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Author
Publisher
Gecko Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Burt was mentally and physically prepared. He checked everything. Again and again. He hesitated. There was something missing-- Oh yes! Refreshment. Not that Burt tried to retreat, no, no, he has just gone for a banana. Maybe if his friends had not all encouraged him, Burt would not dare. But they shouted BURT! because they believed. And it is then, and only then, that Burt felt ready. And he did it.
62) Star of the week
Author
Publisher
Candlewick
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Excited about being "star of the week" at school, Stanley spends a lot of time choosing and preparing his favorite things to share, but becomes discouraged when his classmates make fun of what he likes.
63) Bunnies on ice
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
c2013.
Language
English
Description
A confident and determined young rabbit demonstrates how to be a champion ice-skater.
64) Willy the wimp
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
c1984.
Language
English
Description
A young chimpanzee, tired of being bullied by the suburban gorilla gang, decides to build up his muscles so he won't be a wimp anymore.
Author
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Fearless sheep Lana Lynn is all set to train her flock's new watchdog, but will a case of mistaken identity derail her efforts and put the sheep in jeopardy? The sheep pasture is in an uproar when they find out a new watchdog is coming to protect the flock, so the intrepid Lana Lynn decides to take training matters into her own hooves. And when a fierce-looking canine emerges from the woods, Lana Lynn jumps right into her efforts. The new "watchdog"...
68) Trini's big leap
Author
Publisher
Penny Candy Books
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Trini is the highest flyer, the strongest gripper, the most spectacular cartwheeler at her after-school club. She easily masters any gymnastic move her teachers show her, and always says, "I can do that." But when she tries to construct buildings out of blocks like her friends do, she discovers that some things don't come as easily for her. Through the encouragement of her friends, Trini learns the value collaboration and trying new things, even when...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Have you ever left a nerve-racking challenge and immediately wished for a do over? Maybe after a job interview, a performance, or a difficult conversation? The very moments that require us to be genuine and commanding can instead cause us to feel phony and powerless. Too often we approach our lives' biggest hurdles with dread, execute them with anxiety, and leave them with regret. By accessing our personal power, we can achieve "presence," the state...
70) QB 1
Author
Language
English
Description
Jake Cullen, fourteen, lives in the shadows of his father and older brother until he becomes the starting quarterback for the high school football team and finally has his chance to shine.
72) This is it
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A young dancer finds confidence in herself in this picture book about dance, individuality, and self expression"--
When a young dancer is nervous about her upcoming auditions, her shadow springs to life and leads her on a joyous exploration of their city. Soon enough, the young girl finds confidence in her skills, her body, and her ability to shine.
75) You are awesome
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"I'm no good at sport ... I can't do maths ... I really struggle with exams ... Sound familiar? If you believe you can't do something, the chances are you won't try. But what if you really could get better at maths, or sport or exams? In fact, what if you could excel at anything you put your mind to? You Are Awesome can help you do just that, inspiring and empowering young readers to find the confidence to realise their potential.
76) You matter
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored--from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they're feeding. Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected, and that everyone matters.
77) The lion inside
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
A little mouse decides to seek lessons in roaring from the mighty lion--who happens to be afraid of mice--and the two become good friends.
78) Sidekicked
Author
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old superhero sidekick-in-training Drew "The Sensationalist" Bean must overcome his not-so-superpowers and become the hero everyone needs when a supervillain, The Dealer, returns to Justicia.
Author
Publisher
Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at "pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here," Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her quest to be popular? The real-life results are painful, funny, and include a wonderful and unexpected...
Author
Publisher
Hachette Audio
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"...a no-nonsense how-to guide to life for young women looking to reframe their thinking, to believe in themselves, to take risks, to understand their power, and to feel better overall through finding serenity and taking action."--
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