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Feeling different can be tough...especially in a school where some kids think that being different is weird. Surviving gym class without a catastrophe can be even more of a challenge, especially when the class lunches are on the line! Join Aidan as he discovers why being different can be a good thing.

When friends invite Lazy Ninja to some outings, he turns them down and opts to play games and watch TV. He just can’t find the motivation, or simply put, he's stuck in a rut! But then a friend pays him a visit and helps him see what he’s missing out on. Find out what happens in this comedic book about setting goals and finding motivation.

They Call Me Ash is about a little boy fighting the good fight of racism with love and empathy. Even though Ash is a kid, he sees people like his dad and others get hurt and wants to help connect the world. Although discussing race can be heavy, it can be an uplifting conversation. They Call Me Ash is more than a book about race; it's a self-love celebration that will bring a smile to your little one's face.

Narrated by best-selling, award-winning author Sheri Fink, the Little Unicorn lives in an enchanted forest powered by the magic of her inner sparkle. When she begins to doubt herself, the magic within her and her surroundings begins to disappear. She sets off on a journey to save the forest by rediscovering her sparkle, only to find it in the place she least expects. This heartwarming story helps kids realize that we all have an inner sparkle, and we all can create magic when we believe in ourselves.

The first children’s book from multi-genre artist Brontez Purnell, a 2018 winner of the Whiting Award, sweetly portrays a common but rarely narrated childhood experience - having a single parent and taking care of a younger sibling. The Nightlife of Jacuzzi Gaskett recounts 11-year-old Jacuzzi’s evening activities while he cares for his baby brother and waits for mama’s arrival home. He ponders his dad, school, and his future - and when his brother wakes up, Jacuzzi knows just how to get him back to sleep.

JoJo is the son of a king and the joy of a queen. He loves to dance, and he loves to read. He leads his peers through his actions. His parents tell him often that is he a prince, brown and proud. Everyone loves to have JoJo around.

Jack and Johnny are best friends and they both have their hearts set on getting the awesome new Tesla electric bike! The Story of the Kidtrepreneur and the Boy Who Worked More teaches kids, tweens, and teenagers valuable lessons about entrepreneurship, ambition, and friendship, as the two kid entrepreneurs strive for their ultimate goals...a sweet new ride. But which boy’s business model will work better?

Kotumikud are mysterious creatures who visit children in the spring, summer, and autumn when the elves are resting. They help toddlers with their everyday problems, boosting their confidence and encouraging them to follow their dreams. Kotumikud is an amazing book full of adventures, heart-warming life lessons, and fun characters. The story is simple and easy to listen to.

In this audiobook, young girls of color will go on a journey of what it means to be comfortable and discover your inner and outer beauty and why they should embrace the uniqueness of themselves. You will find that its fine to be unique and how empowering it is to be a girl of color and how they can make a difference in this world - if they believed!

Sometimes, some children could be unkind and cruel. Take a look into the world of Sue, a preteen born with vitiligo. With the advice of her cousin London, will Sue have the courage and strength to overcome her fears?

From the best-selling author of The Little Princess comes the next in the brilliant Transformational Super Kids series. These modern-day heroes and heroines tackle modern-day problems with the passion and gusto of warriors. They defeat cruel critics, they slay savage self-esteem demons, and they show people - jealous of their kindness, talent, and beauty - that their biggest superpower is staying true to themselves.

Daisy’s hero is Florence Nightingale, and she hopes to one day become a nurse just like her. But as a girl growing up in the East End of London in 1912, it seems like all her future holds is dropping out of school to work a tough job in a factory for very little money.

Having a pet dragon is so much fun. He can sit, roll over, and play.... He can candle a birthday cake, light a campfire, or so many other cool things.... But what if your dragon is always afraid of doing hard things? What if he gives up easily on anything that’s hard? What if he’s afraid to stand up for his friend just because it’s easier to stay quiet? What if he can’t persevere through anything that’s difficult? What should you do? You train him to do hard things! You show him when things are tough, he needs to be tougher.

Imagine your life is almost perfect. Then, on perhaps the happiest day of your life, everything that you hold dear is suddenly taken from you. You are also cast into an unbearable situation where you are tormented both physically and emotionally. What would you do? Would you be willing to risk everything to escape and find happiness again? What if all of this happened when you were only 13 years old? This is a story of heartbreak, struggle, redemption, love, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Unhappy with who they are, five unlikely friends - a raven, a canary, an owl, a parrot, and a homing pigeon - embark on a treacherous journey to find happiness, eventually discovering strength in togetherness, the value of their own unique talents, and a new sense of self-worth. They end up appreciating each other and their own differences.

Ollie carries his trusty backpack wherever he goes. Soon enough, his backpack starts to fill with worries! Eventually, Ollie begins to feel the weight of his cares. How does young Ollie handle all his woes, from his broken toy to his wilted sunflower? He learns to let them go! Be a part of Ollie’s heartening journey toward discovering what cares to hold onto and which ones to let go!

Luna and the Magic Owl is a book the world urgently needs. This book helps young listeners to see and appreciate not only their own inner beauty but also that of others. Luna Lavendar squirms in her seat when she learns that she has to work with the prettiest girls in class. But when a stuffed owl surprises her with wise advice and a little magic, Luna gains a new perspective about what it means to be and feel lovely.

Weekends are usually glorious times for little Maddie. She usually completes her homework on Fridays after she gets home from school so she has a worry-free weekend full of fun and games. Well, this weekend was very different. Maddie spent the whole weekend writing and studying because of a big exam coming up on Monday, and she was stressing out because she felt she wasn't ready, even after days of endless preparation.

Dark skin, curly hair, freckles, and full lips. Smart, strong, funny, and friendly. Lilly knows that she does not look like her friends, and others have noticed. Through playful, lyrical lines, Lilly speaks up for every child who has been asked "What are you?" in this celebration of self-love and acceptance.

The Purple Grasshopper follows the journey of a quirky grasshopper who struggles with accepting that she is different. She tries to be like the other grasshoppers at first, but quickly learns the power of self-love and that friendship is abundant. Celebrating your uniqueness is not as difficult as it might seem!