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Author
Publisher
Zondervan Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"For those struggling to overcome the feeling of never measuring up comes Killing Comparison, a practical and refreshing guide by social media executive, international speaker, and preacher Nona Jones that helps readers reject the lie that they aren't good enough to discover peace and live a free, joyful life"--
"Leave behind the discontent of comparison and discover a free and joyful life. Nearly all of us deal with the struggle of comparison and...
Author
Language
English
Description
In a world that pushes conformity, it can be hard to stop performing for others-- and start living. Hatmaker shows how to go about searching for value from any source other than your own beautiful soul made piece by piece by God, who adores you and is ready to get on with the business of unleashing you into this world. The world is hungry for women who show up and tell the truth, unafraid and free. -- adapted from jacket and Goodreads info
24) You are awesome!
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Let's celebrate you and the endless ways that you are awesome!"--back cover.
Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In The Practice of Groundedness, Brad Stulberg shares a new model for success that defies the "never enough" culture of the twenty-first century. At the heart of this model is groundedness -- a mindset that values presence over productivity, accepts that progress is nonlinear, and prioritizes values over short-term gain. Ultimately, groundedness produces a deep, unwavering sense of self from which true success can be found"--
26) A princess can!
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Merida, Rapunzel, and Tiana prove that they can accomplish anything if they just believe in themselves and try.
27) This is it
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A young dancer finds confidence in herself in this picture book about dance, individuality, and self expression"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
As Martha Beck says in her book, "Integrity is the cure for psychological suffering. Period." In The Way of Integrity, Beck presents a four-stage process that anyone can use to find integrity, and with it, a sense of purpose, emotional healing, and a life free of mental suffering. Much of what plagues us -- people pleasing, staying in stale relationships, negative habits -- all point to what happens when we are out of touch with what truly makes us...
29) Ish
Author
Series
Creatrilogy volume 2
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Ramon loses confidence in his ability to draw, but his sister gives him a new perspective on things.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Young Maya always hears of everyone in her fishing village being scared of "The Beast," the giant wave that crashes into the shoreline every day, and after seeing boys surfing it she is determined to surf it herself, showing everyone the beauty it has to offer.
Author
Publisher
Ballantine
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
From the beloved entertainer, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and motivational tweeter comes a beautifully illustrated book of uplifting quotes adapted from his popular Twitter feed. "Be brave enough to embrace humility. The reward will be confidence." In Be a Work in Progress, John Cena encourages readers to be bold, brave, and open-minded, to embrace discomfort, and to make the most of opportunities. Heartfelt and hopeful, this book is the...
33) To catch a thief
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Eleven-year-old Amelia thinks of herself as devoid of talent, but when the dragonfly staff goes missing seven days before the Dragonfly Day Festical, she takes it upon herself to catch the thief and save her town.
35) Wordy birdy
Author
Series
Wordy Birdy volume 1
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Wordy Birdy loves to talk, but will she ever learn to listen?"--
Author
Series
Roscoe Riley rules volume 5
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Roscoe cannot wait to tap dance in the school talent show until some older boys make fun of him and say that tap dancing is just for girls.
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Bold illustrations and easy-to-read text encourage children who are going out into the world to spread their wings, knowing they have everything they need inside them.
It's time for you to spread your wings and fly. The world can seem like a scary place. But you are ready.
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