Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Smile, a refreshingly honest middle-grade debut novel about toxic sibling rivalry, socioeconomic disparity, and dental drama Max Plink’s life is complicated. Her parents aren’t getting along. The school bullies are relentless—and her own sister is the cruelest of them. Worst of all, her mouth is a mess. With a mismatched puzzle of a jaw, Max has a Class II malocclusion, otherwise known as a severe overbite. She already has braces, which means she lives on Advil and soft foods after each orthodontist appointment. But now Max has to wear painful (and totally awkward) orthodontic headgear nicknamed “the jawbreaker.” Could things get any worse? Yes. The journalism competition Max wants to enter has a video component. But being on camera means showing her face not just to her junior high classmates, but possibly the whole city. Going viral is the last thing Max needs, but winning this competition is what she wants most. Turns out, following her dreams is complicated, too. Inspired by Christina Wyman’s own experience with a Class II malocclusion, Jawbreaker is a humorous, heartfelt, and refreshingly relatable story.

Max Plink’s life is complicated. Her parents aren’t getting along. The school bullies are relentless—and her own sister is the cruelest of them. Worst of all, her mouth is a mess. With a mismatched puzzle of a jaw, Max has a Class II malocclusion, otherwise known as a severe overbite. She already has braces, which means she lives on Advil and soft foods after each orthodontist appointment. But now Max has to wear painful (and totally awkward) orthodontic headgear nicknamed “the jawbreaker.” Could things get any worse? Yes. The journalism competition Max wants to enter has a video component. But being on camera means showing her face not just to her junior high classmates, but possibly the whole city. Going viral is the last thing Max needs, but winning this competition is what she wants most. Turns out, following her dreams is complicated, too.

See below for English description. Tout le monde peut tomber. Ce qui compte, c'est de se relever! Nous avons tous peur de temps à autre, et nous doutons de nos capacités...mais dans ces moments, il suffit de trouver notre force intérieure et de croire en soi! Nous sommes plus braves que nous ne le croyons. Nous sommes courageux. Susan Verde et Peter H. Reynolds, duo à succès classé au palmarès du New York Times, nous proposent un livre pour enfants inspirant sur le courage, la persévérance et le pouvoir de la pensée positive. À l'aide des postures de yoga et des techniques de respiration qui se trouvent à la fin de l'ouvrage, les enfants apprendront à avoir conscience de leurs peurs et à prendre de la distance par rapport à celles-ci. Everybody falls down sometimes, but what's important is getting back up! We all get afraid or doubt our abilities from time to time but finding our inner strength and believing in ourselves is key! We are braver than we realize. We are courage. The #1 New York Times bestselling team Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds bring us an inspiring children's book about courage, perseverance, and the power of positive thinking. Accompanied by yoga poses and breathing techniques in the backmatter, kids will learn how to cultivate an awareness of their fears and create distance from them.

See below for English description. Parfois, nous dissimulons qui nous sommes vraiment pour nous conformer à ce que nous croyons devoir être dans le monde. D'autres fois, nous nous comparons aux autres et nous avons l'impression de ne pas être à notre place. Mais c'est lorsque nous réalisons que nous méritons d'être célébrés et que nous vivons fièrement notre véritable identité que nous arrivons à laisser notre empreinte unique sur le monde... et à partager notre joie! Célébrez l'individualité et l'authenticité dans ce livre de la même collection que Je suis humain et L'amour : Un livre sur la compassion, classés au palmarès du New York Times. Je suis moi rappelle à ceux et celles qui ont déjà eu l'impression d'être trop ou de ne pas être assez que c'est la différence qui rend la vie merveilleuse, et que chacun de nous est important, exactement comme il est. Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in this companion to New York Times bestsellers Je suis humain and L'amour : Un livre sur la compassion! Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don't fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world -- and share our joy! From the New York Times bestselling team behind the Je suis series comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone who's ever felt like too much or not enough, Je suis moi : Un livre sur l'authenticité is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful -- and that each of us matters, just as we are. Original title : I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity

Just Be You will help kids become focused on growth mindset by self-reflection, setting intentions for their lives, and being of service to themselves, their families, and the global community. Designed specifically with kids ages 8-12 in mind and with full-color illustrations throughout, Mallika's book offers mindful exercises to help young people explore and find their voice. Mallika believes that if children learn early on to reflect, to be comfortable with uncertainty, to contribute in a way that's unique to them, and to feel good about the journey, they will lead healthier, more adjusted, and happier lives.

The vivid artwork in this wordless picture book tells the story of a little girl who loves to dance in the rain--no matter what anyone thinks. Laney loves to dance in the pouring rain. One day, she encounters a scowling boy who tries to ruin her fun outside. But with the support of her mom, Laney goes back to what she loves--even after the boy attempts to destroy her beautiful yellow raincoat. When Laney embraces her true self, she brings joy to herself and her neighbors. Laney Dances in the Rain is a wordless picture book that allows young children to use their imagination to tell a story in their own words and their own way. Its empathy-building storyline about being true to oneself supports self-belief and self-expression even in the face of questioning or criticism. A special section for adults offers discussion questions to use in exploring the story with children.

La langue de Nour est tordue, têtue, perdue. Ou plutôt todue, têtue, pèdue, comme le dirait la fillette. Sa langue ne l’écoute pas. Et quand personne ne nous comprend, quand même notre sœur se moque de nous à l’école, il devient plus facile de s’isoler. Avec l’aide de son orthophoniste et de beaucoup de travail, Nour arrivera à améliorer sa prononciation et prendre plus facilement la parole au quotidien. Qui sait, peut-être que sa sœur apprendra aussi à voir ses efforts plutôt que ses difficultés ?

After Laxmi's friend Zoe points out the hairs on her lip, Laxmi is very self-conscious until her East Indian parents help her to accept and celebrate her appearance.

See below for English description. Aujourd'hui, c'est ma première leçon de patin. Je vais voler dans les airs, atterrir sur un pied et tourner si vite que tu ne pourras même pas me voir! Claire est impatiente d'aller sur la glace et de patiner encore et encore! Elle va sauter, bondir et virevolter! Il suffit d'attendre: bientôt, elle passera à la télévision et éblouira le public partout dans le monde. Mais lorsque Claire arrive à la patinoire pour sa toute première leçon, les choses ne se déroulent pas comme elle les avait imaginées. Les débutants portent d'horribles patins bruns. Et qui a envie de s'entraîner à marcher sur place quand on devrait apprendre à sauter et à bondir? BOUM! Wouch-crac. Patience, Claire! Pour apprendre à patiner, il faut apprendre à tomber... et à se relever! Dans ce récit humoristique où les attentes se heurtent à la réalité, Claire découvre que les belles performances requièrent beaucoup d'habileté, et qu'elle devra vivre plusieurs petits échecs et faire preuve de persévérance si elle veut patiner comme une professionnelle. Today's my first ice skating class. I'll fly through the air, land on one foot, and spin so fast you can't see me! Claire can't wait to get out on the ice and skate, skate, skate! She's going to jump, leap, and twirl! Just you wait -- pretty soon she'll be on TV and dazzling audiences everywhere. But when Claire and her mom arrive at the ice centre for Claire's very first skating lesson, it's not everything Claire was dreaming it would be. Beginners wear ugly brown skates, and who wants to practice marching in place when you can get right to it? But not so fast, Claire! One overeager foot on the ice, and... Wibble. Wobble -- BOOM! In this humorous tale of expectation meets reality, Claire discovers beautiful performances require lots of skill, and it's going to take many small failures and perseverance if she wants to skate like a pro. Original title: Wibble Wobble BOOM!

Simone a beaucoup de talent en dessin. Mais elle veut faire des dessins parfaits. Rien de moins. Auprès d’un artiste, elle apprend à faire confiance à son instinct et à regarder d’une nouvelle façon. Ce qui semble raté devient parfois le point de départ vers des possibilités nouvelles...

A tiny tugboat overcomes her fears of a turbulent storm to save a stranded barge in this timeless tale of persistence. When faced with a tough challenge, Little Scoot only tries harder. Sent into a gathering storm to rescue a barge that's run aground, Little Scoot is tempted to turn around. But though she's scared of the squall, she perseveres through thunder, lightning, blustery winds, and swamping waves, reminding herself "Little Scoot never quits!" This triumphant tale is a testimony to the power of determination.

Even the wisest of wolves can have much to learn. Little Wise Wolf spends all his time reading big books and discovering new stars. So, naturally, he’s much too busy to help his neighbors. Then, one day, he’s summoned to the castle to heal the ailing king. It’s a long way, and Little Wise Wolf is unprepared for the arduous journey. Tired and hungry, he begins to doubt how wise he is, as there are many things he doesn’t know about the world. Things his neighbors know all about. But will they help him? The wisest thing of all? Accepting a little help from our friends.

A little yak yearns for BIG things in this rollicking, rhyming picture book that celebrates individuality, unique talents, and the importance of not growing up too fast.