Invites the reader to join the adoring fans who watch a preschooler performs such daring stunts as eating broccoli, dressing himself, and going to bed without checking for monsters.

In 1756, during the French and Indian War in upper New York state, ten-year-old Edward is determined to protect his home and family with the ancient, and much too heavy, Spanish gun that his father had given him before leaving home to fight the enemy.

Steam into adventures on the Island of Sodor. James boasts about his bravery, but when a swarm of bees start buzzing around him he wishes that they would leave him alone. See what happens when Bill and Ben have trouble on a turntable. Includes 7 episodes (37 min.).

"A profound rumination on the concept of freedom from the New York Times bestselling author of Tribe"-- Throughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom. The two don't coexist easily. We value individuality and self-reliance, yet are utterly dependent on community for our most basic needs. In this intricately crafted and thought-provoking book, Sebastian Junger examines the tension that lies...

Who will be the next firehouse dog? It's time for the Fire Dog Challenge at the Birdwell Island Fire Department! Clifford's friend Tucker wants to earn his Bravery Badge and become the firehouse dog. But some of the tasks are too scary. What will Tucker do? Can Clifford help his friend overcome his fears and win the Fire Dog Challenge?

With national pride and occasional fear, a brother and sister face the increasingly oppressive occupation of Korea by Japan during World War II, which threatens to suppress Korean culture entirely.

"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."

Upset after being bullied, Thuy, a Vietnamese American, pretends she is different creatures, including an especially strong, wonderful being made up of her two mothers and herself. Includes note about the phoenix and the Sarabha.

When a new gym teacher introduces her gym class to soccer, Yasmin fears it will be as rough as the professional sport but must try to find courage to play goalie.

Filmmaker John Walter artfully captures Meryl Streep groping for, and then seizing the character in her unforgettable portrayal of Mother Courage in Tony Kushner's adaptation of the Bertolt Brecht masterpiece Mother Courage and her children.