librarian, suggests she read to a dog Madeline gives it a try. Realistic fiction. ILA Children's Choice 2017. IL Pres-2. AR 2.3. RC 1.2. Lexile 520. GR L.
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog KP  
B 125197B 125197 Mae Among the Stars
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Ahmed, Roda
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Inspired by the story of Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space. Little Mae is a girl with big dreams, a supportive loving family, unbounded passion, and all the right stuff to dance among the stars. Against all odds, she will overcome any obstacle to become an astronaut one day. Biographical fiction. Historical fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 3.0. Lexile 580.
Mae Among the Stars PI  
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 106730B 106730 Make the Team, Baby Duck!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hest, Amy
Length: 26 Copyright: 2002

When Baby Duck is not sure she is ready to get into the pool with the swim team, her grandfather encourages her. AR 2.4. Follett RL 2.9.
Make the Team, Baby Duck! KP  
B 127417B 127417 Making Good Decisions
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Finne, Stephanie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2021

Readers learn the benefits of informed decision-making as well as techniques for making good decisions. Making sound decisions helps readers create constructive attitudes, build confidence, and foster positive peer networks. Series nonfiction: Sky's the Limit. IL 2-6. Lexile 530.
Making Good Decisions PI  
B 124257B 124257 Master of Mindfulness: How to Be Your Own Superhero in Times of Stress
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Grossman, Laurie M
Length: 51 Copyright: 2016

Written for kids by kids, and includes...illustrations and tips to show you how to be confident, get focused, stay calm, and tap into your own inner strength. Mind and body. Stress management. IL 1-5.
Master of Mindfulness: How to Be Your Own Superhero in Times of Stress PI  
B 127113B 127113 Mel Fell
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tabor, Corey R
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

Follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith. Animal story. Courage fiction. Self-awareness. IL Pres-2. AR 1.4. 2023-2024 Goldfinch Award.
Mel Fell KP  
B 121374B 121374 Miles is the Boss of His Body
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kurtzman-Counter, Samantha
Length: 28 Copyright: 2014

On his 6th birthday, Miles' excitement is dimmed when he finds himself being pinched, noogied, hugged too tight, picked up and tickled by his well-intentioned family - and decides he's had enough! Personal space. From Ruby's Studio: The Safety Show'. Based on the screenplay by Abbie Schiller & Christine Ecklund. IL Pres-2.
Miles is the Boss of His Body KP  
B 96931B 96931 Mindfulness Skills for Kids & Teens: A Workbook for Clinicians & Clients with 154 Tools, Techniques, Activities & Worksheets
Grade Lvl: T Author: Burdick, Debra
Length: 296 Copyright: 2014

A comprehensive, practical and user-friendly mindfulness resource written specifically for children and adolescents. Best-selling mindfulness author Debra Burdick has blended the latest research and best practices to create this straight-forward guide for improving self-awareness, self-regulation skills, mental health, and social connectedness in kids and teens. This expertly crafted resource features a collection of more than 150 proven tools and techniques, presented in a simple, step-by-step skill building format. Perfect for mental health practitioners, teachers and all in the helping professions. *Tools for explaining mindfulness and neurobiology in kids language *Activities, games, and meditations that build basic through advanced mindfulness skills *Step-by-step instruction on teaching and practicing mindfulness, meditation and reflection *Guidance on choosing age appropriate skills *How to apply mindfulness skills to specific childhood mental health disorders *Journal prompts to help integrate learning *Goal-setting charts for tracking progress *Downloadable worksheets, exercises and reflections
Mindfulness Skills for Kids & Teens: A Workbook for Clinicians & Clients wi T  
B 104388B 104388 Molly McGinty Has a Really Good Day
Grade Lvl: I Author: Paulsen, Gary
Length: 106 Copyright: 2004

When supremely organized seventh grader Molly McGinty loses the notebook she relies on to keep her life in order she spends the day in chaos. AR 5.8. Follett RL 6.0. RC 6.4. Lexile 960. GR level W.
Molly McGinty Has a Really Good Day I  
B 125629B 125629 Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Bowling, Dusti
Length: 306 Copyright: 2019

After navigating middle school, ninth-grader Aven, born without arms, struggles with the challenges of high school, which test her confidence, strength, and sense of self. Diverse abilities. Overcoming adversity. Realistic fiction. Series: Life of a Cactus, Book 2. IL 5-9. Lexile 550.
Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus (Book 2) IJ  
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 119959B 119959 Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Polacco, Patricia
Length: 38 Copyright: 2014

In this story based on a true event, artist Patricia Polacco conquers her fear of public speaking, allowing her to discover her remarkable voice. Because she is afraid to read an essay aloud in English class, young Patricia is invited to take Mr. Wayne's drama class where she paints sets, participates in fun exercises, and memorizes every part in the play the others are rehearsing. When the lead actress suddenly moves away, Trisha is the only other person who knows her part. Mr. Wayne encourages her to overcome her fears & successfully perform the lead part in the play. AR 3.6 IL 2-5.
Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece PI  
B 92213B 92213 Mrs. Ruby's Life Lessons for Kids Gr 3-5
Grade Lvl: T Author: Zientek, Joan
Length: 143 Copyright: 2001

Subtitle: Essential Skills for Increasing Emotional Quotient. Emotional intelligence. Presents 12 reproducible lessons to help increase E.Q. Each lesson focuses on a single topic. Mrs. Ruby explains each lesson through a story. The story is followed by discussion questions and activities. Some topics: teaching, assertive behavior (standing up for yourself), controlling anger, positive outlook, point of view, dealing with mistakes and failure.
Mrs. Ruby's Life Lessons for Kids Gr 3-5 T  
B 125991B 125991 Musical Mac
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kearney, Brendan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Mac the millipede has lots and lots of arms and legs which are useful for many things, but especially for making music. He dreams of playing in the Soggy Bog Talent Show with a band, but wherever he auditions, everyone says NO. No one wants him until Mac comes up with an ingenious, satisfying one-millipede solution to his problem. Self-confidence. Insects. IL Pres-2. Lexile 570.
Musical Mac KP  
B 125824B 125824 My Big Bad Monster
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kang, A. N
Length: 34 Copyright: 2019

A young girl learns to overcome the monster of self-doubt. Stories about me. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-2.
My Big Bad Monster KP  
B 127642B 127642 My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 36 Copyright: 2014

This book is an educational tool to help instill confidence in children when it comes to their bodies. The narrative of the story is led by a girl named Clara, who encourages kids to say “no” if they are uncomfortable with physical contact. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series fiction: The Safe Child, Happy Parent. IL Pres-6.
My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes KPI  
B 115524B 115524 My Brave Year of Firsts: Tries, Sighs, and High Fives
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Curtis, Jamie Lee
Length: 34 Copyright: 2012

Describes a variety of firsts in a child's life and emphasizes trying new things takes determination and bravery. Courage Fiction. AR 3.2 IL K-2.
My Brave Year of Firsts: Tries, Sighs, and High Fives KP  
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 126899B 126899 My Voice Is a Trumpet
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Allen, Jimmie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

A rising country star presents this lyrical celebration of the many types of voices that can effect change, showing children that all voices are valuable. Stories about me. Conduct of life. Expression. Story in rhyme. IL K-3.
My Voice Is a Trumpet KP  
B 113474B 113474 Noni Says No
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Hartt-Sussman, Heather
Length: 24 Copyright: 2011

Noni finds herself doing things she does not want to because of her inability to tell her best friend no, and when she finally finds hervoice the outcome is unexpected. Noni learns that she can stand up for herself and still remain friends. AR 3.0. IL K-3.
Noni Says No KP  
B 119911B 119911 Not Just a Dot
Grade Lvl: K Author: Brantz, Loryn
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

A little dot finds his own special place in the world. IL Pres-K.
Not Just a Dot K  
B 114153B 114153 Notes From the Dog
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Paulsen, Gary
Length: 133 Copyright: 2009

When Johanna shows up at the beginning of summer to house sit next door to Finn, he has no ideas of the profound effect she will have on his life by the time summer vacation is over. Cancer. Neighbors. AR 4.7. RC 4.6. Lexile 760. IL 5-9.
Notes From the Dog IJ  
KM 11728KM 11728 Notes From the Dog (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Paulsen, Gary
Length: 0 Copyright: 2011

When Johanna shows up at the beginning of summer to house-sit next door to Finn, he has no idea of the profound effect she will have on his life by the time summer vacation is over. Kit contents: instruction sheet; playaway--a pre-loaded audio book (3 hours) on a dedicated digital audio media player (MP3) narrated by Nick Podehl; earphones; and book (133 pages) by Gary Paulsen. AR 4.7 RC 4.6 Lexile 760 IL 5-9.
Notes From the Dog (Playaway) IJ  
B 113823B 113823 Number One Kid
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Giff, Patricia Reilly
Length: 68 Copyright: 2010

When Mitchell's father gets a new job and his family moves, he and his sister go to a new school where they must make new friends and adjust to new routines. AR 2.5. RC 1.6. Lexile 230. IL 2-4.
Number One Kid PI  
B 124259B 124259 Old Man
Grade Lvl: PI Author: V, Sarah
Length: 72 Copyright: 2018

Follows the life of a homeless man. This is the story of a person with no job, no family, no home--a nobody, who can't even remember what he was once named. But his day changes when he is noticed by a child. Poverty and homelessness. Fiction picture book. IL 1-4. Lexile 440.
Old Man PI  
B 115517B 115517 Olympig!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Jamieson, Victoria
Length: 32 Copyright: 2012

Pursued by Mr. Hamstring, a reporter who is sure he will fail, Boomer becomes the first pig ever to compete in the Animal Olympics and demonstrates that attitude can be more important than winning. AR 2.7 RC 1.8 Lexile 510 IL K-3.
Olympig! KP  
B 108182B 108182 One Green Apple
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Bunting, Eve
Length: 32 Copyright: 2006

While on a school field trip to an orchard to make cider, a young immigrant named Farah gains self-confidence when the green apple she picks perfectly complements the other students' red apples. School field trips. AR 2.6. Follett RL 2.4. Lexile 450. GR level O.
One Green Apple KPI  
B 127797B 127797 Out of a Jar
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marcero, Deborah
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Llewellyn, a little rabbit overwhelmed by his emotions, hides away his feelings in glass jars, until he discovers life is more colorful when he sets his emotions free. Animal stories. Self-awareness. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Winner. IL Pres-3.
Out of a Jar KP  
B 127013B 127013 Out of My Heart
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Draper, Sharon M
Length: 342 Copyright: 2021

Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride. Melody loves horses, but is afraid of them. New experiences. Sequel to: Out of My Mind (#111820). Diverse abilities. Cerebral palsy. Horsemanship. Self-confidence. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 4-8. AR 4.8. Lexile 700.
Out of My Heart IJ  
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 124317B 124317 Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dean, James
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

The school bake sale is coming up! Pete knows he has to make something delicious for it. But the only thing he is making is a giant mess in the kitchen! It turns out baking is not quite as easy as pie. Will Pete's treats be ready in time for the bake sale? And more importantly--will his treats be yummy enough? Fiction series: I Can Read! My First-PK. IL Pres-2. AR 2.0.
Pete the Cat's Groovy Bake Sale KP  
B 119940B 119940 Poem in Your Pocket
Grade Lvl: P Author: McNamara, Margaret
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Elinor is used to doing very well in school, but as Poem in Your Pocket Day approaches, bringing an opportunity to meet a real poet, her struggle to write a perfect poem causes Elinor's confidence to falter, despite Mr. Tiffin's guidance and reassurance. Perfectionism. Authorship- fiction. Lexile 530 GR level N IL 1-3.
Poem in Your Pocket P  
KM 11675KM 11675 Popular Clone (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Castle, M. E.
Length: 0 Copyright: 2012

Twelve-year-old Fisher Bas, a science-loving bully magnet, clones himself, only to discover that his double is infinitely cooler than himself. Cloning Fiction. Contents: instruction sheet; playaway--a pre-loaded audio book 6.5 hours) on a dedicated digital audio media player (MP3); earphones; and book (310 pages) by M.E. Castle. Book 1 from the series Clone Chronicles. AR 6.2 Follett RL 6.6 IL 4-7.
Popular Clone (Playaway) IJ  
B 118357B 118357 Popular: A Memoir: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Wagenen, Maya van
Length: 259 Copyright: 2014

Presents a memoir of a one year social experiment in which teen author Maya Van Wagenen followed a 1950's popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. She tries out the author's advise in order to boost her popularity in middle school (eight grade in Brownsville, TX). One of the best lessons she learns is about how to talk to and understand the people around her. The real-life results are painful, funny, and include an unexpected surprise-meeting with Betty Cornell herself. AR 5.0 Lexile 730 IL 6-10.
Popular: A Memoir: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek IJS  
B 118906B 118906 Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Diesen, Deborah
Length: 32 Copyright: 2014

Mr. Fish recalls how, on his very first day of school, he anxiously went to one classroom after another watching students do things he could not, until Miss Hewitt showed him to the room that was right for beginners. AR2.9 Lexile 490 IL Pres-1.
Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School KP  
B 128362B 128362 Proud Mouse
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Mentzel, Cara / Menzel, Idina
Length: 48 Copyright: 2023

Cara Lee discovers what makes her special and finds room to shine in her own way. Self-awareness. Animal story. IL Pres-2. Lexile 580.
Proud Mouse KP  
B 124263B 124263 Puppy Mind
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Nance, Andrew
Length: 32 Copyright: 2016

A young boy discovers his mind is like a puppy, always wandering away, into the past or the future. He sets about learning to train his puppy mind to heel to the present moment. Through remembering to breathe, the boy becomes a stronger and more caring master of his puppy mind, keeping it in the present, if only for a moment. Mind and body. Nonfiction picture book. IL Pres-2. Lexile 550.
Puppy Mind KP  
B 119268B 119268 QB 1
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Lupica, Mike
Length: 261 Copyright: 2013

Jake Cullen, fourteen, lives in the shadows of his father and older brother until he becomes the starting quarterback for the high school football team and finally has his chance to shine. Fathers and sons- Fiction. Family life Texas- Fiction. AR 5.4 RC 8.4 Lexile 990 IL 6-12.
QB 1 IJS  
KM 12295KM 12295 QB 1 (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Lupica, Mike
Length: 0 Copyright: 2014

Jake Cullen, fourteen, lives in the shadows of his father and older brother until he becomes the starting quarterback for the high school football team and finally has his chance to shine. Fathers and sons- Fiction. Family life Texas- Fiction. Contents the book (261 pages AR 5.4 RC 8.4 Lexile 990) by Mike Lupica; playaway--a preloaded audio book (5.75 hours) on a dedicated digital audio media player (MP3); instruction sheet; & earbuds. IL 6-12. Four-week loan period.
QB 1 (Playaway) IJS  
B 128097B 128097 Ready for Kindergarten
Grade Lvl: K Author: Freitas, Bethany V
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

The unknown can be scary and the first day of school intimidating, for kids and the grownups who love them. Perfect for easing nerves and increasing excitement, Ready for Kindergarten is about all the things kids love to do that show they are ready to start school and highlights skills that teachers will build upon in the classroom, like imaginative play, recognizing colors and shapes, and cooperating with friends. New experiences. First day of school. Confidence. IL Pres-K.
Ready for Kindergarten K  
B 105120B 105120 Roar of the Crowd
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Wallace, Rich
Length: 103 Copyright: 2004

After years of playing nothing but soccer in Hudson City, New Jersey, Manny has to work very hard to play on the middle school footabll team, using determination, speed, and smarts to make up for being small and inexperienced. Sportsmanship. From the series Winning Season. AR 4.2. Follett RL 4.6. RC 3.7. Lexile 680. GR level T.
Roar of the Crowd IJ  
B 126066B 126066 Rose Coffin
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kozlowsky, M. P
Length: 306 Copyright: 2019

Teased, bullied, and finally humiliated by the girls at school, twelve-year-old Rose Coffin escapes into the mysterious forest where she is immediately captured and taken to the magical world of Eppersett, where she is told that she is special, the one who will save Eppersett from the Abomination with the power of her voice; Rose is thrilled to be wanted until she finds out that she is wanted not as a singer but as a human sacrifice. Scary stories. Paranormal. Fantasy fiction. IL 5-9.
Rose Coffin IJ  
B 109931B 109931 Sadie the Air Mail Pilot
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Strom, Kellie
Length: 32 Copyright: 2007

Although her day got off to a bad start, Sadie, a high flying cat, is confident that she can make the air mail run to Knuckle Peak Weather Station, even after the station reports that a storm is headed their way. Air mail service. Courage.
Sadie the Air Mail Pilot KP  
B 125759B 125759 Say Something!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reynolds, Peter H.
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something! Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are, what you are thinking, and what you believe. And how you'll make it better. Stories about me. Activism. IL Pres-3. Lexile 510.
Say Something! KP  
B 127055B 127055 Simon B. Rhymin'
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Reed, Dwayne
Length: 230 Copyright: 2021

Chicago fifth-grader Simon, an aspiring rapper who lacks self-confidence, uses his rhymes to help bring his community together. An Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. Realistic fiction. African American. Self-confidence. IL 4-8. AR 5.1. GR U.
Simon B. Rhymin' IJ  
KM 13508KM 13508 Simon B. Rhymin' (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Reed, Dwayne
Length: 0 Copyright: 2021

Chicago fifth-grader Simon, an aspiring rapper who lacks self-confidence, uses his rhymes to help bring his community together. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2022-2023. Kit contents include playaway, hardcover book and a 5-way splitter. Please see B 127055. IL 4-8. AR 5.1. GR U.
Simon B. Rhymin' (Playaway) IJ  
B 123664B 123664 Since You've Been Gone
Grade Lvl: JS Author: Matson, Morgan
Length: 449 Copyright: 2014

Quiet Emily's sociable and daring best friend, Sloane, has disappeared leaving nothing but a random list of bizarre tasks for her to complete, but with unexpected help from popular classmate Frank Porter, Emily gives them a try. Iowa Teen Award 2018-2019. IL 7-12. AR 6.0. RC 7.6. Lexile 970.
Since You've Been Gone JS  
B 127978B 127978 Skater Cielo
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Katstaller, Rachel
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Cielo loves to skateboard, but loses her confidence after a fall, until the intervention of some new friends helps her regain her confidence. Perserverance. Self-awareness. Self-management. Courage (Literary theme.) IL K-3. AR 2.9.
Skater Cielo KP  
KM 13255KM 13255 Slight Edge - 20 books (2 PARTS)
Grade Lvl: ST Author: Jeff Olson / Editors of the Success Foundation
Length: 0 Copyright: 2013

The Slight Edge is a way of thinking, a way of processing information that enables individuals to make the daily choices that will lead to the success and happiness they desire. Learn why some people make dream after dream come true, while others just continue dreaming and spend their lives building dreams for someone else. The Slight Edge by Olson is not just another self-help motivation tool of methods individuals must learn in order to travel the path to success. It shows how to create powerful results from the simple daily activities of your life, by using tools built within every person. Kits contains 20 copies of Slight Edge by Jeff Olson and 18 copies of Success for Teens: Real Teens Talk About Using the Slight Edge by John Olson. Self-accountability. Success. Leadership. IL 10-12.
Slight Edge - 20 books (2 PARTS) ST  
B 125654B 125654 Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dismondy, Maria
Length: 36 Copyright: 2008

Lucy is teased by a boy at school because she is different. She has the courage to be true to herself and to make the right choice when that same boy needs her help. Stories about me. Individuality. Teasing. IL Pres-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 610.
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage To Be Who You Are KP  
KM 12727KM 12727 Spanish MySelf--Creo en mi mismo (I Believe in Myself)
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2015

This set includes 6 copies of the following small books, 10 mini books, and 1 lap book per title: Yo puedo hacer un plan (I Can Make a Plan) Soy una Estrella! (I am a Star!) No te des por vencida! (Don’t Give Up!) Manos a la obra (Let’s Get It Started) Las preguntas de Diego (Diego’s Questions) Yo voy a encontrar la manera (I Will Find a Way) Creo en mi mismo Family Guide (set of 10) Creo en mi mismo Poster (1) Creo en mi mismo Teacher’s Guide (1) Mi diario personal (set of 6) 6 stories for PreK-Grade 1 students build social and emotional intelligence. ●Engaging books with real-world connections help children understand and manage emotions. ●Guides for caregivers, plus take-home books, increase family involvement and extend learning. ●Teacher's Guides offer explicit support and include tips for English learners. For Grades PK-1. Title III.
Spanish MySelf--Creo en mi mismo (I Believe in Myself) KP  
B 119144B 119144 Speak Up!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Marsico, Katie
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

Text and illustrations teach the importance of the good manners of speaking clearly and confidently. From the series Kids Can Make Manners Count. AR 2.1 Lexile 340 IL K-2.
Speak Up! KP  
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  
B 128293B 128293 Sprout Branches Out
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Von Innerebner, Jessika
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Pulling up her roots to find what she needs to thrive, Sprout the plant quickly learns that what she needs may not be what she thinks at all. Change. Home. Self-realization. Plants. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Honor Book. IL Pres-3. AR 2.6. Lexile 570.
Sprout Branches Out 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 107428B 107428 Suki's Kimono
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Uegaki, Chieri
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

A little girl declares that on the first day of school she will wear the kimono that her grandmother brought her during her visit from Japan, no matter what anyone says. Tolerance. Courage. Independence. Japanese Americans. AR 3.9. Follett RL 4.4. RC 3.8. Lexile 690.
Suki's Kimono KP  
B 114489B 114489 Surfer Chick
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Dempsey, Kristy
Length: 36 Copyright: 2012

The story of a little chick and her dad who take to the beach where he teaches her how to surf. Perseverance. AR 2.8 IL Pres-3.
Surfer Chick KP  
B 126277B 126277 Sweety
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Zuill, Andrea
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Sweety is awkward, even for a naked mole rat, but with encouragement from her Aunt Ruth, she begins to see that being herself is the best way to find a friend. Individuality fiction. Self-confidence. IL Pres-3. AR 3.1. Lexile 550. GR O.
Sweety KP  
B 128054B 128054 Take a Breath
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Rim, Sujean
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Bob the bird keeps trying to fly, but is beginning to worry that he will never succeed when Crow comes by with a suggestion to "just breathe." Change. Relaxation skills. Self-confidence. Learning something new. IL Pres-3.
Take a Breath KP  
B 127644B 127644 Teach Your Dragon Body Safety: A Story About Personal Boundaries, Appropriate and Inappropriate Touching
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Herman, Steve
Length: 50 Copyright: 2021

Written from a children's point of view, this fun, cute, and entertaining illustrated book is a must have book for parents, teachers, counselors and educators to gently teach kids about body safety, inappropriate and appropriate touching and other appropriate responses to keep kids safe. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Boundaries. Series fiction: My Dragon Books. IL K-6.
Teach Your Dragon Body Safety: A Story About Personal Boundaries, Appropria KPI  
B 125765B 125765 Teen's Guide to World Domination: Advice on Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Awesomeness
Grade Lvl: JST Author: Shipp, Josh
Length: 285 Copyright: 2010

Teens are becoming more independent and their environment more unpredictable. Deep down, they want to do well...But they're struggling - and you're struggling to figure out how to navigate the teenage years. Author and teen mentor Josh Shipp has pulled together his sound advice for "world domination" into a must-have teen survival guide. Josh offers teen tested/parent approved wisdom for everything that has teens freaking out. Teens will summon their inner hero and learn to dominate the seven "villains" that are keeping you from awesomeness. Life skills. Teen social skills. Personal growth. Conduct of life. IL 7-12. AR 6.4.
Teen's Guide to World Domination: Advice on Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit JST  
B 126225B 126225 Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Mbalia, Kwame
Length: 482 Copyright: 2019

Seventh-grader Tristan Strong tumbles into the MidPass and, with allies John Henry and Brer Rabbit, must entice the god Anansi to come out of hiding and seal the hole Tristan accidentally ripped in the sky. African American. Fantasy. Grief & loss. Mythology. Characters in literature. Series fiction: Tristan Strong, Book 1. IL 4-8. AR 4.8. RC 5.2. Lexile 680.
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (Book 1) IJ  
B 122814B 122814 Very Witchy Spelling Bee
Grade Lvl: P Author: Shannon, George
Length: 32 Copyright: 2013

Little witch Cordelia loves to spell, but can she beat the long-time champion in the Witchy Spelling Bee? AR 3.3 RC 2.3 Lexile 590 IL 1-3.
Very Witchy Spelling Bee P  
B 127651B 127651 We Accept No
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowers, Lydia
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Accepting no for an answer is a key foundation of consent. We Accept No builds children’s social and emotional skills and helps teach them how to ask for permission, how to respect no, and how to handle rejection. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series nonfiction: We Say What's Okay. IL Pres-3. Lexile 520.
We Accept No KP  
B 127647B 127647 We Are in Charge of Our Bodies
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowers, Lydia
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Follows Jackson and his classmates as they learn the names for their private body parts, that they can say what’s okay for their bodies, and why it’s important to respect others’ bodies. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model language to help children as they learn how to set and respect physical boundaries. Vocabulary of male and female body parts introduced. Teacher preview recommended. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series nonfiction: We Say What's Okay. IL Pres-3. Lexile 540.
We Are in Charge of Our Bodies KP  
B 127650B 127650 We Ask Permission
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowers, Lydia
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Asking for permission is a key foundation of consent. We Ask Permission builds children’s social and emotional skills and helps with teaching boundaries by encouraging children to look for body language cues and by asking before hugging or touching others. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series nonfiction: We Say What's Okay. IL Pres-3.
We Ask Permission KP  
B 127646B 127646 We Can Say No
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowers, Lydia
Length: 36 Copyright: 2022

Feeling empowered to say no is a key foundation of consent. We Can Say No builds children’s social and emotional skills and helps teach them that it’s okay to say no. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Boundaries. Series nonfiction: We Say What's Okay. IL Pres-3. Lexile 520.
We Can Say No KP  
B 127649B 127649 We Check In with Each Other
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowers, Lydia
Length: 36 Copyright: 2021

Physical and emotional awareness are key foundations of consent. We Check In with Each Other gives children a vocabulary to understand that they can change their minds at any time, develop and communicate personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series nonfiction: We Say What's Okay. IL Pres-3. Lexile 520.
We Check In with Each Other KP  
B 127648B 127648 We Listen to Our Bodies
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Bowers, Lydia
Length: 36 Copyright: 2021

Body awareness is a key foundation of consent. We Listen to Our Bodies gives children a vocabulary to understand and communicate their feelings, develop personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills. Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series nonfiction: We Say What's Okay. IL Pres-3. Lexile 490.
We Listen to Our Bodies KP  
B 126582B 126582 We Will Rock Our Classmates
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Higgins, Ryan T
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

As the only T. rex in her school, Penelope is often overlooked but when she loses her confidence after signing up for the school talent show, her father and some friends help her find her courage. Humorous story. Dinosaur fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.8. Lexile 540.
We Will Rock Our Classmates KP  
B 123977B 123977 What Do You Do With a Chance?
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Yamada, Kobi
Length: 44 Copyright: 2017

What do you do with a chance? Especially one that seems too big or too wild or just out of reach? Do you hold back? Do you act like you don't care? Do you let it slip away? This is the story of some remarkable chances and the child who doesn't know quite what to do with them. But the more chances come around, the more the child's fascination grows. And then, one day, a little courage makes all the difference in the world. Series fiction: What Do You Do With A....? Mindfulness and mindset. Courage. Chances. IL K-3. AR 2.7.
What Do You Do With a Chance? KP  
B 126540B 126540 What If?: What Makes You Different Makes You Amazing!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Magsamen, Sandra
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Various animals remind readers that our differences are our biggest asset. Stories about me. Individual differences. Diversity. Tolerance. IL Pres-2. Lexile 530.
What If?: What Makes You Different Makes You Amazing! 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 126937B 126937 Whatifs
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kilgore, Emily
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Cora, always bothered by the Whatifs, grows much more anxious before her piano recital but a fellow performer helps her imagine what could go right, rather than wrong. Self-management. Anxious feelings. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-3.
Whatifs KP  
B 106642B 106642 When I Feel Good About Myself
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Spelman, Cornelia Maude
Length: 24 Copyright: 2003

A young Guinea pig explains that self-confidence comes from learning new things without being afraid of making mistakes and to remember that everyone has different qualities that make them lovable. From the series Way I Feel Books. AR 1.5.
When I Feel Good About Myself KP  
B 123221B 123221 When the Rain Comes
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Fullerton, Alma
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Malini, a young girl in a small Sri Lankan community, is anxious about the responsibility of helping with the monsoon-season rice planting for the first time. When a flash flood leaves her stranded alone with the ox cart full of rice seedlings, she summons unexpected courage to calm the ox and save her town's rice crop. End papers. Sri Lanka. IL Pres-2.
When the Rain Comes KP  
B 127682B 127682 When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Colagiovanni, Marc
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

An inspirational story about optimism, overcoming adversity, and forging your own path. Self-management. Change. Self-esteem. Resilience. Overcoming adversity. IL Pres-3.
When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left KP  
B 127669B 127669 Wildoak
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Harrington, C.C
Length: 324 Copyright: 2022

Twelve-year-old Maggie's stutter causes her much heartache and only her menagerie of pets, whom she can speak with fluidly, provide her comfort, but when she finds Rumpus, an abandoned snow leopard in a forest in Cornwall, their chance encounter will change their lives forever. Alternating point of view. Overcoming adversity. Fantasy fiction. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 4-8.
Wildoak IJ  
KM 13677KM 13677 Wildoak (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Harrington, C.C
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

Twelve-year-old Maggie's stutter causes her much heartache and only her menagerie of pets, whom she can speak with fluidly, provide her comfort, but when she finds Rumpus, an abandoned snow leopard in a forest in Cornwall, their chance encounter will change their lives forever. Kit contents include: playaway (run time 6 hours and 29 minutes), hardcover book and a 5-way splitter. Alternating point of view. Animal story. Fantasy. Overcoming adversity. Stuttering. IL 4-8.
Wildoak (Playaway) IJ  
B 125636B 125636 Yasmin the Painter
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Faruqi, Saadia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Yasmin's painting for the art contest is due Friday, but she has lots of excuses for putting it off. She doesn't know what to paint, she doesn't think she's any good, and painting is messy. Turns out a mess is just what Yasmin needs for inspiration. All About Me. Realistic fiction. Beginning chapter book. Pakistani Americans. Series fiction: Yasmin. IL K-3. AR 2.5. Lexile 530. GR K.
Yasmin the Painter KP  
B 127643B 127643 Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Madison, Megan / Ralli, Jessica
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate "No." Consent. Assertiveness. Sex abuse prevention. Series fiction: First Conversations. IL Pres-3. Lexile 500.
Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent KP  
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 124574B 124574 You Are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Paul, Caroline
Length: 113 Copyright: 2018

Being a good citizen means standing up for what's right--and here's just the way to start. This guide features change-maker tips, tons of DIY activities, and stories about the kids who have paved the way before, from famous activists like Malala Yousafzai and Claudette Colvin to the everyday young people whose habit changes triggered huge ripple effects. So make a sign, write a letter, volunteer, sit-in, or march! There are lots of tactics to choose from, and you're never too young to change the world. Future Ready. Social change. Social action. IL 5-10.
You Are Mighty: A Guide to Changing the World IJS  
B 106592B 106592 You Can Do It Too!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Baicker, Karen
Length: 22 Copyright: 2005

A little girl with new self-confidence is soon able to teach her younger brother to do many things, but she also finds out that he can do things that she can't. Ages 2-5.
You Can Do It Too! K  
B 107296B 107296 You Can Do It, Sam
Grade Lvl: K Author: Hest, Amy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2003

When Mrs. Bear and little Sam deliver the cakes they have made for their friends in the neighborhood, Sam carries the cakes all by himself, through the snow and up to the front doors. AR 2.4. Follett RL 3.3.
You Can Do It, Sam K  
B 119397B 119397 You Can Do It!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lewin, Betsy
Length: 24 Copyright: 2013

Two alligators challenge each other and themselves as they compete in a race. Racing- Fiction. Very easy reader from the series I Like To Read. Follett RL 0.6 IL Pres-1.
You Can Do It! KP  
B 124062B 124062 You're Here for a Reason
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Tillman, Nancy
Length: 32 Copyright: 2015

Illustrations and rhyming text assure children that every person matters and fits into life's big picture. Great companion to You're All Kinds of Wonderful (B 124063). Story in verse. Self-esteem. IL K-3.
You're Here for a Reason KP  
B 121238B 121238 Zest
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Orr, Tamra
Length: 64 Copyright: 2014

Presents different strategies to promote zest, or liveliness, and discusses the positive outcomes that are possible. From the series The 7 Character Strengths of Highly Successful Students IL 5-8.
Zest IJ