"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"--

"A bond between an imaginative bear and his best friend is tested when he starts making new friends"--

"The threads on Zlata's beautiful birthday blouse were knotted by her mother's hands. "Red is for love, and black is for sadness," her Papa says. Her mama warns her not to show it off. Ever since the Communists came from Russia to Ukraine, they prohibited the teaching of Ukrainian culture. They've even taken the grain from Zlata's family's fields. But despite the danger, her parents refuse to give up their art, language, or beliefs. As Zlata works...

"Determined to go down the super slide at the community pool, Cool Bean must summon up his courage and face his fears to do something totally cool."--

At private school, Lucas compares his home life with the supposedly perfect lives of the other students.

This accessible behind-the-scenes look at being a scientist takes beginning readers on a research boat to the North Pole where they can discover what type of scientist they want to be.

"When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as...an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too! Among the stars, he twirls. With pride, his chest swells. And his eyes, they glow. Nigel is the most brilliant body in the sky. Butit's Career Week at school, and Nigel can't find the courage to share his dreams. It's easy to whisper them to the moon, but not to his classmates--especially when he already feels out of place"--

"An egg left by a bunny causes comical chaos among a group of animals as they try to come to a consensus on whether it's time to celebrate the holiday--or breakfast"--

"As St. Patrick's Day fast approaches, Green Crayon would like a break since he's still recovering from Christmas, but when his friends try to take over, it soon becomes apparent just how much he's needed"--

Lotti is a shy girl who retreats into a world of books and reading, but eventually learns to make friends with other kids who share her passion, and reconnects with the real world (including her brother). Includes reading recommendations throughout.