When his shiny red confetti balloon slips away into the sky, Teddy is crushed. But with Mom’s help, he discovers a surprising way to cope with loss: crafting a “Shrine to Lost Things” in their laundry room out of boxes, an old sheet, and Post-it notes. Soon, the whole family is remembering what they’ve lost – grieving, connecting, and even laughing through tears.

Chasen the Cheetah has a secret: he’s slow. When he is recruited to the school track team, he must find a way to win the race or risk everyone finding out the terrible truth.

Butterflies Belle and Elle are best friends.  Also secret rivals.  When a nectar-finding contest is announced at Butterfly Academy, Belle sees the perfect opportunity to prove she is the better butterfly.  But when disaster strikes, Belle must choose between winning first prize and saving her friend. What does being better really mean in the end?

When Emerson learns he’s getting a shot, he panics—and launches a series of increasingly ridiculous escape plans, from drilling a tunnel to crafting armor out of jackets and floaties. But just as his fear peaks in the doctor’s office, he sees a crying baby... and finds himself offering comfort--and unexpectedly, courage.

Benita Can’t Dance. Every Footstep Gets Harder. “I’m Just Klutzy Like Mamá.” But after one particularly dramatic stumble during Rumba class, Benita lands in the doctor’s office — and on the road to recovery. Told through a complete A–Z (and back again) acrostic, Alphabetter (50 words) weaves a story of confidence-building with bilingual flavor and a touch of humor.

When Suzy and Jack decide their parents’ behavior has gotten out of hand, they do what any responsible kids would do: issue a Parent Report Card. But when Mom and Dad take it to heart, Suzy and Jack discover that giving grades is easier than giving grace.

When Tortoise Tom visits the doctor because he feels hollow and heavy, he’s told to find a purpose. But Tom mishears—and sets off on a days-long quest to find… a porpoise. Oops.  But could he end up finding a purpose along the way?

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When Zoe starts Pre-team swim lessons, she discovers the dreaded “bob”—dunking your head underwater. Terrified, she tries to avoid it with creative excuses, but with her coach’s encouragement and her own vivid imagination, Zoe finds the courage to face her fear.

When Lia learns that her parents are going out and she’ll be staying with a babysitter, she launches into a heartfelt, funny, and sometimes fierce protest: “No no no! I’m not gonna let you go!”  What follows is a tender and imaginative tug-of-war that moves through separation anxiety, emotional regulation, and playful empowerment.