Lily's Friends Have Stories Too!
There's a whole world to explore from author Catherine Gibson.




What's Your Something Special? Samantha was special. But sometimes she just wanted to be like the other kids who could run and jump and play. Samantha’s wheelchair didn’t allow her to do any of those things. One day, a mysterious circus magician gave her a pair of sunglasses that helped her see things a different way. In the process, she found it was her heart, not her wheelchair that made her special.
Beautifully illustrated, What’s Your Something Special? shows the power of perseverance and puts children on the road to discovering the unique qualities inside each of us.

Through Sophie's Eyes Sophie was already a strong swimmer and an accomplished dancer when she saw her cousin Gilly in a synchronized swimming performance. She instantly knew that was something she wanted to do. The fact that Sophie was deaf was not going to stand in her way, even though she couldn’t hear the music. Learning the moves was easy. Getting the girls on the team to let her perform with them was another story. How the girls and Sophie handle the situation demonstrates how what appear to be challenges can be overcome.
Filled with rich, full color illustrations and sign language diagrams, the book is as beautiful as it is moving.

Sophie Discovers Synchronized Swimming Sophie was already a strong swimmer and an accomplished dancer when she saw her cousin Gilly in a synchronized swimming performance. She instantly knew that was something she wanted to do. The fact that Sophie was deaf was not going to stand in her way, even though she couldn’t hear the music. Learning the moves was easy. Getting the girls on the team to let her perform with them was another story. How the girls and Sophie handle the situation demonstrates how what appear to be challenges can be overcome.
Filled with rich, full color illustrations and sign language diagrams, the book is as beautiful as it is moving.

Daisy Mae Finds Her Way When friends and classmates Renee & Maria encounter a scrawny stray dog, Maria
sees it as dirty while Renee sees it as needing help and love. Watch what happens
on the playground and at the favorite swimming spot that changes everything.
This multi-layered story delivers messages about bullying, abuse and loving
actions that make a difference and will inspire valuable conversation with
young readers and their families.

Coach Bob & Me High school can be tough, especially when you don’t feel like you’re part of the team. That’s the situation Stefan found himself in and he probably would have stayed there forever. But a wheelchair-bound coach saw more in Stefan than he saw in himself. Coach Bob’s encouragement changed everything for Stefan and the boy learned a valuable lesson that benefits everyone who knows it.
Beautiful full color illustrations enhance this wonderful story of overcoming obstacles and gaining confidence.

Gracie Saves the Day Gracie loves baseball. The meanest girl in school, Penelope Taylor always makes fun of her for liking “boys stuff .” When Gracie’s friend Mary wants them to enter a school dance contest together, Penelope’s teasing gets even worse. What will happen? Can Gracie try something new? What will Penelope do when Mary needs help?