Virtue Focus Bundle: Beyond Self

Jeff Pennant's Field Guide To Raising Happy Parents by Kelli McKinney is a humorous contemporary middle grade novel about learning to see beyond yourself and recognizing the perspectives of others. Jeff doesn't understand why he's always in trouble with his parents, so he decides to conduct a science experiment to learn what makes them happy. Along the way and amid the mishaps, Jeff discovers what true friendship and love in a family are. Oh, and science, and video games, and terror turtles too. Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review, the Readers Favorite Award Finalist 2023, and the Angel Book Award!

Virtue Focus: Beyond Self

Perfect by Kiri Jorgensen is a contemporary mystery filled with cold weather, friendship, and the beauties of nature. When Sal discovers snowflake photography, her pattern-driven mind is hooked. What she doesn't expect is that finding the perfect snowflake will help solve the perfect crime. Learning to see the world from a new perspective, and venture into unknown experiences gives Sal the courage she needs to grow. Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review!

Virtue Focus: Changing Perspective

Year of the Meatball by Angela Calabrese combines a funny contemporary story about friendship with baseball, meatballs, and a trio of llamas. Joey learns to shift his outlook on his circumstances and the people around him and find a solid home run. Winner of the Readers Favorite 5 Star Review!

Virtue Focus: Shifting Your Outlook