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A young boy must come to terms with the moral prejudices of his small town in rural 1950s Ontario when he befriends the daughter of a young widow who moves in next door. Gracie is unlike anyone Luke has ever met - fun, charming, imaginative and full of life. But when the townsfolk discover that her mother's past is less than completely honourable, they set out to isolate both mother and daughter. This striking new novel from Valerie Sherrard explores...

Pip tries to convince her fellow hens, Midge and Dot, to join her for a ride in the farmer's truck, but she is the only one brave enough to climb inside.

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.

When someone steals her friend Sandra the sheep, Mavis, a chicken who's afraid of EVERYTHING, summons up her courage, a tractor, a lasso and a lot of hen-spiration to be the hero the barn needs.

Abandoned by his pack, a baby wolf with a mysterious mark on his deformed paw survives and embarks on a journey that will change the world of the wolves of the Beyond.

On a family vacation a young girl shows bravery by trying new experiences, including surfing, horseback riding, and hiking.

"Dad takes Bluey, Bingo, and Mackenzie to the creek after they grow tired of playing at the playground. But Bluey doesn't like the thorns, or the spiders, or the pointy rocks, or . . . the leeches! She struggles to find the fun. Can Bluey learn to step out of her comfort zone and try new things?"--Amazon.com.

A young boy is frightened by how busy and noisy the city is when he goes there to visit his Nana, but she makes him a fancy red cape that keeps him from being scared as she shows him how wonderful a place it is.

"A nurturing voice reassures the lonely and afraid in difficult times"-- Provided by publisher.

"Each one of us has the power to be exactly who we want to be. This inspiring board book empowers children to look within themselves to find the courage and confidence to be who they are meant to be. From chasing a dream to standing up for themselves, young readers learn that there are many ways to be brave."-- Provided by Amazon.com.