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It's Dream Big Week at school! Everyone is excited to share their dreams for the future—except Charley. She has no idea what she wants for her future. But on her walk home, Charley learns that even if she doesn't know exactly what she wants to be when she grows up, she knows what KIND of person she wants to be.

Listeners will laugh aloud at the silly antics of a pair of opinionated sea mammals in a tale presenting two sides of a debate, slyly revealing the way identical facts can be used to support opposite positions. A boastful whale and a showboating otter compete in a battle of words to prove that...

Does your nine-year-old ever feel nervous about speaking up, fitting in, or trying something new? You Are 9 and Confident is a collection of 15 inspiring stories designed to turn self-doubt into self-belief. Each story follows relatable girls who face school challenges, friendship struggles, and big emotions—and discover their inner strength along the way.

In this vividly realized city of musical instruments Drum feels like an outcast because he alone, among all his family and neighbors, can’t play a melody. He adores his violin brother, cello father, and piano mother but feels he has nothing to offer to their music. When the Saxophone brothers ask him to play, Drum discovers he can claim his own sound and confidently contributes to the songs shared by all. This story of bravery and identity, infused with Latin rhythms and joy, bursts with exuberance.

Once there was a tiny lamp. It stood in a dark village where nights were long and quiet. The lamp glowed softly, even though it was smaller than all the others. People passed by without thinking much of it. Days went by… and the little lamp wondered if it truly mattered. But one night, strong winds began to blow. The bigger lights went out, one by one. And the tiny lamp… was still shining. Something was about to change.

Discover what it means to be diagnosed autistic and ADHD through this joyful rhyming children's book.

Laurie Morrison’s Keeping Pace is a poignant middle-grade novel about friends-turned-rivals training for a half-marathon—and rethinking what it means to win and what they mean to each other. Grace has been working for years to beat her former friend Jonah Perkins’s GPA so she can be named...

A clever, funny mystery from author Laurie Morrison, about soccer teammates trying to solve the disappearance of their beloved team captain—and facing a few secrets of their own. Why did Ella leave? Eighth Graders Sadie and Pug don’t have anything in common except for their love of soccer...

A heartfelt novel about a neurodivergent girl that challenges us to reexamine what makes someone “gifted,” perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and Frindle. Ruby Emmerson has always felt like the “dumb” twin. Struggling with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, she feels out of place at...

A girl gains new perspective, skills, and friends while dealing with an unexpected challenge in this witty parable offering reassurance that while disruptions big and small are part of life, so is learning to work through them and growing in the process. For fans of What Do You Do with a Problem?...

Sometimes the quietest feelings have the loudest stories to tell. In My Whisper Wants to Shout, children are gently guided through the experience of holding in big emotions and learning how to safely express them. Through a soft, nurturing story, this ShineSmart™ Emotional Learning book helps children understand that their feelings matter—even the ones they struggle to say out loud. This story supports emotional awareness, self-expression, and inner safety, offering a calm and comforting space for children to recognize and release what’s inside.

My Shout Wants to Whisper is a gentle and empowering ShineSmart™ Emotional Learning Story that helps children understand what to do when their big feelings feel too loud. Through a relatable and heart-centered journey, young listeners are introduced to the idea that their “shout” — the part of them that feels overwhelmed, frustrated, or out of control — is not bad, but simply trying to be heard. With warmth and reassurance, this story guides children to discover their inner “whisper” — the calm, steady voice within that helps them pause, breathe, and choose a different way to respond.

Some feelings can be confusing—especially when we think we might like someone. In this gentle and heartfelt story, Jordan begins to notice new emotions and wonders what they mean.

Ah non ! Pas un exposé oral ! Violine déteste se tenir à l’avant de la classe, devant tous ses camarades, pour devoir réciter un texte qu’elle a appris. Lorsque vient son tour, la jeune fille se fige d’effroi, les mots restent coincés dans sa gorge et son cœur bat la chamade. Les mêmes sensations la prennent d’assaut lorsque le tonnerre gronde, lorsqu’elle voit une araignée, lorsqu’elle a peur dans le noir ou lorsqu’elle craint de tomber dans le vide.

Violine ne cesse d’entendre cette petite voix sournoise dans sa tête, qui la nargue et la rabaisse : « Tu es TOUJOURS nulle ! », « Tu ne réussis JAMAIS rien ! ». À force de l’écouter, la jeune fille finit par croire que ces pensées sont bien réelles. Elle refuse alors de participer aux différentes activités qui lui sont proposées à l’école, évite les nouveaux défis et s’enfuit lorsqu’elle se sent impuissante.

Finn is a gentle little fish who learns that there is more than one way to move through the world. While other fish swim quickly and confidently, Finn discovers that his way of learning is different—and that different doesn’t mean wrong. Through a calming and supportive story, young listeners are reminded that everyone learns at their own pace. With patience, encouragement, and self-trust, Finn finds his own rhythm and begins to shine.

Obsessed with being the prettiest and most popular girl at school, Cleo thinks getting braces is the worst thing that could happen to her. But as more and more things go wrong, Cleo realises she's not just unlucky – she's cursed! Forced to ask a seriously unstylish classmate for help, Cleo is surprised to find herself having fun. Could there be more to life than looking good?

Mama says her little boy is a songbird with a voice bigger than his whole body. But at school, his classmates make fun of the way he walks and the way he talks—which makes him feel like a songbird too shy to sing. With the encouragement of his choir teacher, he embraces his talent, realizing...

Even in outer space there are frenemies. Priscilla Cobb has spent her whole life dreaming of space. The underground scientific labs on the Moon are the stuff of legend. So when an international student research voyage to the Moon is announced, Priscilla trains day in and day out. But as...

Tú eres lo más valioso es una obra de cuentos infantiles que transmite un mensaje profundo y universal: cada niño posee un valor único e irrepetible. A través de relatos sencillos y cálidos, la autora invita a los pequeños lectores a descubrir la importancia de la autoestima, el respeto y la empatía. Con un lenguaje cercano, cada cuento transmite valores como la gratitud, la esperanza y el amor. Más que un libro, es un tesoro para quienes busquen historias que inspiren y fortalezcan el espíritu. Ideal para padres, educadores, psicólogos y profesionales de la salud infantil.