"I hear lots of good thoughts, but think a bit longer. If you work together, can you make the tree stronger?"
It's time to decorate the class Christmas tree, but the thin bundle of branches isn't exactly what the kids had in mind. Mr. McBoom encourages each student to add his or her own special touch, and together they create the perfect tree.
Through storytelling, Baxter's Corner^(R) pursues its mission to inspire young children to develop positive social skills that affect behavior choices. Each book features fun filled pages that Go Beyond the reading with a series of questions and learning activities that focus on an important point for your young listener or reader, including:

• "What do you think" questions
• Fun facts about the featured animals
• Social skill activities
• "Stop and think" situations that show the effects of choices we make

"Parents and educators share responsibility to engender in children empathy and a sense of responsibility. The children's books from Baxter's Corner help adults teach these essential skills through delightful stories.
As an educator for 40 years, I appreciate the Go Beyond feature at the end of each story. With the activities in this section, parents, grandparents and educators can turn story time into opportunities for lessons about the impact of the choices we make."
Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ
Independent School Administrator Miami, Florida