self-esteem in children

"Elliott Harkness still has lots to learn. After all, not everyone loves superheroes. And when Elliott damages Keystone City's subway system while stopping a pair of dangerous villains, he's suddenly identified as a menace to society! Elliott is scheduled to explain his actions on national television, but before he can defend himself, he's captured by Intergalactic Paladins and brought before a council of aliens who believe Elliott is responsible for the escape of Krule the Conqueror! If Elliott can't prove his innocence, he'll be banished into the 13th Dimension forever! And if that's not frightening enough, Elliott learns his good friend Wind Walker is trapped inside the 13th Dimension, and only Elliott can save him! With his freedom hanging in the balance, will Elliott become the epic hero he's always wanted to be--or will he always be just an Epic Zero?"--Back cover.

"Elliott Harkness is always (kind of) ready to answer the call for justice. That is, until a new law is passed where all Meta heroes are required to surrender themselves to the government. But when the Freedom Force resists and gets captured by the military, Elliott is the Metas' only hope. Elliott visits the White House to get the law reversed and discovers a sinister secret that changes everything"--Back cover.

"All Elliott Harkness wants is to be a superhero. His parents are superheroes. His older sister is a superhero. Heck, even his dog is a superhero. But Elliott has a problem--he's a 'Zero'--which is super-speak for powerless! So, while his family is off fighting crime, Elliott is stuck muddling through middle school. Elliott feels ever-so-ordinary, until a mysterious girl changes everything"--Amazon.com.

"Elliott Harkness is finally legit. He's learned the superhero ropes and even saved the world a few times. But when Elliott makes a major mistake during a do-or-die mission, his confidence is shattered and he decides to hang up his tights . . . for good!"--Provided by publisher.

"Elliott Harkness finally has powers and is a full-fledged member of the Freedom Force, the greatest superhero team on Earth. Elliott should be over the moon, but he quickly realizes that having powers is one thing, controlling them is quite another! So, after yet another botched mission, Elliott finds himself grounded. But Elliott's punishment is short-lived when he's kidnapped by a band of teenage, alien outlaws who believe he's the only one capable of destroying a planet-eating monster that's annihilating worlds. To stop it, Elliott must use the Orb of Oblivion, the most powerful weapon in the universe"--Provided by publisher.

"A picture book about different bodies around the world and why we each love our bodies"--Provided by publisher.

"… builds confidence and security in children by filling them with love, offering grace, and inviting them to find their own way to become who God created them to be"--Back cover.

A child discovers his distinguished heritage through the achievements of Black leaders from sports, entertainment, law and leadership.

"This book is filled with all the things little brown boys love."--.

"Thirty diverse and award-winning authors and illustrators capture frank discussions about racism, identity, and self-esteem"--Provided by publisher.