Educators: "It is time we stand for something, Lest we fall for anything," as past demands on education have exhibited. This book is intended to offer a perspective of where education is; how it got there and to offer a new Portrait of Education. The contention is to regain the trust of our students and reestablish a relationship with them using the expertise of educators, who have been trained in how we learn, child development and enable them to remove "VIOLENCE" from the schools! Parents, attorneys, doctors, politicians, and other members of a school's community should be involved in their...

Smokie was a real cat and his story is based around his true life.

I hope this book can bring young and old alike an understanding of one of life's greatest pleasures...the company of a cat. For all those past or present owners, I don't have to sell you on the appreciation of cats. For those that have never owned a cat, just read and enjoy. Hopefully this story can help children to accept the loss of any pet more easily without ever having to forget them.