Cantering Toward Courage

Leo is feeling lonely as the summer comes to an end before 5th grade. Frankie, his best friend and brother, will be going to a different school this year, and he is already consumed with activities at his new middle school. He and Frankie have leaned on each other a lot the last few years, and Leo can't imagine being apart most of the day. His only relief is his time with his therapy horse, Apple. Compelled to spend more time with Apple, Leo enters an adaptive horse competition. Will this experience help him to find the strength to move forward and embrace new opportunities?



This book showcases diversity in positive ways with characters that span various cultures, ethnicities, family situations, physical challenges and more. Readers of all backgrounds will see themselves in these pages while learning to value the diversity within their own community and being exposed to differences from around the world.



About the Limitless Series
The Limitless Series for ages 9-14 offers ways for our pre-teen youth to practice mental health resiliency. Each book follows one of the 16 MVP Kids as they manage psycho-social issues through the lens of sport. Utilizing the SEL knowledge from earlier series our 16 kids model for our readers how to develop and practice skills that encourage positive mental health and wellness. Coaches Corner provides guided questions for the reader to make deeper connections between themes and decision making. Themes include risk taking, goal setting, being injured, overcoming a mistake, perseverance, identity formation, growth mindset, moving past failures and more. Follow our MVP Kids as they learn how to practice mental health resiliency through sport.



About MVP Kids
Families with a diverse range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds drive the inspiration for child education and social emotional learning. MVP Kids enables real-world kids to address the challenges in their lives through story-based character lessons where the kids interact at school, in social situations, and in their communities. Each MVP Kids book includes extensive coaching information for parents and educators that promotes character education, wise decision-making skills, and social and emotional learning.