A humorous and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a young rapper whose rhymes help bring his community together. Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for this age and afraid to use his voice. Simon prefers to lay low at school and at home, even though he's constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns the class an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears. With some help from an unexpected ally and his neighborhood crew, will Simon gain the confidence to rap his way to an A and prove that one kid can make a difference in his 'hood?

A story of how bravery and supportive friendship conquer fear that is interfering with growth, Waverly Braves the Breeze introduces children to creatures along the equator, Spanish phrases, and concepts of anxiety and friendship. When island breezes arrive, albatross chicks know it’s time to fly away and say, “¡Adiós!” But Waverly isn’t ready to leave the Galápagos. Worry keeps this seabird grounded until Waverly, with the help of her new friends, finds the courage to take off and explore the open ocean for the first time. Set on Española Island in the Galapagos and based on the real-world life cycle of the waved albatross, Waverly Braves the Breeze follows the process of fledgling, where upon turning 6 months albatross must fly and leave home to spend years at sea. With a highly-detailed setting and a host of animals that are true to the place, small readers are invited to learn about an unusual nook in the real world.

Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start.And Wemberly worried even more. If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you.