"Polly the parrot has a big problem--she has nowhere to sleep on the pirate ship. The next day, it's her turn as lookout, but she falls asleep on the job, which almost destroys the ship! Luckily, thanks to the pirates on board, they treat her with kindness and understanding instead of anger. This book is filled with colorful illustrations and manageable text to help readers follow the whimsical storyline. Readers will learn about the virtue of kindness...

"The pirates aboard the Golden Duck have forgotten their manners. Without "please," "thank you," and basic courtesy, the captain is at his wit's end. An enemy attack brings the pirates together and makes them realize the importance of politeness towards each other. The story is brought to life through colorful illustrations that will spark the imagination of young readers. This book is an enjoyable read that will help readers recognize how and why...

"The pirates on the Golden Duck are having a bout of bad luck. Then, Sam finds a bag of gold coins. At first, he wants to use all of it for himself, but instead decides to share the wealth and buy his friends what they need. Readers will love following this relatable character as he learns about the importance of sharing. This colorful book catches readers' attention with its whimsical illustrations and storyline, while imparting an important lesson...

After an incident regarding a crossing guard and a bottle of Martini Rosso (and his delinquent friends), 17-year-old worrier Ben Fletcher must develop his sense of social alignment, take up a hobby, and do some community service to avoid any further problems. He takes a knitting clsss (it was that or his father's mechanic class) with the impression that it's taught by the hot teacher all the boys like. Turns out, it's not. Perfect. Regardless, he...