Summary: An African American child grows to value her heritage when she dreams of Africa and the village where her grandfather lived.

Summary: Mrs. Bobbin, a dressmaker, falls ill after completing a beautiful ball gown for the duchess. In this story of courage, Irene Bobbin, Mrs. Bobbin’s daughter, braves the snowy, windy elements to deliver the dress on time.

Summary: Courage is a combination of light and serious approaches to an important personal attribute. Waber’s illustrations, like his examples, are humorous, serious, and touching all at once.

Summary: Billy, a Chinese American boy bucks cultural stereotypes and becomes the first Chinese matador. He holds fast to his dream, even when others doubt him.

Summary: A boy befriends and cares for the live turkey his family is supposed to eat for Thanksgiving dinner and they no longer have the heart to slaughter it.

Summary: In simple language, this book chronicles the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. from his birth in 1929, to his role as a respected civil rights leader, to his assassination in 1964.

Summary: Kate Shelley's legendary courage--displayed when she warned oncoming trains of a washed out bridge, and helped mount a rescue for survivors of a train wreck--is chronicled in this dramatic early reader. A simpler, but equally powerful, version of the story told in Kate Shelley: Bound for Legend.

Summary: With help from neighbors, Willie and his family brave the dangers of a fire to save their home.

Summary: A class trip to the museum turns scary for Jim when he and some of his friends become separated from their teacher. Jim musters his courage, faces his fears, and helps reunite teacher and students.

Summary: In this sequel to Mirette on the High Wire, Mirette uses her high wire skills to help free Bellini from a Russian prison, where he is being held for speaking out against the government. Colorful background information here will help children better understand the Russian Revolution.

Summary: In 19th-century Paris, young Mirette helps Bellini, the world-famous high-wire walker, regain the courage to perform. Winner of the Caldecott Medal.

Summary: When a dragon frightens the people of his village, a clever artist named Mi Fei devises a way to outwit the fire-breathing beast. Each page of Sabuda's beautiful and delicate tissue-paper collage work folds out into a vibrant, extended scene.

Summary: When the eerie ‘ghost of Titus Dinworthy’ rises out of Quicksand Bottoms, young William gathers his courage to face this strange phenomenon. He comes out the winner, earning the respect of all.

Summary: From his childhood in Atlanta during the 1930s to the great March on Washington in 1963 to his assassination in 1968, this detailed picture book presents an abbreviated biography of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Crisp watercolors depict key moments in his life and work.

Summary: In this true story, six-year old Ruby is chosen to be the first black girl to attend an all-white elementary school in segregated 1960 New Orleans. With courage and dignity beyond her years, Ruby becomes an example to all Americans.

Summary: To learn to whistle, Peter must be persistent and not give up. This story of determination and perseverance will encourage young children to try and try again to learn something new, a different kind of courage.