Did you know that there are kids out there who don't even want to get out of bed in the morning because they know what going to school means for them? * being teased and taunted ... * being excluded and rejected ... * being afraid that you're going to be assaulted and possibly hurt... * Sometimes it can even mean that you just can't hang in there any longer, so you give up and take your own life. If you are one of the cool kids at school, this book is for you. But if you're not one of the cool kids, this book is especially for you. Emerson Elementary isn't a real school, but it could be your elementary school. And the students at Emerson aren't real kids, but the problems they face are real, and so are the choices they make.The Golden Rule is an old rule, but it's still a good rule to live by, and after reading this book, you may just possibly become a kinder, more compassionate human being, someone who treats others the way you want them to treat you. So come along and join the students at Emerson Elementary and help them make some cool choices!

Magical heroes like Harry Potter, Spiderman, or Catwoman provide plenty of entertainment for kids, but in real life heroes are made of sterner stuff than celluloid fantasies. In this inspiring collection of biographies-covering historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Helen Keller as well as contemporary figures such as Toni Morrison and Michael Jordan-critically acclaimed writer and psychologist Sandra McLeod Humphrey teaches young people that heroes were once ordinary people whose strength of character helped them to achieve extraordinary things. Starting with only their dreams, they worked hard and overcame obstacles to make their dreams come true. Some overcame physical handicaps, others psychological barriers like extreme shyness or feelings of inferiority; some faced racial discrimination or educational disadvantage, others financial burdens. In spite of these frustrations and discouragements, all of these people discovered in themselves the patience, perseverance, and determination to pursue their dreams beyond every obstacle. The message is clear: No matter who you are or where you come from, you too can accomplish extraordinary things, as long as you dare to dream and never, never, never give up!

Being a "tween" -- it can be a very awkward time in anyone'slife. You're not a full-fledged teenager with cars, dates, and high school, butyou're not a little child anymore, either. You can still feel pulls in bothdirections, wanting to be a child and have fun, yet wanting more responsibilityas a teenager. It is definitely not easy being a "tween." Me, Myself, and I was written for this group ofpeople, guiding them through this time of transition through stories and Biblestudies, reassuring them of God's love and understanding. With study questionsat the end of each chapter, this book can be read privately at home as apersonal devotional or in group settings, such as Sunday school, children'sBible studies, or through Christian-based organizations for young people. Going through the tween years can be a harrowing experience,but the wisdom offered in Me, Myself, and I can help make thatjourney a little easier with the reassurance that God is present every step ofthe way. Sandra McLeod Humphrey is a retired clinicalpsychologist with over 35 years of experience working with young people. She isthe author of Keepin' It Real, as well as the best-selling volumes IfYou Had To Choose, What Would You Do? and It's Up To You... What Do YouDo? Humphrey is a regular contributor to My Friend, the Catholicmagazine for young people, and is also a writer and consultant for the Heroesand Dreams Foundation, which supplies character education materials toelementary schools throughout the United States. SandraHumphrey's stories are full of wisdom and common sense. She has a real gift for connecting withyoung people through the characters she brings to life through Me, Myself,and I. If you're a young personwondering why your world seems so confusing, so unfair, or so just-plain-goofy,this is the book for you. If you're anadult who knows a young person in the middle grades, consider giving Me,Myself, and I as a gift. It mightjust change a young life for the better. ----Michael L.Sherer, Editor, Metro Lutheran Newspaper Sandra Humphrey is a prolific writer who skillfullycaptures the complex feelings of pre-teens and young teens. Me, Myself, and I is a rich collection ofher short stories, each accompanied by a scripture quote and other words ofwisdom to help guide her young readers through the perilous seas ofadolescence. Young people [and thosewho care about them] will find this book to be both realistic and inspiring. ----Lynn W.Gilliam, Editor Pockets Magazine

Through a series of letters to God from a shy teenage girl, explores such questions as "How important is prayer?", "What do you expect from God?", and "What does God expect from you.