Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Bethany Hamilton learned to surf when she was three years old, and she joined and won many surfing competitions as a child. When she was thirteen, while she was surfing one morning, a shark suddenly attacked her and bit off her left arm. Through hard work, courage, and faith, Bethany persisted and went on to reach her dream of becoming a professional surfer. Along the way, she used her experience to provide inspiration and comfort to surfers and non-surfers...

This board book features a pull-out tab, flaps to lift, wheels to turn and a pop-up at the end.

Ben is upset when a substitute teacher changes his school routine, until a visit from his regular teacher and her new baby reveals that change can be good.

A family of pigs decides that this year they will make their gifts for Christmas rather than buy gifts. But the littlest pig struggles to come up with an idea.

A blizzard might ruin a young girl's seventh birthday--her party is canceled when the electricity goes out. But a series of fun surprises and optimistic attitudes makes this a birthday to remember.

Rhyming text and colorful illustrations show three children sharing the winter activities until spring arrives.

A dog receives an invitation to a cat's birthday party.

A young girl is convinced she does not want to go to camp until her mom enrolls in a camp for mothers only.