For a shy girl like Julie, there couldn't be anything worse than the very first day at a brand new school. What if the kids don't like her? What if no one ever talks to her at all? Julie's big sister has some advice—and a plan—that just might help. But will Julie be too scared to even give it a try?

Little souls will cheer for Julie and celebrate her transformation as a terrible day turns into a wonderful one in this tender story...

As an original hardcover, each of these books sold over 150,000 copies. Due to frequent requests, HCI is now re-releasing the stories in one paperback, complete with a Chicken Soup for the Soul look and size. Each offers a lesson on how to make the world a better place. These inspirational stories are sure to put smiles on the faces of children everywhere. In "The Goodness Gorillas," the friends of the Goodness Gorilla Club have lots of great plans!

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Love is a many-splendored thing, a force so powerful that it can cut through time and distance to unite people as if with one heart. Everyone dreams of finding their One True Love, a soul mate with whome to share all of life's ups and down. And whether it's a love that stands the test of time or a love that burns like a candle but only for a little while, once touched by it we are never the same.

Like love itself, these stories can make you...

A self-improvement guide for business professionals, teachers, students, parents, or anyone interested in promoting themselves within today's success-oriented culture shares sixty-four practical or inspiring principles on how to reach desired goals. Get ready to transform yourself for success. Jack Canfield, co-creator of the phenomenal bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, turns to the principles he has studied, taught, and lived for more...

A collection of 101 true stories from real people about realizing the blessings in their lives after they have lived through adversity, whether financial, job-related, health-related, natural disasters, or the death of loved ones. The stories are about their fortitude, their gratitude for the lives they still have, and the silver linings they have found amidst their troubles and challenges.