Axle Annie

Reach for this book when your child is facing a 'mountain' of their own, whether that is a difficult school subject or a peer who seems determined to see them fail. This delightful story follows Annie, a school bus driver with a legendary positive attitude and a secret technique for climbing the steepest, snowiest hills in town. While the plot centers on a snowy commute, the heart of the story explores how resilience and a cheerful spirit can neutralize the negativity of others. Appropriate for children ages 4 to 8, this book provides a wonderful opening to discuss how we react when someone is unkind or jealous. Annie doesn't fight her rivals with anger; she simply keeps doing her job with excellence. It is an empowering choice for children who need to see that their inner strength and 'grit' are more powerful than any obstacle or prank.