Elizabeth Crary Order a copy Teasing, theft and the need for privacy are just a few of the interpersonal issues you want your children to be able to handle. Each story presents several alternatives for readers to consider.
Every choice leads to a different ending.
The stories also give you an opportunity to ask your children what other solutions they can suggest. It shows how a girl deals with a classmate who just can't keep his hands off her special hat. Each choice leads to a different ending for the story. Kids can decide whether they like this ending or want to go back and try a different way of solving the problem. The emphasis is on choices and on learning to think through each alternative.