When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process.

After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds.

Moe is still too little to accomplish certain tasks but he is best at trying.

"Inspired by this classic rhyme, a plucky cow named Cindy Moo sets out to prove that cows really can leap over the moon. The other cows laugh at her, but that doesn't stop Cindy from trying and failing night after night until a trick of nature shows Cindy a way to triumph. As delightfully silly as the original nursery rhyme, this hilarious picture book will have readers of all stripes (and spots) cheering for its determined heroine."

As Little Red travels from the Christmas shop to the North Pole, seeking Santa in hopes she can be his sleigh one day, good advice helps her discover her true purpose.

Lucy, a young bear, starts her day determined to make a new friend but her enthusiasm leads to all sorts of problems until, just as she is about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her.

Because he is such a short mouse, José is never picked to play basketball, but his determination to play well and a lot of practice get him on the team and give him the ability to step in when the star player is injured the day of the playoffs.

This delightful picture book from Ashley Spires, bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while,...

"Sofía Valdez hace todo lo que está a su alcance por su comunidad. Junto a su amoroso abuelo, visita a los ancianos, recoge las hojas y pasea mascotas. Hasta que un día, el abuelo se lastima en un vertedero local. Entonces, Sofía tiene una idea: ila ciudad pude convertir esa montaña de basura en un parque! Reuniendo todo su valor, se dirige a la alcaldía. Pero allí le dicen que no puede construir un parque...iporque es solo una niña! Sin embargo,...

A small girl tells why red is her favorite color.