"A love bird who doesn't like kisses? Rissy's friends and family wonder if she's sick, confused, or rude. But kisses make Rissy uncomfortable. Can she show everyone there's not one right way to share affection?"--

"Through poetic writing and stunning imagery, Why Are We Afraid? explains the reasons for our fears, making it clear that everyone feels afraid sometimes."--

"After chasing a quick-footed squirrel in the park, a dog finds himself separated from his girl and becomes the first of several lost things. A hair ribbon, a teddy bear, a pencil and a ball also go missing -- will they ever make their way back to their owners? A story about things lost, things found and the karma that brings them together."--

"When Mario asks his mother why we cry, her answer comes in sweet imagery. She speaks of grey storm clouds, locked boxes and a vast ocean. She explains that we cry for many reasons -- sometimes cry because we're sad. Other times we cry because we're lonely. Often we cry because we're frustrated. And through all these emotions, our tears can calm us, heal us and help us grow. Vivid illustrations and lyrical prose combine perfectly in this sensitive,...

"I am beautiful. I am kind. I am loved. In this uplifting picture book, join TikTok sensation Scarlett Gray and Tiania Haneline to repeat exuberant affirmations that empower Scarlett throughout the day. Young readers will discover how they can use their own affirmations to remind them of who they are and what makes them special. Every morning as her mom brushes her hair, Scarlett recites her daily affirmations. Those powerful words travel with her...

When the other eggs in his carton behave badly, the good egg feels like he needs to be perfect.

A moving middle-grade debut for anyone who's ever felt like they don't belong Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be "normal" again... Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with...

"Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters...

Exploring the key social emotional skills needed to navigate complicated feelings, this sweet and touching story follows Katie Honors, a nice kid who isn't able to hold in her feelings about her brother, as she learns an important lesson.

"Have you ever had a grumpy day and not known why? Penguin is having a grumpy day like that. No matter what he does, he just can't shake it! Sometimes the only thing left to do is wash the grumpy day away and start over"--