Ramon loses confidence in his ability to draw, but his sister gives him a new perspective on things.

Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind.

Sassy tries out for a summer dance festival in Washington, D.C., despite the other girls' taunts that she is much too tall.

In clear and accessible language, Robbins describes acting techniques that actors having been using for centuries and explains -- using real-life examples and easy-to-follow exercises -- how each can be used by ordinary people to make difficult everyday situations easier to handle.

"Ethel the cat is surprised when, in the course of her usual day, she unexpectedly turns blue"--

Lauren helps Twilight figure out how to use his unicorn magic to give courage to a pony who is afraid of jumping.

Two alligators challenge each other and themselves as they compete in a race.

Mr. Fish recalls how, on his very first day of school, he anxiously went to one classroom after another watching students do things he could not, until Miss Hewitt showed him to the room that was right for beginners.

Work is such a crucial part of our life, and yet we often struggle with-and feel overwhelmed by-the numerous challenges it presents us. Whether it's job insecurity, making peace with or leaving an unfulfilling job, or dealing with office conflicts, we often experience fear and a sense of groundlessness just at a time when we want to be our most creative and resilient. Drawing on Buddhist philosophy, Michael Carroll, a longtime human-resources executive,...

Once upon a time, mean girls primarily existed in high school, while elementary school-aged girls spent hours at play and enjoyed friendships without much drama. But in this fast-paced world in which young girls are exposed to negative behaviors on TV and social media from the moment they enter school, they are also becoming caught up in social hierarchies much earlier. No More Mean Girls is a guide for parents to help their young daughters navigate...