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Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
Life in the beehive might seem like it’s all honey and games, but things can get a little sticky for ordinary bees. In this charming story, a young bee faces familiar childhood insecurities: not fitting in, feeling lost, and not knowing who (or how) bees should be. Should he be a green bee, a pink bee, a pig with wings, or a fish that sings? With all these possibilities, it’s no wonder he’s got his wings in a knot!
With a sentiment more adults would do well to follow, author Mark Burrows uses humorous experiences sometimes resulting in embarrassing disasters to encourage youngsters to take a chance in life. From science experiments that go horribly wrong to bike mishaps, sour notes, and timid questions, every day is filled with opportunities for failure—and ultimate growth—that shape a child’s worldview and character.
Celebrate your differences and be the best “you” possible!
Phil is a duck who believes in taking care of himself and others, and most other ducks adore him because of his pride and generosity. However, a group of foul-mouthed fowl called the Rockheads despise him and can’t understand why Phil spends so much time taking care of his colorful crown of feathers. One night they decide to teach him a lesson and do their best to ruin Phil’s self-confidence.
Fourteen-year-old Nick Finazzo lives in a tiny house in Detroit’s lower east side, where he sleeps wedged between one restless brother and another thumb-sucking one. When he is hired as a junior camp counselor at Wa-Tonka, a horseback-riding camp, he jumps at the chance to have his own bunk, ride horses, and make new friends. Once there, Nick encounters even more new experiences than he expected.