"A nurturing voice reassures the lonely and afraid in difficult times"-- Provided by publisher.

When 12-year-old Billy Chan finds out his parents are sending him to a language and culture camp in the middle-of-nowhere China, he can't imagine anything worse. He's not expecting to become friends with fellow campers Dylan O'Donnell, Charlotte Bell, and Liu Ling-Fei. And he's definitely not planning to meet any dragons. But when the four kids accidentally open a crack in an ancient mountain, they become involved in an ages-old struggle of good versus...

Max is a cute kitten who dreams of becoming a brave mouse-catcher. So he sets off in search of a mouse, and discovers that bravery perhaps is not so important after all.

Polly is tired of people telling her "that girls do not do that" whenever she tries something, and when she meets Senator Elizabeth Warren she is inspired to be brave and stretch herself, even running for class president in her new school.

"Marisol, who has a big imagination and likes to name inanimate objects, has a tree in her backyard named Peppina...but she's way too scared to climb it. Will Marisol find the courage to climb Peppina? Maybe"-- Provided by publisher.

A retelling of a tale of bravery against seemingly insurmountable odds and a community working together to overcome adversity, reminding us that no challenge is too great, and that even the smallest of us can make a world of difference. Includes the origins of the folktale and facts about hummingbirds.

Penny, a small, frisky puppy who has no trouble jumping over a log, encourages Clover, a large, careful dog, to follow her and take a leap of faith.

Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises.

Esta es la historia de Rico, el mono más valiente del mundo. No teme a los monstruos ni a los lagos profundos, ni a los animales salvajes, ni a los ruidos extraños. Y cuando conoció la oscuridad, esperó con calma hasta que su mejor amigo volvió por él. Rico is a snuggly sock monkey who is born in a noisy factory, put in a box, and driven in the dark to somewhere he's never been. But Rico is never afraid, and his courage is rewarded when he...

Winner of the Children's Africana Best Book Award 2016, this fascinating glimpse into the masquerade culture of West Africa is told from the perspective of a young Nigerian girl who finds the courage to protect the traditions she loves. Full color.