Maya has trouble controlling her temper on the softball field, but when she posts some nasty comments on their last opponent, she gets the whole team in trouble--and has to find a way to make up for her mistake, and convince her teammates to help her.
"An . . . artist offers a[n] . . . exploration of human existence from the dawn of history to the present through art and patterns that aim [to] unite readers in their shared motivations [and] challenge each to create new stories for a better future"--BTCat.
When Mai feeds the caged birds at a Buddhist temple in Vietnam, her simple act of kindness starts a chain of thoughtful acts that ultimately comes back to her. Includes author's note explaining the Buddhist concepts of karma and samsara, or the wheel of life.
"A collection of stories from the childhood of Skylar Diggins, a professional basketball player in the WNBA who learned how to excel despite never being the tallest, strongest, or fastest player in middle school"--OCLC.
Rhyming text and illustrations tell the story of children learn how to make positive choices, including being responsible, being confident and being calm.