Surprises appear in unexpected places—in the school van, at the produce market, and even in a boot! Read how Sara could have avoided here unpleasant surprise, and share the pleasure of Debra's double surprise. This collection of twenty-three stories for young readers does not have a surprise in every story, but each illustrates a practical lesson in everyday life.

Contents

• 1. Surprise in a Boot
• 2. Jason Needs Help
• 3. Jane Understands
• 4. The Peacemaking Way
• 5. The Tastes Is Bad
• 6. A Walk in the Dark
• 7. Alvin Watches Himself
• 8. The Spoiled Eggs
• 9. Anita Helps Aunt Karen
• 10. What Mother Overheard
• 11. Dog Problems
• 12. Money on the Floor
• 13. Michael's Chocolate Bar
• 14. Doris's Surprise
• 15. Learning to Please Others
• 16. God's Little Things
• 17. A Friend Visits at Night
• 18. A Stop at the Firehouse
• 19. "I Can't Wait"
• 20. The Gift of Love
• 21. Marci and the Snowstorm
• 22. Plenty of Potatoes
• 23. At Neighbor Tom's House