wisdom

"When the Little Olympians engage in a series of competitions to develop their strengths, Athena uses strategy and cunning to help her stay in the games"--OCLC.

While on a quest for knowledge, Brida, a young Irish girl, encounters two individuals who teach her about magic; a forest hermit, who helps her to realize the goodness in the world, and a woman who teaches her how to dance and pray to the moon; but while this knowledge soaks in Brida struggles to balance her priorities.

A collection of quotes and wisdom inspired by A.A. Milne's stories about Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods.

"Dr. Seuss dispenses invaluable advice about life in this collection of his most memorable quotes. Featuring ... cherished Seuss art and quotes from such classics as 'The Cat in the Hat,' 'Horton Hatches the Egg,' 'Green Eggs and Ham,' 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!,' 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!,' and many more"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever made a mistake you wish you could wash away? Ezekiel is weighed down with regret, sinking in fear and anger. Ezekiel discovers that through forgiveness and forethought, even mistakes can lay a firm foundation for the future. Learn to understand regret and use the right thought patterns to turn mistakes into wisdom"--Back cover.

"Sola is cursed. (At least, that's what everyone tells her.) It all started the day the Monster came to the island. While others fled, Sola stood before the creature, alone and unafraid. Since then she's been treated like an outcast. Shamed and feared for an event she doesn't understand, Sola sets out to sea looking for answers. In uncharted waters far from home, she discovers that her island isn't alone in the endless ocean--and the Monster isn't the only life to be found there"--Provided by publisher.

"Mia wants a puppy more than anything, but her mom insists that they don't have room. So, Mia and her grandma invite some furry and feathered friends for a visit--Grandma's parrot, Mia's class bunny, a neighbor's cat, even the book club's pet pig. The apartment is overrun! But how will this yowling, squawking, snorting, snuffling chaos help Mia's cause? She plans to convince her mom that there's plenty of room for a pup--at least, once all the other animals are gone! This hilarious twist on the classic Yiddish folktale is a valuable reminder that there is alwats room for one more"--OCLC.

Two clever tailors trick the Emperor by telling him they are sewing him a suit of cloth that only wise men can see when in reality they are sewing air, and it takes a smart little girl to alert everyone to the truth.

Michael K. Kellogg examines the notion that Rome was inferior to the intellectual accomplishments of ancient Greece and offers portraits of individuals that exhibit considerable contributions of the Romans to intellectual history.