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	The Hermit Crab Carter Goodrich (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Animals New Books Self-Esteem
Request this book from the Library The Hermit Crab is very shy and doesn't want anyone to notice him. When he finds a new "shell" that looks like a superhero, he doesn't realize how the other crabs and fish will react. A trap drops to the sea floor and traps Flounder. Hermit Crab accidentally comes to the rescue...except nobody knows that it is him inside the superhero shell! Hermit Crab leaves the hero shell behind and goes back to his quiet old shell, where he likes it just fine. This is a really funny story that also shows it is okay not to be the center of attention. Librarian review written by Gwen

	Slob Ellen Potter (2009) , 199 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Death and Grieving Families Feelings Friendship New Books Realistic Fiction Self-Esteem
Request this book from the Library Owen is the fattest kid in school. It wasn't always that way, but things have changed for him recently. Owen has a lot to figure out. Luckily, he's got a near genius IQ, and a knack for inventing things, like a receiver that can pick up TV signals from the past. Well, he's working on that. In the meantime, he's got to figure out who is stealing the Oreos from his lunch, why his sister wants to be called Jeremy, and why a scar-faced boy at school seems to REALLY have it in for him. Owen may be scavenging his past (not to mention demolished buildings) to try to fit the pieces of his life back together, but sometimes you need to look to the present moment to really appreciate what you have. Librarian review written by Becker

	Here's How I See It Here's How It Is Heather Henson (2009) , 270 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Families New Books Realistic Fiction Self-Esteem
Request this book from the Library In her mind, Junebug is a famous actress who has her pick of the roles. In reality, she is the gofer, fetching and carrying for her father's small community theater. But Junebug does not really mind. The Blue Moon has always been a place where June felt safe. Their summer theater is her place to shine. Until this summer. There are just too many things going wrong. Her mother doesn't live with them. Her father doesn't spend any time with her. There's a new boy who Junebug is supposed to train. Nothing is how she wants it to be. Finally Junebug can't take it anymore. But when her father has a heart attack, June realizes that how things are is what you get, and soemetimes all you really want. Librarian review written by Lisa

	The North Star Peter H. Reynolds (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: New Books Self-Esteem
Request this book from the Library How do you know which way to go when you feel lost? Many times in life there are lots of choices and the answer may not seem clear. Helping others along the way, the boy in this story learns to follow his own path. This book is very inspiring and fun to read. The pictures are so beautiful I wish I could hang them on my wall as art! This is one of my favorite books of all time. Librarian review written by Tara

	Spoon Amy Krouse Rosenthal (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Families Feelings Humor New Books Self-Esteem
Request this book from the Library Spoon's feeling a little blue. Fork, Knife and Chopsticks all lead more exciting lives than him it seems. He can't twirl spaghetti, spread things, or eat exotic foods. Little does he know that Fork, Knife and Chopsticks all appreciate the things Spoon can do. They will never know how great it is to dive into a bowl of ice cream or cereal. A fun story celebrating the special things each of us can do. Librarian review written by Kristi

	Wink: The Ninja Who Wanted to Be Noticed J.C. Phillipps (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Humor New Books Self-Esteem
Request this book from the Library Wink is in ninja school where he is supposed to learn to be silent and stealthy. No one is supposed to see a ninja - but if no one can see him, how can anyone know what a great ninja Wink can be? Wink loves attention! Every day Wink is sent home from ninja school to his grandmother who tries to cheer him up. She even offers to take him to the circus. Will Wink ever find a way to be a good ninja? This book will satisfy young ninjas everywhere with its funny story and illustrations. Librarian review written by Gwen

	One Kathryn Otoshi (2008) , 32 pages Audience: Preschool Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Behavior / Anger and Conflict Resolution Concept - Colors New Books Self-Esteem
Request this book from the Library Blue is happy to be blue. Sometimes he wishes he was yellow or green, but mainly he's happy to be blue. That is, until Red comes along and starts bullying the other colors, saying they're not good colors. All of the colors feel bad until the number One comes along. He stands up to Red and teaches the other colors to stand up for themselves. Will Blue be able to stand up to Red? This is a story that teaches how to feel good about yourself and respond to bullies. Librarian review written by Gwen

	Julep O'Toole: Confessions of a Middle Child Trudi Trueit (2005) , 165 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Families Friendship Self-Esteem
Request this book from the Library I loved - though I hate reading. It didn't let me put it down. It was like I had my eyes taped open and tied the book to my hand. Now I want to read more from Mrs. Trudi Trueit. I checked out her website it is soooo safe. I even emailed her and she emailed back. I was so happy. Now she is my favorite author. I thank the library for showing that book to me. Kid review written by Jincy, Age 11

	Pebble: A Story of Belonging Susan Milord (2007) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Feelings Friendship Self-Esteem
Request this book from the Library Pebble loved his life filled with views of the ocean and stars shining down upon him, but he was not complete and longed for bigger and better things. Pebble searched high and low and still felt empty inside. A small boy was visiting the shore and he was filled with a sense of wonder and wanted to remember his time with something. He too searched high and low and nothing was quite right until he found Pebble, who was just what he was looking for. Librarian review written by Annie

	Keisha Ann Can! Daniel Kirk (2008) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Back To School New Books Rhyming Books Self-Esteem
Request this book from the Library Keisha Ann, what a student! In school, she can say the pledge, count the days, paint a picture, guess the missing rhyming word, share with her classmates, take turns at recess, sing a song and more. Keisha Ann can learn and work and play and make her dreams come true and do you know who else can? YOU! Librarian review written by Mollie

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