A young boy goes over to visit friends without calling them first or even planning anything with them. When he arrives, they are not home. He is upset by this fact and when he gets home, he tells his mother that he won't be their friend anymore. She is disappointed in him and explains that in order to have friends, you must be a good friend. "You get what you give in life," is what she tells him. He mends his ways and sees the benefits.

All These Things Added is James Allen's second book, first published in 1903. The British born author was a philosophical writer who paved the way for the self help movement with his spiritual and inspirational writings. All These Things Added contains beautiful hand drawn illustrations to enhance this timeless classic in the most exquisite way. The book contains: Part I Entering the Kingdom; The Soul's Great Need; The Competitive; Laws and The Law of Love; The Finding of a Principle; At Rest in The Kingdom and All Things Added Part II The Heavenly Life; The Divine Centre; The Eternal Now; The "Original Simplicity"; The Unfailing Wisdom; The Might of Meekness; The Righteous Man; Perfect Love; Perfect Freedom; Greatness and Goodness; Heaven in the Heart Foreword by James Allen: In seeking for pleasures here and rewards hereafter men have destroyed (in their hearts) the Temple of Righteousness, and have wandered from the Kingdom of Heaven. By ceasing to seek for earthly pleasures and heavenly rewards, the Temple of Righteousness is restored and the Kingdom of Heaven is found. This truth is for those who are ready to receive it; and this book also is for those whose souls have been prepared for the acceptance of its teaching.

Autism is a disorder that affects so many more children nowadays. While it is prevalent in our society, many children are still confused when they have a classmate who exhibits some of the characteristics of autism. Things like stemming behaviors are the topic of this story. A boy notices his classmate, Sarah, who stems by flapping her hands in a flying motion. Before the teacher explains to the class what is happening to Sarah, the boy believes that she is trying to fly. This is a great story to share with all children to help them understand and communicate about autistic friends so that they can be even better friends to them.

In the third book of the Gingerly series, readers will find that Gingerly, Zoey, and a few others have decided to right a social wrong. Although Gingerly is reluctant to get involved, Zoey, as usual, convinces her friend that it's the right thing to do. See how the duo's first attempt at using the power of friendship to combat an issue in need of change.

In this, the fourth book in the Gingery chapter-book series, we find Gingerly, Zoey, and Eric in the midst of a campaign to keep the Christmas spirit alive at West Intermediate School. Because of school district politics and pressure from outside groups, the student body and staff are forbidden to display "Merry Christmas" on campus. This, of course, does not sit well with our trio of friends, so they set out to find a peaceful and fun way to celebrate the season with friends. As a result, so delightful changes are in store.