A good-natured lion is misunderstood by the rest of the jungle animals because of his loud, growling voice. He pads up to a pool of water one day and, bending to drink, sees his reflection on its surface. He gasps at the fierce creature staring back at him and is too frightened to drink. Just as the lion sees himself in the water, children can see themselves in him. They can use him as an example to learn to deal positively with fears and inhibitions that so often arise from situations they as yet may not understand.
An alien's adventures on Earth, hiding in closets and disguising himself in a bedsheet, demonstrate that familiar objects can be used for more than one purpose.
How can the gang get Portia Porcupine to stop crying? She cries about every little thing? Montgomery Moose has a funny idea. So join the gang and join the fun. The Get Along Gang helps children learn the importance of getting along.
This best-selling combination argument text and thematically organized reader shows students how to analyze all kinds of arguments — not just essays and editorials, but clothes, smartphone apps, ads, and Web site designs — and then how to use what they learn to write their own effective arguments.
