As a child, Elva asks for a violin so that she can make beautiful music but many years pass before her dream can come true.

A cautionary tale in which a little girl must find a way to escape an insatiable flock of pigeons after sharing some bread with one.

This delightful picture book from Ashley Spires, bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while,...

A young boy who finds science hard is worred about an upcoming science fair. However, by doing research, asking friends for help, and not giving up, the boy learns that science can be fun. Now that's smart!

Although she is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain.

Cowgirl A.K. saunters about in her ten-gallon hat and two-quart diaper, insisting she has no time for the potty, until she meets her idol, Wild Wilma Wilkee, who wears underwear.

Lucy, a young bear, starts her day determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her.

All the forest animals know it is impossible to make it through the Impossible Thing, but a small dog named Hugo is determined to try, inspiring hope in his friends.

Maya plans to build the perfect treehouse, but after doing research and selecting the perfect spot, she finds she must recruit helpers to get the job done.

From the moment he is hatched, Gilbert the penguin dreams of flying one day and, despite being discouraged by family members, finally finds a way to do just that.