Juvenile Fiction - Social Themes - Values & Virtues

A story about sharing and how important it is to say what you mean. Bear is all set for a perfect day. The sky is blue, there's not a cloud in the sky, and he has all of his most favourite things in the...

A long time ago a wise man named Shaddai built a wonderful village for children to live in. He talked to them and sang for them and told them stories. He gave them everything they needed. And with his own hands Shaddai built a...

Zeek the Octopus can do All The Things: climb trees, plant a garden, even build a secret cave hideaway. But he can't run. At least, not like his friends can. He's an octopus, after all - he's supposed to swim in water, not live...

Before you close your eyes tonight and drift off into sleep, there are some things that you should know - some thoughts for you to keep ... With its gentle lullaby-like text and warm, comforting art, Before You Close Your Eyes encourages children to...

Frank follows the motto, "Honesty is the best policy." He tells the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Frank never lies to his schoolmates, he always tells the truth to adults, and he's always honest with police officers. The balancing act...

Bennett's roof is the favorite place for lots of animals, who all claim it as theirs. But what happens when it gets so crowded, there's not even enough room for a flea? Will the animals continue fighting over it or will they learn to...

Bess Stovall is famous for being famous. "When it comes to Wemmicks, she's the best," they say. Who wouldn't want to join her Wonderful Wemmicks Club? The catch is this: only Wemmicks made of maple can join-the best wood from the best forest.But Punchinello...

From Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts comes an empowering story about friendship, the power of teamwork, and achieving goals together. Jalen is so excited for the new school year because this is the year he'll finally get to try out for the football team!...

In this encouraging, reassuring picture book, National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins invokes the Indian custom of namaste, meaning "I bow to you," to show how little hands are capable of great love. What's between your handswhen you namaste the world? Maya is only...

When a new kid moves to town, a beautiful friendship filled with wonder and imagination blooms in this lushly illustrated, inventive, and empathetic picture book.Between strangers and friends..."Hello."Lean into the in-between moments in this poetic picture book that celebrates all the small steps in...

Bruce, a bear bully, never picks on anyone his own size until he is diminished in more ways than one by a small but very independent witch.Author: Bill PeetPublisher: Clarion BooksPublished: 10/25/1982Pages: 38Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.50h x 8.20w x 0.40dISBN: 9780395329221Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated...

A child reflects on the meaning of being Black in this moving and powerful anthem about a people, a culture, a history, and a legacy that lives on.Red is a rainbow color.Green sits next to blue.Yellow, orange, violet, indigo, They are rainbow colors, too,...

Bo's excited to help Pop-Pop bake a cake for the annual Juneteenth celebration. But what happens when his baking skills lead to disaster? Can Bo cook up a new idea in time for the picnic?Author: Elliott SmithPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2025Pages: 32Binding Type: Library...

Two boats at sea, struck by a storm, are impacted very differently -- a tale about economic inequality and climate change, patterned on a classic poem. Four characters go to sea in two very different boats for two very different reasons -- Boogy and...

Learning the importance of kindness is as easy as A-B-C and 1-2-3 with this sweet collection of board books, which foster social emotional development. This bestselling board book series is available in a four-book boxed set--perfect for holiday gifts, birthdays, and baby showers. Learn...

Teaches responsibility and respect for people and things. A hilarious, rhyming, read aloud book that's perfect for the first or any day of school.The classroom books have had enough!Books can be super magical, each page, full of wonder and joy.Books can be great for...

Some stories are too important to be forgotten. During the Great Depression, families living deep in the Appalachian mountains had little access to books. But a group of determined women changed that. They rode horses and mules over steep mountain trails, carrying saddlebags full...

To the Children: Do you know that you have an incredible superpower that s always with you? You don t have to try really hard to get it or to keep it. It s free and easy and always with you. You can count...

Simple seeds of friendship grow into something extraordinary After World War II there is little left in Katje's town of Olst in Holland. Her family, like most Dutch families, must patch their old worn clothing and go without everyday things like soap and milk....

A USA Today bestseller! Buzzy was a busy bee, a friendly, little honey bee. From Miss USA 2010, Rima Fakih Slaiby, and debut author Theresa AlHayek comes a story about a brave little bee who never gives up. Buzzy Bee is excited to participate...