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If You Had to Choose, What Would You Do? by Sandra McLeod Humphrey, Brian Strassburg (Illustrator) published by Prometheus Books

Is is wrong to sneak into the movies if your big brother says it's okay? If "everybody" is cheating on the math test, shouldn't you, too? What if telling the truth gets your best friend in trouble? It's never too early for us to begin talking to our children about values and helping them define and clarify their code of moral conduct. This is a great way for them to build self-confidence in their ability to work through everyday problems! The 25 situations presented here and the thought-provoking questions at the end of each scenario have been developed to help you talk to your child about social and moral issues in a natural and nonthreatening way. What an entertaining way to learn vital life skills! ". . . an excellent tool and a good opportunity for parents and teachers to engage in a meaningful dialogue with children; encourage them to think and talk about their values; help them express their feelings, relate to certain personalities, and sometimes, stand alone against peers. The episodes are fun to read and are followed by questions as starters for discussion." --Children's House "I believe that anything we can do to encourage kids to have a chance to have honest discussions with adults will help them in a rather tough world. I like the fact that your book uses humor and directness to get at some of the important stuff in kids' lives." --Mary Beth Blegen, National Teacher of the Year 1996 ". . . a super collection . . . will push a lot of hot buttons with your kids and open the door for helping them to form strong character traits." Teaching Pre K - 8 "While there's no one-rule-fits-all magic formula for knowing right from wrong, [this] is a book that gives kids ages 6 to 12 a chance to practice making tough choices." --Chicago Parent

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