Strega Nona's Harvest is written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, and published by the Penguin Group, New York, NY in 2009.  Another delightful, inspirational story of Strega Nona and her helpers, Big Anthony and Bambolona, sharing their bounty at harvest time.

What Do You Do With A Chance? written by Kobi Yamada, illustrated by Mae Besom, and published by Compendium, Inc. in 2017.
This is an inspirational story for all ages.  Beautifully illustrated with pencil & watercolors creating adorable characters with an encouraging message.  What do you do with a chance?  "You take it because it could lead to something incredible." The possibilities for discussion are endless.  

Strictly No Elephants  is written by Lisa Mantchev, illustrated by Taeew Yoo, and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers in 2015.

This is a delightful story about friendship and never leaving anyone behind.

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon (S.E.L.) is written by Patty Lovell, illustrated by David Catrow, and published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group, in 2001.
   This delightful story emphasizes appreciating our differences, treating others as you want to be treated, and the power of positive thinking.  Self- confidence grows from positive reinforcement from everyone around you!  

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything  is written by Linda Williams, illustrated by Megan Lloyd, and published by HarperCollins Children's Books in 1986.
     This is a Halloween story that will delight youngsters and motivate them to retell it to friends or family members.  Enjoy this Halloween season!

What Should Darla Do? (S.E.L.) is written by Ganit & Adir Levy, illustrated by Doro Kaiser, and published by Elon Books in 2019.
    Darla shows us how to reset a bad day with her super power to choose.  This episode is the second version of eight in this choose your own ending book.  This book promotes limitless discussion and would make a treasured gift.  Also, remember "What Should Danny Do?" (2017) by the same authors, when buying books.

What Should Darla Do? The Power To Choose written by Ganit & Adir Levy, illustrated by Doro Kaiser, and published by Elon Books in 2019.
     This is another 'choose your own ending' book just like "What Should Danny Do?".  Darla demonstrates how her choices can change her days. This episode generates discussion about the power to choose, and how to turn bad days into good days!

What Should Danny Do? The Power To Choose written by Ganit & Adir Levy, illustrated by Mat Sadler, published by Elon Books, in 2017.  
     This episode demonstrates how anger interferes with your ability to make good choices.

What Should Danny Do? The Power To Choose is written by Ganit & Adir Levy, illustrated by Mat Sadler, and published by Elon Books in 2017.
     The power of making good choices is discovered through this 'choose your own ending' book.  There are nine stories included in this book!

The Invisible String is written by Patrice Karst with illustrations by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff, and published by Little, Brown & Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc. in 2018.
     This story helps children understand life's challenges of any magnitude that create fear, anxiety, or loss.