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
