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Adapted from the New York Times' acclaimed "Overlooked" column, this collection of ten true stories about dreamers and doers, from scientists to stuntwomen, celebrates larger-than-life heroes who have gone unappreciated--until now! What do a high-flying stuntwoman, a radio astronomer, a music...

That morning, the sun rose early over the mountains, promising a warm morning. Fiona woke up bursting with excitement. Cora, as she had already named her, was arriving today to become the newest member of the family. But how will this meeting change their lives forever? Peek into this heartwarming story about friendship, resilience, and the freedom to love.

Sprout is a tiny tree who dreams of growing tall enough to touch the clouds. Surrounded by towering trees, Sprout feels small—until a gentle wind named Breeze teaches that growth isn’t only about height. Through small acts of kindness—helping a beetle, sheltering a chick, and sharing warmth through the storm—Sprout discovers a deeper kind of strength.

Adding "Yet" to the end of an "I can't" statement encourages resilience and makes difficult things seem possible. Clutz is a very CLUMSY cat! He doesn't like to try new things because he's afraid he'll get hurt. Maybe his motto will help: I don't know how to do this YET, and though it may be tough, I'll try my best to do it right. My best is good enough. Will Clutz learn that it's okay to make mistakes, that there are such things as second chances, and that doing our best is what matters most?

What can Jake learn from his day filled with mistakes? Jake starts his day feeling happy and optimistic. Then the mistakes begin. Every time he tries to do something, he makes a mistake. He misses buttons on his shirt when he gets dressed. He can’t throw the ball as his friends can. He gets the math question wrong. Can Jake find a way to stop making mistakes? Or are his mistakes a good thing?

Join David on his way to discover that a world without failure might would be less thrilling than expected. This whimsical book will show how a world without failure would look like. Will there be refrigerators? What about ipads or supermarkets? This book will highlight how failures are actually a good thing and how important mistakes for successful learning. Something to internalize not only for our small listeners. At the end of the book you will find a whole part with discussion starter questions. So you can dig deeper into the area of mistakes and growth mindset.

Follow Jimmy and his father in a heartwarming and emotional story about finding what it takes to be a real man and the importance of a growth mindset. Get ready to accompany Jimmy on his journey to learn that real men are emotional, caring, and from time to time, scared. His father couldn't be prouder.