Tomorrow I'll be brave
by Jessica Hische

Illustrations by a lettering artist and easy-to-read text reveal a young rabbit's bedtime promise to strive the next day to be adventurous, strong, curious, and more

Swimmy
by Leo Lionni

A small black fish teaches a school of red fish to frighten their enemies by swimming close together

Golden Threads
by Suzanne Del Rizzo

A tale inspired by the Japanese art form of kintsugi follows the experiences of a beloved stuffed fox that is swept from its young owner by a storm and lovingly repaired by a girl who is recovering from an injury before she endeavors to return the toy to its home. Illustrations.

Brave Molly
by Brooke Boynton-Hughes

Trying to avoid the metaphorical monsters that creep into her world and pop out of the shadows, complicating her everyday life, Molly decides to face her fears on a day when the monsters challenge a new friendship, in a wordless tale by the illustrator of Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors. Simultaneous eBook

Emmanuel's dream : the true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah
by Laurie Ann Thompson

Previously depicted in the film Emmanuel's Gift, the inspiring story of a West African youth who pursued an education, helped support his family and became a record-setting cyclist in spite of a disability traces his ongoing achievements as an activist. Illustrated by the award-winning artist of Little Cloud and Lady Wind. Simultaneous eBook.

Ruby Bridges goes to school : my true story
by Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges tells the story of how she helped end racial segregation in the New Orleans public school system when she was in the first grade

Your fantastic elastic brain : stretch it, shape it
by JoAnn M. Deak

Introduces the anatomy and functions of the brain; describes how the the brain is able to stretch and grow; and explains how mistakes are an essential part of learning

Big boys cry
by Jonty Howley

A reimagining of a world where boys are encouraged to express the full range of their emotions depicts a little boy, who after receiving advice to act fearlessly on the first day of school makes important discoveries when the grown men he encounters honestly express their own feelings. A first picture book.

Bad day
by Ruby Roth

When a little boy gets home after a bad day, he puts a paper bag over his head and reflects on what may have caused the way he feels

The thing Lou couldn't do
by Ashley Spires

A fun-filled, shared game of pretending to be fearless pirates is challenged by Lou's friends' suggestion that they use a tall tree as their ship, an idea that is compromised by Lou's fears about climbing up so high. By the award-winning author of Binky the Space Cat.

Brave Irene
by William Steig

Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball

The night fairy
by Laura Amy Schlitz

When Flory the night fairy's wings are accidentally broken and she cannot fly, she has to learn to do everything differently

White bird : A Wonder Story
by R. J Palacio

Tells the story of Julian's Grandmère's childhood as she, a Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II and how the boy she once shunned became her savior and best friend

Inside out & back again
by Thanhha Lai

Through a series of poems, a young girl chronicles the life-changing year of 1975, when she, her mother, and her brothers leave Vietnam and resettle in Alabama

Out of my mind
by Sharon M. Draper

Considered by many to be mentally retarded, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time

Fish in a tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Sixth-grader Ally excels at covering the fact that she cannot read, but at her seventh school in as many years she is challenged to admit she needs help

The boy who harnessed the wind : Young Readers Edition
by William Kamkwamba

Presents a story of how an African teenager built a windmill from scraps to create electricity for his home and his village, improving life for himself and his neighbors

Normal : One Kid's Extraordinary Journey
by Magdalena M. Newman

An uplifting memoir by a boy with Treacher Collins syndrome, the severe craniofacial condition, describes the 67 surgeries he endured before age 15 and his everyday struggles with making friends, moving across the country and participating in childhood activities. 50,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Bounce back : how to be a resilient kid
by Wendy Moss

Presents a guide to bolstering resiliency skills, using quizzes, advice, and strategies to teach readers how to understand emotions, use self-talk, and navigate social conflicts

El Deafo
by Cece Bell

The author recounts in graphic novel format her experiences with hearing loss at a young age, including using a bulky hearing aid, learning how to lip read, and determining her "superpower."

Makoons
by Louise Erdrich

Living with their Ojibwe family on the Great Plains of Dakota Territory in 1866, twin brothers Makoons and Chickadee must learn to become buffalo hunters, but Makoons has a vision that foretells great challenges that his family may not be able to overcome

The awakened family : a revolution in parenting
by Shefali Tsabary

The New York Times best-selling author of The Conscious Parent outlines a transformative plan that explains how parents can raise children to be their best, most authentic selves without harmful competition, challenging popular parenting beliefs while discussing how to minimize anxiety and let go of impossible societal ideals.

Letting go with love and confidence : raising responsible, resilient, self-sufficient teens in the 21st century
by Kenneth R. Ginsburg

A pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine and an award-winning journalist provide this guide for raising and nurturing healthy, well-adjusted modern teens and explain their three-step litmus test that can be applied to everyday decisions to help foster resilience and build confidence. 35,000 first printing.

Raising Resilient Children : Fostering Strength, Hope, and Optimism in Your Child
by Robert Brooks

Two renowned child psychologists draw on a vast body of scientific literature and real-life anecdotes from their own practices to explain why some children are able to overcome overwhelming obstacles while others easily become victims of experience and environment.