Elizabeth Allen

Counsels children about the value of integrity, providing themed activity suggestions while explaining how to discern right from wrong, make positive decisions, keep promises, and stay true to oneself.

"Imagination and motivation are key to young children's happiness and health. Thinking about dreams and goals can help children cope with challenges when they arise and view life through a hopeful lens. With this encouraging book, nurture children's imaginations and help them enjoy taking responsibility for their choices and goals. Back matter includes advice for motivating kids and teaching about goal setting at home, at school, and in childcare....

"... Introduces preschool and primary-age children to ways of thinking and acting that will help them feel good about themselves and their lives, stay on course when things don't go their way, and contribute to other peoples happiness, too."--Amazon.com.

"Help children develop the attitudes and skills of courage and assertiveness in order to make wise choices and work through challenges. Children learn to do what they think is right and be brave, even if it's hard. They learn to distinguish between expectations set by trusted adults and hurtful, wrong, or dangerous things adults or children might pressure them to do. The book also highlights trying new things, taking reasonable risks, and speaking...

"Teaches children how to take care of their bodies and develop self-care habits. Discusses health topics such as diet, exercise, sleep, social activity, and emotional health. Includes back matter for caregivers, educators, and parents."--

Stoney becomes close friends with Kelly, the half-owner of a bistro, upsetting her business partner, who has trouble telling her how he feels about her.

Make love, not war... and tell a lot of jokes! Based on the stage success by Neil Simon (The Odd Couple, The Goodbye Girl), Star Spangled Girl is a boys-meet-girl romantic romp that tosses a bouquet of one-liners at the flower power era. The girl is Sandy Duncan (The Hogan Family). The boys are Tony Roberts (Annie Hall) and Todd Susman (Newhart). She - red, white and blue and funny all over - is an aspiring Olympic swimmer. They are the poison pens...