"Nisha Cantor lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband announces a divorce and cuts her off. Nisha is determined to hang onto her glamorous life. But in the meantime, she must scramble to cope--she doesn't even have the shoes she was, until a moment ago, standing in. That's because Sam Kemp--in the bleakest point of her life--has accidentally taken Nisha's gym bag. But Sam hardly has time to worry about a lost gym bag--she's...

Elizabeth Gilbert offers powerful insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits that are needed in order to live the most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the 'strange jewels' that are hidden within each of us.

When Baby Duck is not sure she is ready to get into the pool with the swim team, her grandfather encourages her.

Ava hates wearing glasses. But what if Little Red Riding Hood had worn hers? Or Little Bo-Peep? Or if Humpty Dumpty had worn his? Maybe Ava will see how spectacular her spectacles really are.

Louise is determined to earn straight A's in second grade, but her teacher, Mrs. Pearl, is known for not giving out that special grade.

"To take a walk is to begin a journey. It can be an adventure, or a change to let your thoughts roam and be one with nature. It can be a time for daydreaming and pondering life's many questions. It can be a time to reflect on the past or to stand up for a better future."--

Rhyming text shows the importance of believing in oneself and perseverance to achieve any goals.

Shaw loves to sing and dreams of becoming a star but when he is asked to perform a solo for the mayor he needs the help of his classmates to overcome his nervousness and sing.

Zoe is sure that she can be anything she wants to be, despite a little voice of doubt that points out the problems with her ideas--but first she needs to learn how to read.

When Mrs. Bear and little Sam deliver the cakes they have made for their friends in the neighborhood, Sam carries the cakes all by himself, through the snow and up to the front doors.