A young girl gets help from her big brother while learning to tie her shoelaces.

"A little boy wishes to join his father's Chinese opera but learns that you must work hard in order to reach your goals. With an author's note at the end"--

Wayne Miller reflects on how he ended up in the locker room of the Minnesota Elk, on the night of his first professional hockey game.

With the encouragement of the other Corner Kids, Alex keeps trying until he is able to swim all the way across the pool.

"Children learn that diligent practice can help you achieve your dreams in this enchanting version of Cinderella. The moral lessons show that Cinderella is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside"--Publisher's description.

"Emma Ren: Robot Engineer is a story that will inspire young readers especially young girls to follow their passion and encourage them to be thinkers, problem solvers, doers, innovators, and inventors. Emma Ren loves building things and is excited to build a battle robot for her class competition, however, her partner Jeremy thinks that girls are not as good at building things. Follow Emma Ren's passion for robot building and her perseverance to create...

To a true princess never gives up.

"Thirteen, the last piglet in a large litter, struggles to fit in with his own family. But, with a little courage and some creative thinking, he shows that you can carve out your own place in the world.

Posey is a show pony who has a big problem. No matter how hard she works, no matter how many times she wins or how much she loves her kids, the problem will always be there. Yet despite her problem, Posey continues to do everything with her whole heart. Posey is a champion through and through, and her story comes with powerful lessons about preserving through change, keeping your heart open, and the enduring power of love.--Publisher.

After the king dies, the queen and her three daughters must leave the castle and work hard to survive. However, when a giant steals from their garden and then kidnaps the daughters, one of the captured princesses must use ingenuity and perseverance to help them escape. Includes special educational sections: Words to know, What do you think?, and About Scotland.