Nabi H. Ali

Presents examples from history where small actions made a significant impact to the world or led to positive change.

Zubi, a happy Bangladeshi girl, is excited about her first day of school, but at breakfast she is puzzled by her mother and older sister worrying about being "too big," and even at school she hears other people criticizing each other's bodies, and she starts to worry that maybe something is wrong with how she looks--until her declaration at dinner that she is on a diet makes her family realize what they have been doing wrong.

While spending time with her Babajoon and Mamanjoon, Miriam begins to notice details about her Babajoon that make her think he could be a pirate, which leads him to share memories with her about his childhood in Iran.

Featuring original illustrations created by diverse artists from around the world, this collection of empowering short stories highlights inspiring acts of courage and kindness shown by Disney princesses and "Frozen" queens.