self-confidence

The story of Peekay, an English boy living in South Africa during World War II who learns about prejudice and slavery through friendship.

Allie, unsure of her abilities as a hitter on the volleyball court, gains confidence and skill after asking her idol, Nikki, to coach her once a week.

Princess Mia, struggling to come to terms with her recent breakup with Michael and prepare for an important speaking engagement at a gala for Domina Rei, finds solace and guidance in the diary of a teenage princess for Genovia, and discovers a secret that may change her country's history forever.

While trying to reconnect with her friend Tom, who has returned to the United States without leaving a forwarding address, eight-year-old Rose inadvertently discovers the identity of her adopted sister Saffy's father.

Jason Green's job at the Whispering Canyon Country Club leads to a love of golf and a new sense of self-confidence.

Gilbert is nervous about portraying George Washington in a school play, in front of the whole class, but he begins to feel even worse when he cannot find his main prop.

Jackie, who has always had trouble in school, begins to develop more self-confidence under the guidance of her fourth-grade teacher and is crushed when Ms. Sugarman is promoted to principal in the middle of the school year.

Lauren would love to be part of the popular crowd at school, and when an attractive new girl seems to befriend her and offers a chance at popularity, Lauren does not recognize how she is being manipulated.

When Mrs. Bear and little Sam deliver the cakes they have made for their friends in the neighborhood, Sam carries the cakes all by himself, through the snow and up to the front doors.

Elmer the elephant and his friends Lion and Tiger help a kangaroo who thinks he can't jump.