Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

A bewitching tale for beginning readers, the perfect early chapter book story for Halloween

Wendy is a little witch who is afraid of her mean, bossy witch sisters--until one special Halloween night when she makes a magical discovery: Wendy's sisters can fly fast, cackle loudly, and cast spells, but Wendy can fly even faster. Can she find a way to out-witch her sisters?

In this I Can Read Level 4 paperback--complete with full-color art and short chapters--Alice Low has adapted her popular story specifically for readers bridging to chapter books.

Ben loves jelly beans, and every week he goes to Jo-Jo's Jelly Bean Shop hoping to guess the riddle that will win him a whole jar full of them. He always knows the answer to the riddle, but he has never won the prize. It's hard to speak out loud in front of so many people, but with a little help from his sister, Ben finally learns to say what he's thinking.

Four friends have to clean the house quickly--before Mom gets home

"A good example of pioneer feminist lore, with girl engine as 'hero.'"--Publishers Weekly. The classic story of optimistic thinking that has delighted generations of children is now available in this easy-to-read adaptation and the first sequel in 50 years.

Young girls and boys can be anything they want to be--regardless of gender--in this empowering and fun Berenstain Bears board book

We'll jump and dig and build and fly
There's nothing that we cannot try.
We can do all these things, you see,
Whether we are he or she

With sturdy pages for little hands and inspiring, simple text, this board book is the perfect gift for toddlers everywhere

What's a guy gotta do to get some freckles? This perennial bestselling favorite from Judy Blume has a fresh new look

More than anything in the world, Andrew Marcus wants freckles. His classmate Nicky has freckles--they cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. But when Andrew asks Nicky where he got them, Nicky just says he was born with them. Some help he is

That's when Sharon offers Andrew her secret freckle juice recipe--for fifty cents, she promises, Andrew can look just like Nicky. His freckleless days are over He rushes home to whip up the concoction....

The mercurial Judy returns - and she's in a mood to take on the world
Get ready for the newest installment in the hilarious Judy Moody series. Rare

Judy Moody did not set out to save the world.
She set out to win a contest. A Band-Aid contest.

It all started with the Crazy-Strip contest - and the dream that she, Judy Moody, might one day see her very own adhesive-bandage design covering the scraped knees of thousands. But when her "Heal the World" motif merits only an honorable mention, Judy Moody realizes it's time to set her sights on something bigger. Class 3T is...

Good moods, bad moods, can't-stand-Jessica-Finch moods. Judy Moody is back with her many hilarious moods.

Fans of JUDY MOODY already know that Judy has a mood for every occasion--and this time Judy is in a jealous mood. Jealous of classmate Jessica Finch, that is, who gets her picture on the front page of the newspaper. When Judy sets off in pursuit of her own fame and happiness, watch out She's so determined, she just might find it, or she might merely become more INFAMOUS than ever. Her latest adventures are sure to put readers in a very Judy Moody mood

"This is a great choice for first-chapter-book readers, especially those already acquainted with Judy."--BOOKLIST

Judy Moody ate one, two, three bowls of cereal. No prize.
She poured four, five, six bowls of cereal. Nothing. Seven.
Out fell the Mystery Prize.

Judy definitely has a mood for every occasion. And now she has a mood ring to prove it The mood ring's Extra Special Powers have put Judy in a predicting mood, and her outrageous predictions have everyone wondering if Judy really is psychic. According to "Madame M" (for Moody), the Toad Pee Club's long-lost mascot...

When a visit to Boston spurs Judy's interest in Revolutionary heroes and heroines, she's soon on a quest for more independence in this hilarious new episode from Megan McDonald and Peter H. Reynolds. Huzzah

She, Judy Moody, would hereby, this day, make the Judy Moody Declaration of Independence. With alien rights and her own Purse of Happiness and everything.

Hear ye Hear ye Everyone knows that Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion, and now a visit to Boston has put our famous third grader in a revolutionary mood. When Judy meets an English girl named Tori at the Tea...

Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one! Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun. But will Fox want to be a tiger forever? Full color.

After a parrot makes fun of Sooki's big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the "saggy baggy" elephant isn't too sure of himself. But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates with a joyful "one-two-three-kick." For over 50 years, parents and children have treasured this tale, with gorgeous art by Gustaf Tenggren, the illustrator of The Poky Little Puppy.

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about being an individual and how to resist bad influences

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book(R) from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother Bear is feeling peer pressure from Too-Tall-Grizzly and his crew, and before you know it, Brother is accepting dangerous dares that they tell him to do. Will Brother remain a follower, or will he learn the importance of thinking for himself? Includes over 50 bonus stickers

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children to appreciate all that their parents do for them

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book(R) from Stan and Jan Berenstain. From swimming and gymnastics to soccer and art, Brother and Sister have very busy schedules. Mama always makes those schedules work, but sometimes it can cause too much pressure. Includes over 50 bonus stickers

This beloved story is a perfect way to teach children about problem-solving and communication

Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book(R) from Stan and Jan Berenstain. There is a bully at school, and the bully is picking on Sister Will she ever be able to stand up for herself? Includes over 50 bonus stickers

When Maria Isable Salazar Lopez enters a new school, her teacher insists on calling her Mary. But Maria Isabel has been named after her Papa's mother and her beloved Puerto Rican grandmother. She just can't see herself as Mary. How can she find the courage to make her teacher understand? A Christopher Award-winning author tells the compelling story of a little girl's decision to stand up for her own identity.

A Lesson about Self Esteem

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything want to try something new. Will Larry, Lunt, and Pa Grape be happy when they try to be someone they're not?

This is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level I and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 2^nd grade.

Soon to be a major motion picture

Ferdinand is the world's most peaceful--and--beloved little bull. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is content to just sit and smell the flowers under his favorite cork tree. Leaf's simple storytelling paired with Lawson's pen-and-ink drawings make The Story of Ferdinand a true classic. Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the book's original publication with this beautiful and affordable 8x8 paperback edition.