Lucy is a small dog without a home. She had one once, but she remembers it only in her dreams. Eleanor is a little girl who looks forward to feeding the stray dog that appears faithfully beneath her window each day. Eleanor's father is a juggler with stage fright. The overlapping stories of three delightful characters, offering a slightly different perspective each time, come together in a truly original, beautifully illustrated book for dog (and...

"[A] rallying cry for girls to reject limitations others might place on them and their dreams."—starred,The Horn Book Magazine "Once I dreamed I swam / the ocean / and saw everything deep, cool / and was part of the waves. / I swam on by the people / onshore / hollering, / 'A girl like you needs to / stay out of the water / and be dry / like everyone else.'" Empower young readers to embrace their individuality, reject societal limitations, and follow...

Meet Sofia, a little girl who lives a rather ordinary life. But everything changes when her mother, Miranda, marries the king. Overnight, Sofia becomes a princess, moves into the castle, gains a step-brother, a step-sister... and the ability to talk to her new animal friends thanks to a magical amulet! Now, life is anything but ordinary for Sofia the First!

The pony is a dream come true for a little girl. But the dream shatters when he is taken from her. Though time passes as the pony makes the best of his new life in the circus, he never stops hoping to find the little girl. And the girl never stops looking for him.

Navigating friendships, both new and old, can be tricky for everyone. Old friends are great, but so are new ones. However, bringing everyone together isn't always easy. This engaging book explores the idea of having multiple close friends, and how sharing friends may be hard, but also worthwhile. Relatable characters and colorful illustrations help tell this important story of friendship, while meaningful text helps readers learn to successfully deal...

Playing field hockey can help girls grow stronger and more self-confident. However, before they can begin to play the game, they have to understand the game. This volume introduces readers to the basic rules of field hockey and the different levels this exciting sport is played at-from school teams to the Summer Olympics. Fun facts about field hockey and famous women who've played this sport are presented through engaging text and eye-catching features,...

Rugby is an intense, physical sport that men and women alike enjoy playing. As girls learn the history and rules of rugby in this volume, they begin to feel more empowered to get outside and try the sport for themselves. Clear text and fun fact boxes present information about the sport, including ways for girls to continue playing it through adulthood. They also discover the stories of successful female rugby players and teams. Readers learn more...

Everyone feels embarrassed sometimes, but feeling clumsy all the time can be harmful to one's confidence and self-esteem. With the help of this thoughtful story, readers will see how finding a supportive environment can help one feel more comfortable in their own skin. They'll follow along with Carol as she finds her place, and her confidence. Colorful illustrations and concise text guide readers through a relatable storyline that provides important...

It's all too easy to judge people by appearances, but these kinds of judgments can be hurtful and wrong. This engaging volume tells a story that many will be able to relate to of judging someone before you actually get to know them. Colorful illustrations and age-appropriate text help tell this insightful story in a way that is easy for readers of many ages and skill levels to follow along with. Along the way, readers will pick up on valuable tips...