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Age: Preschool-1st grade

When Olive is gifted an awkward fitting, unusual hat by Joe, all the other kids laugh at her. When Joe sees Olive stuffing it in the trash can, he walks away hurt. But Olive decides to make an obnoxiously large sign to wear around that proclaims "Olive and Joe are best friends" and she looks "really silly now." Although the message is honest (portraying a friend's well-intentioned gift as ugly) there is no mention of any redeeming qualities of it, just that Olive doesn't like to see Joe being sad. Sometimes we have to sacrifice our image to show our dedication to our friends.

Age: Kindergarten-2nd grade

An imaginative tale about a father that turns into a tree after swallowing some seeds and a family's love for their father, be he tree or man. Irene's wish for her papa to stay home more often is stated once so pay attention (says the woman that didn't)! Although a child's imagination could run with the tale, I was a little weirded out when tree branches started sprouting from his head.

Age: Preschool-1st grade

A concise guide for being a superhero. Kids will love returning to this one.

Age: Preschool-1st grade
Religion: Jewish
Emotions: Being kind

Emotion: Bravery, cooperation

Emotion: Frustration

Age: Preschool-1st grade
Emotion: Honesty

Sweet, simple, and straight-forward presentation of honesty for the younger school-age children.

First Line: "Almost everyone thought the man and the boy were father and son."

Definitely a staple in horror lit that askews overwrought suspense for characterization and a sociological examination of small town life. Sadly, I think Stephenie Meyer and True Blood have ruined vampires for me.