Encourages every girl to embrace all of the things that make her unique, to be strong and kind, to stand up for herself, and more.

While learning the secret to a good life, a child says thank you for the natural world and for being loved, because a grateful heart is always happy.

It is not always easy to be honest, but it is the right way to be. Readers discover all the ways that honesty needs to play a role in their lives. From the classroom to the backyard, they explore situations where telling the truth matters, with the help of spirited photographs. Being trusted is very important, and this book shows readers what it takes to become a trustworthy person.

Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention.

Hakeem is on good terms with all of the neighbors on his street - playing with the children, and helping the adults.

Mizz Lizzie is the busiest bee in town, and she is determined to win the school spelling contest--but after studying all night she falls asleep during the contest, and when she finally wakes up she realizes that she has to learn to stop and smell the flowers.

After kicking her bowl in frustration, Bad Kitty gets hit in the head with it and wakes up thinking she's a dog.

A beloved and very sleepy little boy resists his mother's efforts to put him to bed.

"Litter Critter loves being first--even if it hurts his family and friends. After several missteps, Little Critter learns that the secret to getting along is treating others the way he wants to be treated--which, in Little Critter's case, means letting someone else be first"--