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"When a little bird bumps his head one day, he loses his memory. He can't even remember what kind of bird he is! Determined to find out, he sets off on a great journey. Along the way, he meets many new birds--including some scary crows, an inquisitive owl, and two helpful chickens--but none who are quite like him. Where is his bird of a feather?"--Provided by publisher.

A twelve-year-old girl learns about friendship, first loves, and self-worth in a small town in the South.

Positive body image isn't believing your body looks good; it is knowing your body is good, regardless of how it looks. How do you feel about your body? Have you ever stayed home from a social activity or other opportunity because of concern about how you looked? Have you ever passed judgment on someone because of how they looked or dressed? Have you ever had difficulty concentrating on a task because you were self-conscious about your appearance?...

Thirteen-year-old Rain, who struggles with low self-esteem, must overcome sadness after her older brother Xander is severely beaten up at a frat party, but through the help of an after-school circle group, Rain finds the courage to help herself and her family heal.

"Have you ever experienced impostor syndrome? Have you ever felt inadequate, guilty for wanting more? Do you feel ashamed? Do you think you need to play small, keep quiet, and be well behaved to be loved? If the answer to all these questions is yes, you have a wound that goes beyond your mother, your grandmother, and even your family. It is a generational injury from the female collective. The good news is you can work on it and heal it at a personal...

"From the author and illustrator team behind Pink Is for Boys comes an empowering read-aloud picture book that teaches kids and adults alike that gender cannot define who you are or want to become. Dolls and trucks are for boys and girls, as are dancing shoes, figure skating and hockey, and many more activities and hobbies. Robb Pearlman and Eda Kaban (Pink Is For Boys) create a celebratory read-aloud book that defies gender stereotypes and encourages...

"With her thirteenth birthday just around the corner, Giada Bellantuono has to make a big decision: Will she join the family business and become a healer or follow her dreams? But even though she knows her calling is to heal vulnerable animals, using her powers to treat magical creatures is decidedly not allowed. When a group of witches kidnaps her beloved older brother, Rocco, and her parents are away, Giada is the only person left who can rescue...

Meant "for a child who has ... dealt with issues of social isolation, low self-esteem, anxiety, or negative thinking, [this book presents a] rhyming mother-son chat that teaches as ... it reads"--Publisher marketing.

Un poético álbum ilustrado sobre la resiliencia y la capacidad de encontrar sentido a la adversidad. Julia es una niña normal con una vida plena, hasta que de repente nota que tiene un gran vacío. Intenta llenarlo con muchos tapones, pero nada logra quitarle la sensación de que algo falta... Hasta que un día escucha una voz y cambia la dirección de su mirada. Allí descubre el secreto. El vacío es un libro que nos habla de la resiliencia,...

Thirteen-year-old Russell Pruitt, abandoned by his mother, follows his father to dilapidated 1950s Marshfield, California where he is forced to fend for himself against a ring of malicious bullies.