self-confidence

"Mark's rainbow cape makes him feel brave enough to be himself and make new friends, but when the cape goes missing, he worries that his confidence will disappear too"--Provided by publisher.

Roxie the pug lives a life of luxury, but after getting accidentally locked outside, she finds her grit and figures out how to get back in, soon dreaming of further adventures with her newly found confidence.

"Jack Rabbit loves being the best at hopping on Rabbit Island, but after his cousin invites him to Big Island, Jack Rabbit, although he is feeling scared, is determined to overcome any challenge and be the best rabbit he can be"--BTCat.

Lucy introduces herself as the longest dog, displaying a gentle sense of humor but great self-confidence despite the fact that being extremely long is not easy.

"Kevin is a koala who clings to his tree, and never comes down to play with the other animals--until one day his tree falls down, and Kevin learns that the ground is not as scary as he believed"--Provided by publisher.

Start a new adventure, whether hiking or trying something new, and allow thoughts to wander.

"Self-esteem" can feel like a buzzword to kids, but they may not understand what it means. Self-esteem is how a person feels about themself. Sometimes, that's good-and sometimes it's not. Self-esteem is constantly under fire in young readers, and this book helps with that. Tips include valuing yourself and people for more than their looks, adopting a growth mindset, and speaking up when you want or need to express a feeling or idea. Each tip is geared for elementary readers and includes actionable changes and age-appropriate examples.

"I know what you're thinking... You're thinking this will be just one more story of the ignored, 'big-boned' girl, who sheds her glasses and a few extra pounds and finally attracts the notice of the most popular guy in school. Except it isn't. Because I'm not unpopular. Not all that ignored. And I love the way I look--just as I am. Then someone puts my name in for Homecoming court. The bigger surprise? People actually vote for me! Now, I'm a 'princess'--whether I like it or not--but the guy I'm paired with isn't exactly Prince Charming. Rhys Castle is the strong, silent type who always wears a frown--he's certainly never smiled at me. I'm 99.9% sure he hates being on Court and being my partner, but surprisingly...he doesn't switch when he gets the chance. Turns out Rhys has a secret--something that makes him run hot and cold throughout the entire three weeks of Homecoming festivities. Whether he's stepping on my feet during dance lessons or gallantly escorting me through the Homecoming parade, I can't get a read on this guy, and for the first time, I feel my confidence wavering. But there's more to Rhys than meets the eye. And the more the spotlight shines on me, I realize there's more to me, too"--Back cover.

Thirteen-year-old Kendall's favorite game is Ooze Escape, but he has never managed to make it to the top level, so when he is invited to participate in an esports tournament, Kendall knows he has to step-up his game and learn some strategy before he embarrasses himself.

Antonia volunteers to play a different role when a new and inexperienced player joins her esports team, but when her new position proves to be more difficult than she expected, she realizes she must learn new strategies or risk letting her team down.