This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn't going...

Gilbert seems to be the only one in his class who cannot think of any ideas for an Earth Day project.

A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks.

"It's amost Easter, and there are eggs to paint and baskets to deliver. But can all be done if the Easter Bunny is sick? One little boy thinks so. Join Duncan as he tries to save the day with friendship and creativity"--pg.4 of cover.

Fancy Nancy enjoys raking the leaves in her yard with her family and tries to think of something creative to do with the leaves she collects.

"Hallie and Jaye are both sixth graders at Brookdale Middle School, but they couldn't be more different. Jaye is one of the popular kids who'll do almost anything to maintain her status. Hallie's only friend has moved away, and she couldn't care less what anyone thinks of her. So when the two girls are paired up as partners for a pitch competition held by their Business Education and Entrepreneurship class, it's not exactly a perfect match. After...

Big brother Liam isn't happy when baby Callie is born. She's loud, stinky, and gets lots of attention. But it doesn't take long for Liam to discover that there are things to love about his baby sister. Writing prompts extend learning and encourage creative thinking

Yasmin is excited about her scout trip, but she is nervous about sleeping away from home. To make matters worse, her tent threatens to collapse! Can some quick thinking and creativity convince Yasmin that she's more capable than she thought?

The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his "creative side." As if that's not scary enough, Halloween is just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. When he discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can Greg get his mom off his back by making a movie... and will he become rich and famous...