Last year, Jett and his mother had moved to a new town for a fresh start after his father went to jail. But Jett soon learned that fresh starts aren't all they're cracked up to be. When he befriended a boy with a difficult home life, Jett found himself in a cycle of bad decisions that culminated in the betrayal of a friend - a shameful secret he still hasn't forgiven himself for. Will a summer spent with his unconventional grandmother help Jett find...

A young boy shares a child's-eye view of how family and friends can often be less than perfect, revealing that the secret to life may be more about patience than perfection.

Metaphorical text and evocative imagery combine in a sensitive, lyrical exploration of the reasons behind our tears that compassionately explains that crying is a universal language that is a right practiced by everyone.

Encourages readers to say something using their actions and words to show the importance and power of their voice.

Mr. Happy helps Mr. Miserable to be happy too.

A horde of angry bees and a young boy race around town wreaking havoc on the townspeople.

A hungry little bear gets trapped inside a dumpster and his distraught mama bear can't fish him out. Thankfully, a boy and his mother come to the rescue. Although everyone in this story is scared, they are able to act with courage and compassion--showing readers that it's OK to be scared.

A little boy tells his two dogs about all the things that scare him.

When Penguin is having a grumpy day that he just can't shake, the only thing left to do is wash the day away in the bath and start over.

A young boy tells young readers about the times he’s feeling peaceful, such as playing with a friend or having family dinner, and shares his strategies for coping during the times he doesn’t feel peaceful, like taking deep breaths and imagining his favorite things.