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Football used to be a way for Amelia to escape when her parents were arguing, but now that her dad has moved out and her mum is struggling to cope, it’s just another source of stress. Amelia is late for practice while trying to help her mum and finds it hard to concentrate during important matches. Her coach and team-mates are all worried, but it’s difficult to help when Amelia lashes out in anger.

Navigating adolescence just got a whole lot trickier... After finishing her first year of middle school, Teresa feels stuck in childhood, with messy hair and scraped knees. At her family's summer residence, she discovers that even there she is destined to feel out of place: her friends are suddenly into nail polish and boys and even her best friend seems different. Everyone's growing up except for her. Where's the confident, grown-up Teresa she's been waiting to become? Just when she expects the worst summer ever, she meets Agata.

I Like You So Much! reminds kids of this core truth: they are good and loved exactly as they are. Using inclusive and engaging language, New York Times bestselling author and disability advocate Heather Avis encourages all kids to confidently remember who they are is absolutely wonderful and oh-so-likeable!

In The Special Guest, It's Jack's turn to look after the class toy for the weekend! But things don't go as he planned. Will it be a disaster?

Dive into the enchanting world of Santa's busy workshop and meet Ella, the teeniest-tiniest elf with the biggest heart! Despite her small size, Ella dreams of making a big difference this Christmas . Join her on a heartwarming Christmas adventure as she discovers that even the littlest acts of kindness can create the biggest, sparkliest joy for everyone around her. This delightful Christmas elf story is a gentle reminder that no matter how small we are, our actions can spread warmth and happiness during the holiday season .

Dear Girl, Do You Know That You Are Amazing? Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough? Maybe you think you’re not as sporty, smart, or brave as other children? Helen feels that way too sometimes. But as she goes on her adventures, she learns something amazing: being herself is exactly what makes her special. These stories are written just for you. Join Helen as she finds her courage, follows her dreams, and learns that being kind makes her strong. You’ll see how she helps her friends, tries new things, and discovers that her voice matters. Get ready for the adventure!

There is only one thing better than a birthday party—a birthday party in Unicornia! Here the cakes are enchanted, the candies change flavor, and the theme parks are covered in glitter. But Pippa’s birthday has started off on the wrong foot, and her friends must think quickly to turn disaster into great fun. Luckily for them, they live in the most magical place ever!

Jesse is a fun growing boy. In these adventures, he goes from feeling angry at bees for his little sister getting stung, to being afraid of a bigger boy in school who is bullying him. Jesse also experiences fear of taking the bus for the first time, on his first day of school to learn he is different and how he is going to deal with that. Multi-Award-Winning Reader's Favorite 5 Star Award Mom's Choice Award, Gold Winner. Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, FinalistIncluded in the collection are four books! Books 1-4!

What happens when a little rascal pushes mischief too far? He catches a case of the Rainbow Pox—a colorful, itchy reminder that actions have consequences! Meet Rainbow Bill: vase-breaker, veggie-thrower, and fibber. But when strange spots pop up—green for nose-picking, red for tantrums, white for lies—Bill realizes he’s coming down with something very odd. The diagnosis? Rainbow Pox!

In this uplifting story, Danica visits Confidence Salon. What special natural hair style will make her feel fresh and proud? Braids? No. Cornrows? Uh-uh. Bubble twists? Nah. As Danica experiences premium wash day pampering along with the love and affirmation of her stylist, she opens up about her insecurities and discovers that the stylist is Gabby herself.

When Sophie and her two Jack Russell terriers move to Boston, she's excited not to be the only brown kid in the neighborhood anymore. She instantly likes the quirky teenager named Juno next door and her pug, Bonney. But not everything's easy. Her classmates make fun of her Vermont overalls. The upstairs neighbor hates barking. And Bonney needs surgery that Juno's family can't afford.

Randy Rainbow is uniquely himself. He loves painting his nails and listening to old Broadway albums. But when some kids at school tease Randy for being who he is, he goes to his beloved granny for a solution. And she has just the thing—a pair of sparkly pink glasses. The moment Randy puts the glasses on, the drab world around him turns Technicolor in a blink! The town swimming pool? It's full of mermaids, including a mer-Randy!

One glowing nose. One brave reindeer. One magical Christmas night! Meet Rudy, a lovable young reindeer with a nose that shines like a star! While others may think he's different, Rudy is about to discover that being different can be a gift. In Rudy Leads the Way, follow Rudy on a twinkling adventure through the snowy skies as he helps Santa deliver presents when the world needs light the most. Full of festive fun, cheerful rhymes, and sparkling wonder, this story is a heartwarming celebration of self-confidence, courage, and holiday magic.

Embracing teamwork, they welcome troubled players Ty and Savannah, hoping to give them a second chance after they were kicked off a former team. Can the Manatees learn to accept the newcomers? Can they teach Ty and Savannah to be good teammates? And can they all work together to beat the best team in the league, the Dragons?

Igvillu is a little dog with big dreams. One of her favorite dreams is of becoming a sled dog. When Igvillu is adopted from her kennel by an Inuit storyteller and moves to northern Canada, she comes face-to-face with real sled dogs. Igvillu loves living in the North, chasing siksiks and dreaming about her future. She's a dog who believes anything is possible!

15-year-old Dylan has always felt like an outsider in his small town. Isolated when he was younger as the result of his unpredictable, now absent mother and feeling like a disappointment to his grandfather who has stepped in to raise him, Dylan finds relief in the woods behind his grandfather's auto shop. Amidst the cool quiet of the trees, Dylan thrives on bird watching and writing poetry. But one afternoon after spotting an injured hawk, Dylan finds himself pushing out of his comfort zone to track down help for the bird—and ends up rescuing a part of himself in the process.

Steven would soon find out the importance of being who you are and not to worry about what other people think of you. Steven will learn a valuable lesson about self-value in this story.

Juan and the gang would soon realize the importance of following instructions and listening to your parents. Even though everything seems to work out in the end, a valuable lesson would be learned from Juan, his parents, and the rest of the crew. Luckily no one got hurt!

Adelaide and the crew would learn a harsh reality about stranger danger. Even though Adelaide felt she was okay to walk home alone, she would soon find out that may not have not been a good idea.

The unthinkable has happened! Red is alone on the living room floor, far from the safety of the game closet and best pal, Yellow. After almost being devoured by a ravenous robot (a.k.a. the vacuum cleaner), Red embarks on the dangerous journey home. There will be perils—a transparent cliffside to climb, hanging forests to conquer, and the beastly Lady Flufferton (a.k.a. the family dog) to escape. And there will be setbacks—as when Red is found and carelessly tossed into the junk drawer.