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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  
B 126624B 126624 Anna and Otis
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shearring, Maisie Paradise
Length: 32 Copyright: 2018

A story about kindness, friendship and overcoming fears. Anna and Otis the snake are great friends and they love having fun together. But Otis knows people are scared of snakes, so he usually just plays at home or in the garden. He is nervous when Anna suggests a new adventure. At first people are afraid, and Otis feels he isn't welcome in the town. But Anna encourages Otis not to give up, and it soon turns out that maybe snakes aren't as scary as people thought. Friendship stories. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-3.
Anna and Otis KP  
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 127572B 127572 Brave Every Day
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Ludwig, Trudy
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Camila is filled with worry and fear, but when she hides during a class field trip to the aquarium, she finds a classmate who is also afraid and needs a friend. Self-management. Story about me. Courage fiction. IL 1-4. Lexile 620.
Brave Every Day PI  
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 125728B 125728 Brave Molly
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Boynton-Hughes, Brooke
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

In this story without words, Molly must overcome her fear of the shadowy monsters that only she can see in order to return a lost book, and so make a new friend. Wordless picture book. Courage. Social emotional learning. Stories about me. IL Pres-3.
Brave Molly KP  
B 127471B 127471 Braver Than Brave
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Sumner Johnson, Janet
Length: 32 Copyright: 2022

Wanda wants to be brave like her big brother, but she really does not like the Coaster of Doom at the local amusement park- and standing up to peer pressure is also a way to be brave. Self-awareness. Boundaries. Story about me. IL Press-3. AR 2.7. Lexile 510.
Braver Than Brave KP  
B 126382B 126382 Braver: A Wombat's Tale
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Selfors, Suzanne
Length: 277 Copyright: 2020

Young wombat Lola doesn't quite fit in. Wombats are supposed to be shy and quiet, but Lola is talkative, curious, and always getting into trouble. When her village is attacked by a Tasmanian devil leading a group of swamp rats, Lola's parents are captured and the rats say it's on the orders of the queen. To rescue her parents, Lola will have to leave home for the very first time and set off on a wild adventure. Even with the help of friends she meets along the way, Lola will need every ounce of her bold bravery to help rescue her family and save the kingdom. Animal stories. Fantasy. IL 4-8.
Braver: A Wombat's Tale IJ  
B 127117B 127117 Bright Star
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Morales, Yuyi
Length: 40 Copyright: 2021

A nurturing voice reassures the lonely and afraid, who are represented by animals, in difficult times. Text mainly in English with some Spanish. Animal story. Courage fiction. IL Pres-3. Lexile 330.
Bright Star KP  
B 128049B 128049 Bryson the Brave Bison: Finding the Courage to Face the Storm
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Davenport, Nate / Freshwater, Luke
Length: 32 Copyright: 2023

Bryson, a young bison, shows his herd how to get through a storm with a little bravery and some self-confidence. Courage. Animal fiction. Story in rhyme. Storms. IL Pres-3.
Bryson the Brave Bison: Finding the Courage to Face the Storm KP  
B 127151B 127151 Bubbles...Up!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Davies, Jacqueline
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

A day at the community pool is full of underwater magic-dunking and diving with friends; somersaulting, walking on your hands, and bursting up through the surface like a tortoise. But when a thunderstorm comes and a little brother ventures too close to the pool's edge, will our main character be quick enough and brave enough to save the day? Swimming. Sports fiction. Self-awareness. Summertime. IL Pres-3. AR 1.9.
Bubbles...Up! KP  
B 126789B 126789 Bunheads
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Copeland, Misty
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

This is the story of a young Misty, who discovers her love of dance through the ballet Coppélia,-a story about a toymaker who devises a villainous plan to bring a doll to life. This is an inspiring tale for anyone looking for the courage to try something new. The Arts. Ballet. Juvenile fiction. New experiences. IL Pres-2.
Bunheads KP  
B 126935B 126935 Change Sings: A Children's Anthem
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gorman, Amanda
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

A picture book by presidential inaugural poet and activist Amanda Gorman, anything is possible when our voices join together. As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves. Poetry. African American. Social awareness. Change. IL K-3.
Change Sings: A Children's Anthem KP  
B 127692B 127692 Clarice the Brave
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: McMann, Lisa
Length: 265 Copyright: 2021

When they are separated at sea, mouse siblings Clarice and Charles Sebastian, who were taught to be careful, must now need to be bold if they are to survive--and keep their promise to find one another again. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Animal story. Adventure. Historical fiction. IL 3-7. AR 5.0. Lexile 710.
Clarice the Brave PIJ  
KM 13651KM 13651 Clarice the Brave (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: PU Author: McMann, Lisa
Length: 265 Copyright: 2021

When they are separated at sea, mouse siblings Clarice and Charles Sebastian, who were taught to be careful, must now need to be bold if they are to survive--and keep their promise to find one another again. Animal story. Adventure. Historical fiction. 2023-2024 Iowa Children's Choice Award. Contents include book, playaway and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 6 hours. IL 3-7. AR 5.0. Lexile 710.
Clarice the Brave (Playaway) PU  
B 127222B 127222 Courage: My Story of Persecution
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Jan, Freshta Tori
Length: 122 Copyright: 2022

A young woman once persecuted by the Taliban shares her journey to becoming a community activist. As a girl and as part of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan, Freshta Tori Jan was persecuted relentlessly. Her family faced kidnappings and daily murder attempts on the bus, on the way to school, in the workplace, and beyond. Freshta's school was shut down by the Taliban, and many of her friends were murdered and shot. Her journey through poverty, terrorism, and other forms of injustice has enabled her to be a voice for those unable to share their stories and those unable to receive the opportunities she has sought. She believes in empowering youth in order to bring about change and be the leaders of today and tomorrow. Autobiography. Nonfiction: I, Witness series, Book 3. Memoir. Narrative nonfiction. Responsible decision-making. Afghan American women. Social reform. IL 6-10.
Courage: My Story of Persecution IJS  
B 125944B 125944 Dare to Dream Big
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Gutierrez, Lorna
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

A joyful encouragement to children everywhere to dream big, to help others, and to learn to be happy just the way you are. Stories about me. Courage fiction. Story in rhyme. IL Pres-2.
Dare to Dream Big KP  
B 126623B 126623 Don't Worry, Little Crab
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Haughton, Chris
Length: 48 Copyright: 2020

In the rockpool above the sea, live two crabs: Big Crab and Little Crab. Today, they're going for a dip in the sea. 'This is going to be so great!' says Little Crab. But then Little Crab catches a first glimpse of the water. Oh. The waves! They're enormous. 'Jeepers!' Will Little Crab be brave enough to go in? A story about mustering the courage to try something new. Courage. Self-management. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-2. AR 2.0.
Don't Worry, Little Crab KP  
B 127404B 127404 Face Your Fears
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Harman, Alice
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

What does it mean to be brave? Could picturing yourself not being afraid actually make you feel better? How can we manage the little steps and big leaps along our journey toward facing fear? Discover how to face your fears in positive ways that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset. Personal growth. Life skills. Nonfiction series: Grow Your Mind. IL 2-6. Lexile 890.
Face Your Fears PI  
KM 13603KM 13603 Facing Your Fears Book Set
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Are you afraid to speak up in class? Does trying a new sport make you nervous? You’re not alone. New and emergent readers will explore common childhood fears, from being alone and trying new things to starting a new school and making new friends. Discover reasons for these fears and gain knowledge to ease anxieties associated with them. Beginning reader books. Social-emotional learning. All about me. Self-management. Set of 12 titles. IL Pres-3.
Facing Your Fears Book Set KP  
B 97499B 97499 Fewer Things, Better: The Courage to Focus on What Matters Most
Grade Lvl: T Author: Watson, Angela
Length: 278 Copyright: 2019

You can't do it all. And you don't have to try. There are too many things competing for your attention as a teacher. The solution is NOT to manage your time better or work more efficiently. The most important step is getting clarity, and figuring out how to use your life to make an impact in ways that really matter. This book will help you strengthen the courage to do fewer things, so what remains can be done even better.
Fewer Things, Better: The Courage to Focus on What Matters Most T  
B 125440B 125440 Firefighter (Book 2)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Shotz, Jennifer Li
Length: 202 Copyright: 2018

It's official: Scout is now a K9 in the National Guard. But being a certified hero means Scout has his job cut out for him. He needs to work even harder to protect his country and his human best friend, Matt. When Matt's classmates get trapped in a raging wildfire, Matt knows that only Scout can track them down and bring them back safely. But when Matt's dad, a First Sergeant home on leave, gets wind of their plan, he insists on joining the rescue mission. Can the heroic team save Matt's friends from the dangerous fires before time runs out? Adventure fiction. Reluctant reader. Series fiction: Scout, National Hero, Book 2. IL 4-8. AR 4.7. Lexile 700.
Firefighter (Book 2) IJ  
B 127513B 127513 Freewater
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Luqman-Dawson, Amina
Length: 403 Copyright: 2022

After fleeing the plantation where they were enslaved, siblings Ada and Homer discover the secret community of Freewater, and work with freeborn Sanzi to protect their new home from the encroaching dangers of the outside world. Slavery. Historical fiction. African American. Communities. IL 5-8. AR 4.6.
Freewater IJ  
KM 13663KM 13663 Freewater (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Luqman-Dawson, Amina
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

After fleeing the plantation where they were enslaved, siblings Ada and Homer discover the secret community of Freewater, and work with freeborn Sanzi to protect their new home from the encroaching dangers of the outside world. African American. Historical fiction. Slavery. Contents include playaway, book and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 9 hours and 30 minutes. 2023 Newbery Winner. IL 5-8. AR 4.6.
Freewater (Playaway) IJ  
B 128104B 128104 Hospital Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brown, Lisa
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

A young girl with appendicitis recounts her strange and scary trip to the hospital, and the nine times she cried, and a few times when she did not. New experiences. Appendicitis. Courage fiction. IL Pres-3.
Hospital Book KP  
B 127934B 127934 I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Verde, Susan
Length: 32 Copyright: 2021

Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises. Series fiction: I Am. Courage. Self-awareness. Perservance. IL Pres-3. GR M.
I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience KP  
B 125950B 125950 I'm Brave! I'm Strong! I'm Five!
Grade Lvl: K Author: Best, Cari
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

A five-year-old girl who is brave and strong faces night noises, too much light, and spooky shadows, all without calling her parents, before finally feeling sleepy. Courage fiction. Bedtime stories. Stories about me. IL Pres-K.
I'm Brave! I'm Strong! I'm Five! K  
B 125554B 125554 I'm Not Scared Book
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Parr, Todd
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Relates the things that can frighten children and how these fears may be overcome. Courage. Resilience. Social emotional learning. IL Pres-3. Lexile 450. GR H.
I'm Not Scared Book KP  
B 127795B 127795 I'm Not Scared, You're Scared!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Meyers, Seth
Length: 40 Copyright: 2022

Bear is so timid that he is even afraid of his own reflection, but he does not like to admit that he is scared to his friend, Rabbit, who is very daring, but when Rabbit is in danger Bear finds the courage to rescue his friend. Courage. Friendship story. Humorous story. IL Pres-3. AR 3.5.
I'm Not Scared, You're Scared! KP  
KM 2823KM 2823 Island of the Blue Dolphins (25 Books)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: O'Dell, Scott
Length: 15 Copyright: 1980

Follows the experiences of an Indian girl who survived for eighteen years on an island off the coast of California. Contents: PermaBound teacher's guide, 25 books, activity resource binder, Milliken Literature Resource guide, and Teacher Created materials literature unit. Newbery Medal 1961. Novel study. IL 5-9. Guided Rdg level V. AR 5.4. RC and Follett RL 5.5. Lexile 1000.
Island of the Blue Dolphins (25 Books) IJS  
B 125511B 125511 Jabari Jumps
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cornwall, Gaia
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, newcomer Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can't help but root for. Courage fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.3. RC 1.6. Lexile 490. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022.
Jabari Jumps KP  
KM 13537KM 13537 Just Look Up (30 Books)
Grade Lvl: IJST Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

What are the most important messages ALL kids need to hear in today’s world? The questions kids are asking today are big. • Why am I here? • How can I feel less alone? • Am I enough? • What’s the point of any of this? As educators and adults, how are we responding? Combining humor, authenticity, heart, and soul, international speaker Joe Beckman shares five specific phrases he believes all kids (and adults) need to hear. The result is a refreshing, authentic, and down-to-earth approach to finding self-worth (Love YOU), resilience (Push Through), confidence (Fail On), joy (Yeah Toast!), and maybe most importantly, human connection (Just Look Up). Classroom set of 30 books and 3 steps to communication guide. IL 4-10.
Just Look Up (30 Books) IJST  
B 97351B 97351 Just Look Up: Five Life-Saving Phrases Every Human Needs to Hear
Grade Lvl: T Author: Beckman, Joe
Length: 154 Copyright: 2020

What are the most important messages ALL kids need to hear in today’s world? The questions kids are asking today are big. • Why am I here? • How can I feel less alone? • Am I enough? • What’s the point of any of this? As educators and adults, how are we responding? Combining humor, authenticity, heart, and soul, international speaker Joe Beckman shares five specific phrases he believes all kids (and adults) need to hear. The result is a refreshing, authentic, and down-to-earth approach to finding self-worth (Love YOU), resilience (Push Through), confidence (Fail On), joy (Yeah Toast!), and maybe most importantly, human connection (Just Look Up).
Just Look Up: Five Life-Saving Phrases Every Human Needs to Hear T  
KM 13800KM 13800 Knight Owl (2 Wonderbooks)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Denise, Christopher
Length: 0 Copyright: 2023

After achieving his dream of becoming a knight, a small owl protects the castle from a hungry dragon. Courage. Imagination story. Contents include 2 wonderbooks and a 5-way splitter. Knights and knighthood. Royalty. Series fiction, book 1. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Winner. IL K-3. AR 2.6.
Knight Owl (2 Wonderbooks) KP  
B 127584B 127584 Knight Owl (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Denise, Christopher
Length: 48 Copyright: 2022

After achieving his dream of becoming a knight, a small owl protects the castle from a hungry dragon. Courage. Imagination story. Knights and knighthood. Royalty. Series fiction: Knight Owl. 24-25 Goldfinch Award Winner. IL K-3. AR 2.6.
Knight Owl (Book 1) KP  
B 127456B 127456 Lines of Courage
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Nielsen, Jennifer A
Length: 388 Copyright: 2022

From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict, each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war. Historical fiction. Multiple points of view. Survival story. WWI. Resilience. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 5-9. AR 5.1. Lexile 740.
Lines of Courage IJ  
KM 13779KM 13779 Lines of Courage (Playaway)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Nielsen, Jennifer A
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict, each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war. Contents include book, playaway, and a 5-way splitter. Playaway run time: 9 hours and 25 minutes. Historical fiction. Multiple points of view. Survival story. WWI. Resilience. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice Award. IL 5-9. AR 5.1. Lexile 740.
Lines of Courage (Playaway) IJ  
B 126270B 126270 Little Bit Brave
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kinnear, Nicola
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Logan is a stay-at-home bunny but he's about to discover how brave he really is. It's time for his first adventure, and he doesn't want to go. But there's an amazing world outside, if he can just pluck up the courage to look. Social emotional learning. Animal stories. IL Pres-2.
Little Bit Brave KP  
B 125557B 125557 Little Book of Character Strengths
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Rousso, June
Length: 52 Copyright: 2016

Describes the meaning of twenty-four character strengths to a child and young adult audience. The book is based upon the VIA classification of character strengths. The book can be read along with adults to foster discussion of ways of developing character strengths. Adults also will benefit from the message of the book. A stanza is devoted to each of the character strengths, such as kindness, honesty, creativity, and bravery. Each stanza contains an illustration to help clarify the meaning of the character strengths and to stimulate the imagination. The book can be read in sections allowing for in-depth discussion of character strengths and can be used as an educational tool in the classroom for character-building. Poetry format. Paperback. IL Pres-6.
Little Book of Character Strengths KPI  
B 126803B 126803 Magical Yet
Grade Lvl: KP Author: DiTerlizzi, Angela
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out. The Magical Yet is the perfect tool for parents and educators to turn a negative into a positive when helping children cope with the inevitable difficult learning moments we all face. The POWER of YET! Perseverance fiction. Ability and mindset. Social emotional learning. Self-management. New experiences. Iowa Goldfinch Award Nominee, 2021-2022. IL Pres-3. AR 3.2.
Magical Yet KP  
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 125716B 125716 My Footprints
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Phi, Bao
Length: 32 Copyright: 2019

Upset after being bullied, Thuy, a Vietnamese American, pretends she is different creatures, including an especially strong, wonderful being made up of her two mothers and herself. Includes note about the phoenix and the Sarabha. Asian American / Vietnamese. Includes back matter. LGBTQIA+, Stories about me. IL K-3. AR 3.2. Lexile 630.
My Footprints KP  
B 127211B 127211 Omar Rising
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Saeed, Aisha
Length: 216 Copyright: 2022

Omar must contend with being treated like a second-class citizen when he gets a scholarship to an elite boarding school. Companion to Amal Unbound - B 124893. Boarding schools. Pakistan fiction. School story. Realistic fiction. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 5-10.
Omar Rising IJS  
KM 13802KM 13802 Omar Rising (Wonderbook)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Saeed, Aisha
Length: 0 Copyright: 2022

Omar must contend with being treated like a second-class citizen when he gets a scholarship to an elite boarding school. Companion to Amal Unbound - B 124893. Contents include a Wonderbook and a 5-way splitter. Wonderbook run time: 4 hours and 40 minutes. Boarding schools. Pakistan fiction. School story. Realistic fiction. 24-25 Iowa Teen Award. IL 5-10. AR 3.8. Lexile 540.
Omar Rising (Wonderbook) IJS  
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 125577B 125577 Potato Pants!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Keller, Laurie
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

Potato is very excited to buy a pair of pants on sale at Lance Vance's Fancy Pants Store, but when he sees Eggplant, who pushed him the day before, he is afraid to go in. Forgiveness fiction. Humorous stories. IL Pres-3. AR 3.1. Lexile 530.
Potato Pants! KP  
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  
KM 13373KM 13373 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (30 copies)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Taylor, Mildred D
Length: 0 Copyright: 2020

Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. Told from the main heroine, Cassie Logan, is an independent school aged girl who discovers over the course of an important year why having land of their own is so crucial to the Logan family. She learns to draw strength from her own sense of dignity and self-respect. Kit contents includes: 30 paperback copies of the book, 6 audio CDs, 5 playaways, 2 splitters, Teacher guides from: Novel Ties, The Engaged Reader, Taking Grades, Teacher Created Resources, and Great Works. Historical fiction. Playaway run time: 7 hours 30 minutes. Audio CDs run time: 7 hours and 30 minutes. Mentor text. Middle School Literacy/Language Arts with Social Studies connections. IL 5-9. AR 5.7. RC 6.9. Lexile 920. GR W. Four week loan period.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (30 copies) IJ  
B 127387B 127387 Scaredy Pug (Book 5)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: May, Kyla
Length: 72 Copyright: 2021

Baron von Bubbles (Bub) the pug, Duchess the cat, and their human, Bella, are going to the countryside to visit Bella's grandmother for a few days, where they expect to have fun building forts and dressing up in the attic, but the attic seems to be haunted, and neither Bub nor Duchess can summon up the courage to face the ghost. Animal stories. Beginning chapter book. Humor. Series fiction: Diary of a Pug, book 5. IL 1-4. AR 2.7. Lexile 490.
Scaredy Pug (Book 5) PI  
B 125469B 125469 Scout: National Hero (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Shotz, Jennifer Li
Length: 219 Copyright: 2018

Search-and-rescue dog Scout is joining the National Guard. But Scout's new life as a K9 recruit is far from easy as he adjusts to his challenging training and a brand-new family. Twelve-year-old Matt is determined to help Scout feel at home in Nevada, but when a terrifying flash flood hits town, the pair must save the day and prove their worth. Adventure fiction. Reluctant reader. Series fiction: Scout, National Hero, Book 2. IL 4-8. AR 4.7. AR 4.3. Lexile 690.
Scout: National Hero (Book 1) IJ  
B 125470B 125470 Scout: Storm Dog (Book 3)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Shotz, Jennifer Li
Length: 188 Copyright: 2019

Scout, a National Guard dog and his twelve-year-old owner, Matt, land in Puerto Rico to assist in rescue efforts after a devastating hurricane. They befriend Luisa, a local who helps abandoned pups in need of food and shelter. When an injured dog names Rosita takes off into the rain forest, Scout, Matt, and Luisa work as a team to help Rosita find what she is looking for. Adventure fiction. Reluctant reader. Series fiction: Scout, National Hero, Book 3. IL 4-8.
Scout: Storm Dog (Book 3) IJ  
B 127154B 127154 Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Hood, Susan
Length: 40 Copyright: 2018

A visual celebration of persistent women throughout history. In this book, you will find Mary Anning, who was just thirteen when she unearthed a prehistoric fossil. You'll meet Ruby Bridges, the brave six year old who helped end segregation in the South. And Maya Lin, who at twenty-one won a competition to create a war memorial, and then had to appear before Congress to defend her right to create. Readers will also hear about Molly Williams, Annette Kellerman, Nellie Bly, Pura Belpre, Frida Kahlo, Jacqueline and Eileen Nearne, Frances Moore Lappe, Mae Jemison, Angela Zhang, and Malala Yousafzai-all whose stories will enthrall and inspire. Biography collection. Picture book for older readers. Women in history. IL 2-6. AR 6.1.
Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World PI  
B 127540B 127540 Sir Ladybug (Book 1)
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Tabor, Corey R
Length: 68 Copyright: 2022

Sir Ladybug never shies away from a quest, even when he'd rather be playing a video game or baking a cake. So when a caterpillar needs rescuing from a " monster ", a hungry chickadee, Sir Ladybug and his trusty friends, his herald, a roly-poly named Pell, and his squire, a snail named Sterling, hatch the perfect plan. Cooperation fiction. Creative thinking. Humorous story. Graphic novel series: Sir Ladybug, Book 1. IL 1-4. AR 2.6.
Sir Ladybug (Book 1) PI  
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  
B 128224B 128224 Sometimes I Kaploom
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Vail, Rachel
Length: 40 Copyright: 2023

Explores how hard it can be for children when they're nervous or scared and have to transition to new places and faces when they just don't feel quite ready. In another poignant, honest, and insightful story, readers learn along with Katie that bravery and fear are not mutually exclusive. Self-management. Story about me. Courage. Fear. Series fiction: Big Feelings. IL Pres-2.
Sometimes I Kaploom KP  
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  
B 97251B 97251 Strengths Gym
Grade Lvl: T Author: Proctor, Carmel
Length: 96 Copyright: 2016

An educational course for children designed to enable students, teachers, and others to learn about, recognise, build upon, and use their character strengths. Strengths Gym draws on the latest research from Positive Psychology, that is the psychology of being happy, successful, and living life to the full. Each lesson explores one of 24 ubiquitous strengths of character or moral virtues. Each lesson contains Strengths Builders and Strengths Challenge exercises that have been designed for classroom, paired, and solitary work. The course provides a flexible, easy to use lesson format for ease of planning and is designed to encourage intrinsic motivation and satisfaction for students and young people in general. The course has broad applications outside of education, such as clinical and therapeutic settings, and is suitable for individual and group work. The materials can also be adapted for use with various age groups and abilities.
Strengths Gym T  
B 128244B 128244 Swim Team
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Christmas, Johnnie
Length: 245 Copyright: 2022

Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees, until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help. Middle school student story. Graphic Novel. 24-25 Iowa Children's Choice. AR 2.6. IL 4-8.
Swim Team IJ  
B 126966B 126966 Tales of Courage and Kindness
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Andrus, Aubre
Length: 270 Copyright: 2021

A collection of empowering original short stories featuring your favorite Disney Princesses and Frozen Queens. 14 short stories in all. Fantasy. IL K-4.
Tales of Courage and Kindness KPI  
B 125116B 125116 Thing Lou Couldn't Do
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Spires, Ashley
Length: 32 Copyright: 2017

One day Lou and her friends are looking for a ship to play pirates in when someone makes a suggestion to play up in the tree. Lou has never climbed a tree and isn't sure that she wants to. What will she do? Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2019-2020. Fear of failure. Persistence. Courage. Juvenile fiction. IL Pres-3. AR 2.2. Lexile 500.
Thing Lou Couldn't Do KP  
B 126981B 126981 This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Rubin, Sean
Length: 48 Copyright: 2021

A deeply moving nonfiction picture book about the 9/11 Survivor Tree and the spirit of America. Self-management. U.S. History. Memorials. New York City, NY. IL K-4. AR 2.9. Lexile 520.
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth KPI  
B 125405B 125405 Tin
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Kenny, Padraig
Length: 275 Copyright: 2019

Christopher is 'Proper': a real boy with a real soul, orphaned in a fire. He works for an engineer, a maker of the eccentric, loyal and totally individual mechanicals who are Christopher's best friends. But after a devastating accident, a secret is revealed and Christopher's world is changed for ever. IL 4-8. AR 5.3. RC 4.5. Lexile 730.
Tin IJ  
B 125657B 125657 Truman
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Reidy, Jean
Length: 48 Copyright: 2019

He may be slow but Truman the turtle is determined to find his girl Sarah, who has boarded a city bus on her way to preschool. Pets. School stories. New experiences. IL Pres-2.
Truman KP  
B 125513B 125513 Undefeated
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Alexander, Kwame
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

An ode to black American triumph and tribulation. African American Poetry. U.S. History. Juvenile nonfiction. Includes short biographies of featured illustrations of characters. IL 1-4. AR 2.6.
Undefeated PI  
B 127465B 127465 Very Last Leaf
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Wade, Stef
Length: 32 Copyright: 2020

Lance Cottonwood is the best and brightest in his class, but when it is time for his final exam, he is afraid to fall like the rest of the leaves. Our world. Seasons. Self-management. Back to school connections. Social emotional learning. IL K-3. AR 3.3. Lexile 570.
Very Last Leaf KP  
B 126644B 126644 What If Soldiers Fought with Pillows?: True Stories of Imagination and Courage
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author: Camlot, Heather
Length: 40 Copyright: 2020

What if the impossible was actually possible? What if we turned our dreams into action? What if your imagination could help solve real-world crises, like war, famine, and human rights violations? Through a series of seemingly whimsical questions, this middle-grade nonfiction book introduces readers to people and organizations that are subverting violence, war and totalitarian power. Consequences of war. Responsible decision-making. Inquiry. Includes back matter. IL 3-8. Lexile 1110.
What If Soldiers Fought with Pillows?: True Stories of Imagination and Cour PIJ  
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 125787B 125787 When You Are Brave
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Miller, Pat Zietlow
Length: 40 Copyright: 2019

Relates how to find your courage and use it when life seems frightening or you start something new. Social emotional learning. Courage fiction. Stories about me. IL Pres-3. Iowa Goldfinch Award, 2021-2022.
When You Are Brave KP  
B 126001B 126001 Yasmin the Soccer Star
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Faruqi, Saadia
Length: 25 Copyright: 2020

When a new gym teacher introduces her gym class to soccer, Yasmin fears it will be as rough as the professional sport but must try to find courage to play goalie. All About Me. Realistic fiction. Beginning chapter book. Pakistani Americans. Series fiction: Yasmin. IL K-3. AR 2.3. Lexile 490.
Yasmin the Soccer Star KP  
B 127912B 127912 You Are Here: Connecting Flights
Grade Lvl: IJ Author: Oh, Ellen
Length: 265 Copyright: 2023

An incident at a TSA security check point sows chaos and rumors, creating a chain of events that impacts twelve young Asian Americans in a crowded and restless airport. As their disrupted journeys crisscross and collide, they encounter fellow travelers, some helpful, some hostile, as they discover the challenges of friendship, the power of courage, the importance of the right word at the right time, and the unexpected significance of a blue Stratocaster electric guitar. Asian American. Realistic fiction. Story collection. Short stories. IL 4-8.
You Are Here: Connecting Flights IJ