Sharing these stories with your children or grandchildren will start conversations about the issues they face as they learn how to make good choices, respect others, and take responsibility for their actions. Through this collection of heartfelt true stories about family ties, helping neighbors, and lasting friendships, children will see how kids their ages have learned valuable lessons from the choices they've made. Most of all, they will realize that they are not alone in dealing with some of the difficult issues in their lives, such as the loss of a loved one, accepting and respecting others, taking responsibility for their actions, coping with fitting in, or learning to make friends. You and your child or grandchild will share special times reading these true personal stories together. They are a wonderful way to start a conversation and impart lessons that will last a lifetime. Book jacket.