Once upon a time there were five little girls who shared a dream. They wanted to be ballerinas and dance on stage like their sisters and cousins and friends.
But it would be hard for these girls to make their dream come true. They had cerebral palsy or other physical disabilities, which meant their muscles didn't move the way they wanted them to. Some wore leg braces. Some used wheelchairs and walkers to get around. But these girls were determined. They had a dedicated teacher. Every week they practiced. They worked hard. And one day they were ready. 
Ballerina Dreams is an inspiring true story of love, hope and courage for everyone and anyone who has ever wished (and worked) hard enough to make their dreams come true.
Ballerina Dreams is the winner of the 2008 Bank Street - Flora Stieglitz Award.

Ballerina Dreams: A True Story

Children's Books

Thompson, Lauren

Ferrara, Joann

Biographies

Feiwel & Friends

A long time ago and far away--although it could be here, and it could be now--a boy threw a stone and injured a girl. For as long as anyone could remember, their families had been enemies, and their towns as well, so it was no surprise that something bad had happened. 
Hate had happened. Revenge had happened. And that inspired more hate and more calls for revenge. But this time, a young girl decided to try something different...
Inspired by the original Garden of Forgiveness in Beirut, Lebanon, and the movement that has grown up around it, Lauren Thompson has created a timeless parable for all ages that shows readers a better way to resolve conflicts and emphasizes the importance of moving forward together.

The Forgiveness Garden

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Mouse's First Christmas

scholastic

One spooky night in the fall, Mouse creeps out and hears bats flying 
 Flit! Flit! Flit! 
 and apples dropping 
 Plop! Plop! Plop! 
 and children singing 
 "TRICK OR TREAT!" 
 What could it be?

Mouse's first Halloween

A polar bear cub . . . A nighttime journey . . . A bedtime story of love and wonder. One keen, clear night, a polar bear cub wakes inside her warm den. Something in the moonlit stillness quietly beckons. What is it? The little cub sets out for the snow and sky and sea and ice, and the moon follows. So begins a magical journey through a starlit world filled with love and wonder. Soothing words and luminous pictures make this nighttime tale as comforting as a goodnight kiss.

Polar Bear Night

Animals

Scholastic Press

Early one morning, Mouse follows his sister around the house. She's making something special. It's red and lacy and very pretty. Snip! Snip! Snip! What will it be?

Mouse's first valentine

A polar bear cub explores her artic world and finds something new--a friend. Companion to New York Times Best Illustratedbook /New York Times bestselling book. On a chill, bright morning, a polar bear cub awakes inside her cozy den. She hears the seagulls' far-away calls and clambers out into the day. Suddenly a snowy something tumbles down a little snow hill. She sees a snowy face, snowy paws, and snowy fur. What can it be? Thrilling words and glowing pictures make this morning-time tale of first friendship as satisfying as a warm hug.

Polar Bear Morning

Hope Is an Open Heart

Uplifting text by NYT bestselling author Lauren Thompson, paired with inspiring photographs from around the world, offers a timeless message of hope. We've all had days when hope feels far away, when the world seems cold and dark. Thankfully, comfort can come to us in many ways, as it does in this very special book. Lauren Thompson's luminous text, paired with breathtaking photographs from around the world, provides an uplifting introduction to the meaning of hope. Speaking to people of all ages, across all cultures, these words and images celebrate loving families, caring friends, small kindnesses, and great inner strength. Through this book, we can see hope reach around the world, and feel its power to change us all.

Hope Is An Open Heart

Through conversations with people around the world, the meaning of hope and how it affects lives in different ways is presented in this moving compilation of inspiring words and brilliant photos.

Scholastic. Inc.

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Books by Thompson, Lauren

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Ballerina Dreams: A True Story

The Forgiveness Garden

Mouse's First Christmas

Mouse's first Halloween

Mouse's First Christmas

Polar Bear Night

Mouse's first valentine

Polar Bear Morning

Hope Is An Open Heart

Hope Is an Open Heart