A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree that gives to him without thought of return. Includes a CD of author Shel Silverstein reading the story.
young people who triumphed over tragedy and volunteered to make a difference
Waldman, Jackie
2000
Contains profiles of thirty teenagers whose personal misfortunes led them to take action to make a difference in the lives of others who are struggling with illness, tragedy, and other problems.
When a piece of the sun falls into his meadow, a winged dragon helps restore peace among the squabbling creatures who claim it belongs to each of them.
Worried about having left the overly generous Brother Juniper in charge of their chapel when they went out to preach, the other friars are not prepared for what they find upon their return.
Santa Claus, suffering from a cold and other ailments, decides to take a vacation at Christmastime, provoking a surprising response from children around the world.
Simon expects a visit from a king and a royal reward for his hospitality, but when a beggar turns up at his door instead, he learns the satisfaction of giving.
Mean and stingy King Parsimonious does not care about the comfort of his subjects, until he tries to find out why his castle is so cold and makes some interesting discoveries about his household.
Mama Panya has just enough money to buy ingredients for a few pancakes, so when her son Adika invites all their friends to join them, she is sure there will not be enough to go around.
