"Very short for her age, Julia grows into her sense of self while playing a munchkin in a summer regional theater production of The Wizard of Oz"--

"Illustrations and easy-to-read text remind the reader that no matter what happens or how one feels, he or she matters."--

Tired of doing tricks in a circus, a large spotted animal decides he wants to be something different such as a mouse, an elephant, or a giraffe.

"Crabby Crab, unhappy about the way he looks and moves, is surprised to learn that he is loved just the way he is." --

After developing alopecia, Quinn lost her friends along with her hair. Former football player Jake lost his legs and confidence after an accident. The two help each other believe in themselves and the possibility of love.

"his is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another." --

When five-year-old Sulwe's classmates make fun of her dark skin, she tries lightening herself to no avail, but her encounter with a shooting star helps her understand there is beauty in every shade.

Told in rhyme, Thelma the pony wants to be a unicorn--but when her wish comes true she discovers that there is a downside to fame, and realizes that she was happier at home with her friend.

As an eight-year-old genius in the sixth grade, Angeline is not too popular, but she tries to adjust to being different. Nobody understands why Angeline is so smart. She could read the first time she picked up a book, she can play the piano without ever having had a lesson, and she even knows what the weather is going to be. But being smart is causing Angeline nothing but trouble. The mean kids in school call her a freak, her teacher finds her troublesome,...

Dear Girl is a celebration of girls everywhere. It teaches girls to be themselves, to be generous and kind, and to dance like no one is watching. Told from the point of view of a girl's guardian, this book delves into the life lessons we all hope to teach the strong girls in our lives.