Storms can be scary--even for big, strong bison. But Bryson has a plan--next time it starts thundering, lightning, and rain starts pouring down, he'll tell his friends to be brave, face the storm, and get through! But will it work? Join Bryson the Brave Bison as he shows us how to find the bravery, trust, and leadership we need to face the challenges of life and overcome our fears. --

Penny, a small, frisky puppy who has no trouble jumping over a log, encourages Clover, a large, careful dog, to follow her and take a leap of faith.

"Olivia, an indoor cat, is a fearless explorer until she accidentally finds herself outside, which tests her adventurous sense of self and results in a brave new outlook."

1774. Rob Courtney has spent his whole life in a quiet trading outpost on the east coast of Africa, dreaming of a life of adventure at sea. When his grandfather Jim Courtney dies, and the mysterious Captain Cornish calls into the fort, Rob takes his chance and stows away on Marston's ship as it sails to England. Arriving in London, Rob is seduced by the charms of the big city and soon finds himself desperate and penniless. That is until the navy comes...

From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict--each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together. Includes information on the history of the war.

A young girl with appendicitis recounts her strange and scary trip to the hospital, and the nine times she cried--and a few times when she did not.

Julius and Macy like to play heroes. Julius pretends he's the defender of the forest, while Macy has a quieter strength. When their snack disappears one night, they decide to track down the only one who could have taken it -- the Night Goblin. They both have to be brave in their own ways, and they ultimately discover that the real thief isn't anything like they imagined.

Flamingo is scared of many things, such as spiders, the dark, and getting lost, but his grandfather shows him how to be brave, and Flamingo explains his fears to his friends so they can all be brave together.

Billie is afraid of swimming in the deep end of the big pool, but when her class has swimming lessons, she has to face her fear. Along the way, she finds out that she is not the only one afraid.

"When Kevin and his friends discover a mysterious ladder, everyone wants to know what is at the top, and who gets to find out first"--