Spydus Search Results - Self Esteem

Birds of a feather / written by Sita Singh ; illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman.

Despite his friends' support, Mo is sad about being the only white peacock in a colourful jungle until the night of the big dance, when he discovers that being different can feel great.
Author: Singh, Sita, 1972-
Published: New York : Philomel Books, 2021.
Published: ©2021
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - S - Onloan - Due: 06 May 2024 - 010463450

Spreading my wings / written by Nadiya Hussain ; illustrated by Ella Bailey.

A touching story about being proud of who we are and embracing our differences, written by BBC TV star Nadiya Hussain. I am a boy, and this is Rayf, my bird. Rayf is my friend. On his first day of holiday camp, a little boy arrives with his bird best friend perched proudly on his shoulder, but he soon discovers that he is different from everyone else - no one else has a bird. He hides Rayf away to try and fit in but it's hard to pretend to be someone else for long. A beautiful story about finding the confidence to spread your wings and fly as your true self.
Author: Hussain, Nadiya
Published: London : Hodder Children's Books, 2021.
Published: ©2021
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly colour illustrations ; 28 cm.

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Available - 010372127

Tomorrow is a brand-new day / Davina Bell & Allison Colpoys.

Good or bad, the things you do are all a part of being you, of learning how to take your boat on stormy seas and stay afloat.
Author: Bell, Davina
Published: Brunswick, Victoria : Scribble, 2021.
Published: ©2021
30 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - B - Onloan - Due: 30 Apr 2024 - 010564744

Jump! / Andrew Plant.

Stumpy is a Quig, a remarkable little creature living in the soaring towers of an alien city. Quigs are daredevils, acrobats and fearless leapers. But not Stumpy. He is different--he looks different, and he most certainly feels different. Mocked and bullied, Stumpy finally decides to take a leap of faith--but has he jumped too far?
Author: Plant, Andrew
Published: Melbourne, Victoria : Ford Street Publishing, 2020.
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 30 cm.
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Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - P - Onloan - Due: 06 May 2024 - 010361510

You matter / Christian Robinson.

They All Saw a Cat meets The Important Book in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seeing the world from different points of view by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree Christian Robinson. In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored - from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they're feeding. Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected, and that everyone matters.
Author: Robinson, Christian
Published: London : Simon & Schuster Ltd, 2020.
Published: ©2020
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 29 cm

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - R - Onloan - Due: 22 Apr 2024 - 010433569

Rodney / by Kelly Canby.

Rodney is a small turtle with a BIG dream. All he wants is to be larger. Then one day, Rodney's dream comes true - or does it? It's all a matter of perspective!
Author: Canby, Kelly
Published: Fremantle, WA : Fremantle Press, 2019.
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - C - Onloan - Due: 16 May 2024 - 010014546

There's only one you / by Kathryn Heling and Deborah Hembrook ; illustrated by Rosie Butcher.

"You're different from everyone else--and it's awesome! This book celebrates all the things that make you special. From the way you look to the activities you enjoy--there's no wrong way to be yourself. Do you like sports, art, spelling, or math? Do you like more than one? Do you hang out with lots of friends or maybe a few? Whoever you are, it's great being you!"
Author: Heling, Kathryn
Published: New York, N.Y. : Sterling Children's Books, 2019
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Onloan - Due: 02 May 2024 - 009970006
Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Available - 009970013

Not quite Snow White / written by Ashley Franklin ; illustrated by Ebony Glenn.

Tameika is excited to audition for the school's Snow White musical, but when she overhears her classmates say she is too tall, chubby, and brown to play Snow White, she questions whether she is right for the part.
Author: Franklin, Ashley
Published: New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2019.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - F - Available - 010102113

Dracula spectacular / written by Lucy Rowland ; illustrated by Ben Mantle.

A heart-warming tale full of spooks and sparkles. Illustrated with wit and charm, and written in fun rhyming text, this picture book is perfect for reading aloud. Being a vampire is hard when you love all things brightly coloured, covered in glitter and being friendly instead of frightening, so what will Dracula Boy do when his parents suggest he should be 'more vampire'? Dracula Spectacular celebrates the joy of being kind, brave, and most importantly, being proud to be different.
Author: Rowland, Lucy
Published: London : Macmillan Children's Books, 2019.
1 volume of unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - R - Onloan - Due: 26 Apr 2024 - 010149347

Nop / Caroline Magerl.

Nop is a scruffy kind of bear. He sits on a dusty armchair in Oddmint's Dumporeum surrounded by the beaders, knitters, patchers and stitchers who are much too busy to talk to him. So he watches the litter tumble until, armed with a new bow tie, he has an idea that will change his life forever. This story began with a memory of Caroline's school holidays in Sydney. Her father was welding a steel yacht in a boat yard and she wandered off . . . only to discover the local dump, a home for the things people throw out! Many years later, her daughter Jen made a teddy bear out of scraps for her father. It's a very sorry-looking, but endearing creature. Named Roadkill, ten years later it still sits on top of his desk. This story shows the importance of deciding value for yourself and not letting the opinions of others determine how you see yourself or influence how you act. It also illustrates how differently people value things in relation to their context.
Author: Magerl, Caroline
Published: Newtown, N.S.W. : Walker Books Australia, 2019.
1 volume of unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
CBCA short listed book for Picture Book 2020

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - M - Available - 010066149
Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - M - Onloan - Due: 27 Apr 2024 - 010210832

Fantastic you / by Danielle Dufayet ; illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin.

There's one special person you get to spend your whole life with: YOU! Which means there's no one you should take better care of! When you cheer yourself on and cheer yourself up, you make the world a happier place. Life is amazing when you share it with the people you love: family, friends, and always with YOU!
Author: Dufayet, Danielle
Published: Washington, DC : Magination Press, 2019
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - D - Available - 010173724

Girl on wire / Lucy Estela and Elise Hurst. [Paperback] /

Girl on wire is a simple yet brilliantly uplifting allegory of a young girl struggling to build her self-esteem and overcome the anxiety that many children feel as they grow - she walks the tightrope, afraid she will fall, but with the support of those she loves, her toes grip the wire and she walks forward, on her own, with a new confidence.
Author: Estela, Lucy
Published: [North Sydney, N.S.W.] : Puffin / Penguin Random House Australia, 2018.
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 30 cm.
CBCA short listed book for Picture Book 2019
Premiers' Reading Challenge Years 3 and 4

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - E - Onloan - Due: 06 May 2024 - 009809467
Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - E - Available - 010020769
Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - E - Available - 010020776

Stand beautiful / written by Chloe Howard ; illustrated by Deborah Melmon.

Be true to who you are! And stand up for others, that's standing beautiful. Each one of us is different in our own unique way, and it's those differences that make us beautiful. Come along on a whimsical journey as young Chloe and her friends hit the road to spread the news that we're all beautiful and perfect just the way we are. With humor and heart, this book asks readers one very important question. Will YOU stand beautiful too?
Author: Howard, Chloe
Published: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zonderkidz, 2018.
1 volume of unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Available - 009831468
Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - H - Available - 009831451

Pink is for boys / by Robb Pearlman ; illustrated by Eda Kaban.

A celebration of how colors are for everyone depicts characters engaging in their favorite activities.
Author: Pearlman, Robb
Published: New York : Running Press Kids, 2018.
1 volume of unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - P - Available - 009799102

Sugar and snails / by Sarah Tsiang ; art by Sonja Wimmer.

Who says that little girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice? Or that boys are made of frogs and snails and puppy dog tails? What if girls were made of boats and snails and dinosaur tails? And little boys of flowers and swings and bumblebee wings? When the traditional rhyme just doesn't seem to fit the boy and girl visiting their grandpa, he comes up with a list of unusual alternatives. Soon the children are coming up with their own versions that challenge the old stereotypes with a whimsical list of ingredients.
Author: Tsiang, Sarah, 1978-
Published: [Toronto] : Annick Press, 2018
1 volume of unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 24 x 24 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - T - Available - 009765329
Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - T - Onloan - Due: 05 May 2024 - 009765312

I'm fun, too! / Jonathan Fenske.

What happens when a classic, ordinary Lego minifigure meets a crew of extraordinary minifigures, with their elaborate vehicles, colourful clothes, and wild accessories? He thinks he's no fun at all!
Author: Fenske, Jonathan
Published: New York : Scholastic Inc., 2018.
1 volume of unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - F - Onloan - Due: 03 May 2024 - 010034124

Free association : where my mind goes during science class / written by Barbara Esham ; illustrated by Mike Gordon.

Emily, a very creative thinker, finds it difficult to pay attention in science class. Her teacher, Mrs. Freedman, tries to help Emily with her "daydreaming", only to find that Emily's creative thinking skills are quite advanced for a student her age!
Author: Esham, Barbara
Published: Naperville, Illinois : Little Pickle Press, 2013.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
The adventures of everyday geniuses

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - E - Available - 009816113

Molly the mole : a story to help children build self-esteem / Alice Reeves ; illustrated by Phoebe Kirk.

Molly starts to worry when she realises that she doesn't look like her other animal friends, but soon recognises her own unique qualities as she helps out with a series of tasks that no one else can do. With the help of her friends, Molly learns that everyone is special in their own way.
Author: Reeves, Alice, 1976-
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Truth & tails series

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - R - Available - 009802161

My strong mind / Niels Van Hove.

Do you want to teach your children about Confidence, Resilience and a Growth Mindset? With My Strong Mind your children will be introduced to mental strength and learn about techniques to develop their own strong mind. The story is about Kate, a sporty and happy girl who uses her strong mind to tackle her daily challenges with a positive attitude.
Author: Van Hove, Niels
Published: [St Kilda East, Vic.] : Truebridges Media, 2017.
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - V - Onloan - Due: 03 May 2024 - 009799331
Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - V - Onloan - Due: 29 Apr 2024 - 009799348

When I'm feeling nervous / written and illustrated by Trace Moroney.

"Feeling nervous is uncomfortable, but it can mean that you're about to do something really, really brave!". "The Feelings Series are beautifully produced picture books that cover different emotional concepts for young children. Each of the books in this series has been carefully designed to help children better understand their feelings, and in doing so, gain greater autonomy over their lives. Talking about feelings teaches children that it is normal to feel sad, or angry, or scared at times. With greater tolerance of painful feelings, children become free to enjoy their world, to feel secure in their abilities, and to be happy."
Author: Moroney, Tracey
Published: Richmond, Victoria : Five Mile, an imprint of Bonnier Publishing Australia, 2017.
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.
Feelings series
Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - M - Onloan - Due: 30 Apr 2024 - 009597654

I love me [Picture Book] / Sally Morgan ; illustrations by Ambelin Kwaymullina.

A celebration of individuality and joyous self-esteem, in bouncy, rhythmic prose and riotous colour.
Author: Morgan, Sally
Published: North Fremantle, W.A. : Fremantle Press, 2016.
28 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Premiers' Reading Challenge Early Childhood to Year 2

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - M - Available - 009364164
Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - M - Available - 009137195
Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - M - Available - 009137188

You Are Like You / Shona Innes ; [illustrated by] Irisz Agócs.

You are Like You looks at all the different things that make up the very special person that is 'you'. From physical attributes to feelings, thoughts and ideas, this book explores the different aspects of what it means to be a unique individual. Beautifully illustrated picture books exploring personal and social issues faced by children. 'A note to parents and teachers from Shona' offers understanding and guidance.
Author: Innes, Shona
Published: Scoresby, Vic. : Five Mile Press, 2016.
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
A big hug book

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - I - Onloan - Due: 29 Apr 2024 - 009122597

You're here for a reason / Nancy Tillman.

You're here for a reason. If you think you're not I would just say that perhaps you forgot...a piece of the world that is precious and dear would surely be missing if you weren't here. If not for your smile and your laugh and your heart this place we call home would be minus a part. Thank goodness you're here! Thank goodness times two! I just can't imagine a world without you. Not only are we loved, but we also matter. Once again, Nancy Tillman takes a universal truth and makes it accessible for readers young and old, as children and animals interact with acts of kindness.
Author: Tillman, Nancy
Published: New York : Feiwel and Friends, 2015.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - T - Available - 009176743
Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - T - Onloan - Due: 27 Apr 2024 - 008980075

I'm number one / Michael Rosen ; illustrated by Bob Graham.

Author: Rosen, Michael, 1946-
Published: London ; Sydney : Walker, 2009, 2010.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Junior Picture Books - PIC ROS - Onloan - Due: 07 May 2024 - 007060549

The okay book / Todd Parr.

In illustrations and brief text, enumerates a number of different things that are okay, such as "It's okay to be short" and "It's okay to dream big."
Author: Parr, Todd
Published: New York : Little, Brown, 2004
1 volume unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 15 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Board Books - BB P - Onloan - Due: 01 May 2024 - 009582094