Bibsy Cross loves her bike, her best friend Natia, her cat, her family, and the library. When the library holds a bike-a-thon fundraiser to buy more books, Bibsy is ready to pedal hard.
At first, the plan seems easy-peasy, regular-pegular: ride her bike, collect donations, and win. But the more Bibsy focuses on coming in first, the more she has to wonder whether she is racing for the right reason.
This cheerful chapter book follows an energetic eight-year-old through a school-and-community story full of big feelings, good intentions, and everyday humor. With biking, libraries, friendship, and a character who is wonderfully herself, Bibsy’s adventure is a lively choice for newly confident readers.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 Pages
Bibsy Cross likes helping. She likes school. She likes her best friend Natia, her cat, and most things that are easy-peasy, regular-pegular. But a class terrarium project turns out to be anything but simple.
Bibsy and her group are supposed to make a self-sustaining pickle-jar habitat, where plants and tiny creatures can live in balance. When the creepy-crawlies and greenery do not behave exactly as expected, Bibsy’s helpful instincts kick in fast.
The trouble is, helping nature sometimes means slowing down and noticing what is really needed. This warm chapter book blends classroom fun, science curiosity, bugs, friendship, and problem solving in a story that gives young readers plenty to think about without losing Bibsy’s lively spark.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 Pages
Bibsy Cross loves school. She loves her family, her cat, her best friend Natia, and her science fair project. Most of all, she loves being Bibsy: curious, talkative, and full of ideas.
But this year, Mrs. Stumper does not seem to love all that Bibsy-ness. She thinks Bibsy talks too much, especially about science. When Bibsy goes a little too far and Mrs. Stumper punishes her by punching a hole in the paper apple on the classroom wall, Bibsy feels rotten inside.
This engaging chapter book introduces a bright, big-hearted eight-year-old facing a tough teacher relationship and a bruised sense of self. With school worries, friendship, family, and science fair excitement, Bibsy’s story is funny, tender, and easy to root for.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 Pages
When a young boy sees a drawing created by his friend, he suddenly realizes that his eyes look different from the other children at school. Feeling unsure, he turns to his loving father for guidance. Through a beautiful conversation, the boy discovers that his eyes are truly extraordinary. They rise to the skies and speak directly to the stars. They shine like warm sunlit rays and hold the brilliant trails of light from all the generations that came before him. He sees that his eyes are exactly like his father's, his grandfather's, and his little brother's. Inspired by the strong men in his family, he begins to recognize his own inner power and visionary strength. This breathtaking story will inspire you to celebrate exactly who you are and cherish the beautiful traits passed down through your family.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Take a close look in the mirror and celebrate the unique features that make you exactly who you are. A young girl looks around her classroom and notices that her eyes are completely different from the big, round eyes of her friends. At first, she feels unsure, but then she looks at the beautiful women in her own family.
She realizes her eyes glow like warm tea and crinkle into cheerful crescent moons, just like her mother, her grandmother, and her little sister. Her eyes are filled with stories of the past and bright hopes for the future.
Experience a joyful journey of self-discovery as this young girl learns to draw incredible strength from her family. This poetic story is a warm celebration of diversity, helping you recognize your own brilliant beauty and find absolute confidence in the features that connect you to the people you love.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed how your eyes are different from your parents? For one young girl, her Asian eyes are a beautiful mystery that connects her to two different worlds. As a transracial adoptee, she knows her family bond is deep and filled with love, even when they do not look exactly alike.
But she also wonders about her birth mother and the culture she came from. Step into a journey of self-discovery where she learns to appreciate both the family that chose her and the roots that shaped her. It is a powerful exploration of how love goes beyond appearances.
You will see how every difference is something to celebrate. Your family might look just like you, or they might look completely different, but the love you share is what makes your family whole and your own story so incredibly beautiful.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
