Character Development

Fill your library shelves with stories that are sure to make a lasting impact on young readers. Use these titles to show students how they can become more flexible thinkers, better communicators, and have a resilient, can-do attitude. Every title has...

This curated collection is designed specifically for that challenging, but exciting, period when students take the big step from elementary to middle school. Whichever side they are on – late elementary or early middle – these books feature...

Young readers learn how to be more giving, more understanding and more resilient! The Without Limits book series offers stories describing everyday examples of how to be kind to others, how to persevere when all you want to do is give up, and how to...

These colorful storybooks are designed to help children ages 5 though 9 build internal skills so they feel more confident in trying new things, advocating for themselves, and changing negative thoughts into positive ones.  Engage young readers with...

This special collection of FIVE books offers students the support, encouragement and skills they need to handle hurtful teasing, social exclusion, bullying, and toxic friendships. Help kids recognize the difference between bullying and teasing, and...

This special collection of FIVE books offers students the support, encouragement, and skills they need to overcome obstacles, face their fears, and believe in themselves.  The set includes: Middle School Misfits: The Stained Glass Tree, a story...

Rhymes, lyrics, mnemonic devices and graphic illustrations made this series a Mom’s Choice Awards Gold winner! Each story is written in an attention-grabbing, comic-book style that tackles an issue that touches every child—bullying, negative...

The Communicate with Confidence book series includes 4 titles that show kids the right way to communicate with others.  These storybooks teach young readers everything from knowing how to be responsible, respectful users of social networking sites...

This fun book series by author and school counselor Ashley Bartley is written for children in grades PreK-5 and teach children self-care, self-control, and self-determination. Each book gives kids strategies to help them grow. Join Diamond, Opal &...

Great Gifts for Growing Minds!  This season, share stories that spark joy, build character, and inspire creativity. Boys Town Press bundles like Little Joys, Happy Hearts, and Color & Create are perfect for parents, educators, and counselors...

The Socially Skilled Kids book series includes 4 titles that help young children, ages 4 to 10, overcome social anxiety, get a good night's sleep, gain confidence and skills to handle playground problems, and to love and celebrate their own unique...

2023 Mom's Choice Award - Gold Medal Winner What do I want to be when I grow up? This is an age-old question that young Bridget and Fidget Widget seek to answer as they join their dad for a family stroll through the village. As they walk, they see all...

Finalist of the 2024 Children's Book International Award (Sports Category) Ezekiel is such a sure-handed receiver, he’s always chosen first when teams are picked for football. He’s even earned the nickname EZ, short for endzone, because he...

"My name is Norman David Edwards, but everybody calls me Noodle. Today at school, I had the worst day ever!" Noodle's really done it this time! What should have been a friendly competition among classmates turns sour after Noodle cheats his way to...

Penny usually feels left out when she tries to hang with the Silver Coin Clique. The other coins, especially Quarter and Half Dollar who are best friends, do everything together and tell Penny she isn't worth much. One day, Penny lands in a pocket with...

Winner of the Counselor's Choice Award (Freddie the Fly Series)Winner of the 2025 Northern Lights Book Award (Freddie the Fly Series)Winner of the 2023 Firebird Book Award Everyone was gathered in the cafeteria for lunch, so Freddie decided it was the...