Sammy is the smallest kid on the basketball court. But ever since his father held him up to dunk a ball, Sammy felt like he was meant to fly. When the other kids won't pick Sammy for their team, he uses that as motivation to practice his skills and get stronger. Each day, Sammy tries and tries again until one day, he becomes a neighborhood legend.

Jumping into the pond for the first time is very scary for Little duck, but with a little practice, some love from Mom, and help from a friend he gains the confidence to face the challenge.

Young Maya always hears of everyone in her fishing village being scared of "The Beast," the giant wave that crashes into the shoreline every day, and after seeing boys surfing it she is determined to surf it herself, showing everyone the beauty it has to offer.

"The confident Black narrator of this book is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through--as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen, when somebody tells you--and shows you--who they are. There...

Stanley is a shy boy with a secret: he loves to tap dance, but only for his pet mice--so when the principal insists that he try out for the talent show, Stanley has to overcome his shyness and summon the confidence to perform for the school.

Gracie LaRoo, the youngest pig on the Water Sprites synchronized swimming team, is nervous about giving a speech at the Wilbur Academy, the school she used to attend--she loves her sport, but her old coach does not think that it really measures up to swim racing.

Sarah knows that she is the best dancer in her ballet class, and she is eager to show off at the upcoming recital--but when a new move proves unexpectedly difficult and she has to ask for help, her confidence is shaken.

Jenny loves swimming, and her best friend has finally convinced her to join the school swim team--but when she is confronted by a crowd of spectators in competition she freezes up.

In a medieval kingdom, Grayling finds self-confidence when her mother is turned into a tree by evil forces and Grayling must venture into the wilds to reverse the spell.

"Phoebe has never encountered a pirate like Anne Bonny. First, she saves the girl from walking the plank. Then, she helps save Calico Jack's ship. But now, she's in charge of the ship while the captain's away and is giving Phoebe orders. Phoebe feels like she is out of control, but as she works, she gains confidence in her pirate skills. That is if she can keep her cool with Anne Bonny's latest plan to steal back her rubies." --