A street dog named Millie and a young girl, who are both dealing with abandonment issues, give trust and belonging a second chance.

"Musical prodigy Rosie stops playing the violin, upsetting her ambitious mother but making room in her life for new experiences, including a glitch in space-time that lets her meet her mom as a twelve-year-old"--

When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.

Did you ever have an iconic big brother, big sister, older cousin, or neighbourhood hero that everyone admired and wanted to be around? Someone who shielded you from bullies, wild animals, or even your own self-doubt? Someone who bolstered your confidence and made you feel like you belonged? If so, then you had your very own Big Cousin Mike. This series is a tribute to those remarkable individuals. It's a heartfelt thank you for including us in your...

Children learn practical strategies for coping with worry and anxiety. Gentle, supportive, and straightforward, Sometimes When I'm Worried describes a child's experience with worry and the many ways it can surface, as well as how her sister and their two dads help her cope with the feeling. "Sometimes when I'm worried, my tummy feels funny. I get hot and sweaty. My legs jiggle like jelly." Along with the main character, young children learn ways to...

Themes: Bullying, Tattling, Being an Outcast, Friendship, Cheating, Morals, Ethics. Chris and others are tormented by the school bully, Phil. But no one speaks up because of "the code." That's until Chris decides it is time for a change. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters...

Everyone needs a friend when trouble and bullies come around. Tala is a fictional story that shows the effects of bullying and how others should include people who are different. After accidentally ruining some crops, Tala, a giant, is driven away from her home. Feeling different and rejected, Tala ran so fast until she created the Asian mountains where she lived on her own for many years. A sweet village girl, Lan, was warned not to go by the...

Themes: Friendship, Summer Camp, Writing, Stage Fright, Prejudice, Learning Life Lessons. Ava is ready for a fun summer of helping out at day camp. But she's not a fan of all the other helpers. Will a new friend help to change her perspective? This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests....

Two boys go to an amusement park. Excitement is in the air. Fun, games, food, and sightseeing are to be crowded into one afternoon. They meet friends along the way.

Have you ever been to the Okachoowa Swamp? Have you ever seen a mugwamp? Come join in his adventure, as he sits on his fence one day after another, with his mug on one side and his wamp on the other. Can he whistle a song that will bring him a friend? His story will tell you how it turns out in the end.