Our world is a talking world. Effective speaking may be the most important skill your child will learn. The problem is that many of us have become so accustomed to speaking and listening that we take them both for granted. Consequently, many parents assume that their children will somehow learn to talk without any help. We say to ourselves,"I learned to talk by myself, and they will too."The truth of the matter is that learning to talk doesn't always just happen. It is no sudden miracle of good luck. Most children will not need any special attention to learn to talk, while others might...

In this adventure story that children will love, Survivor, a rooster, tells his story to his best friends Carlos, Sarah, and Dorothy of his journey from the stark conditions of a factory farm to the safe environment of a farm sanctuary. Children will appreciate the joy Survivor feels when he is finally free and able to live in the natural world. They will learn about chickens' natural communications skills like nesting, dustbathing, mothering and other traits. Most important, the children learn about compassion and how we help those in need. The author believes that the key to peace among...