Bandana Acres

"Oh, no! Why didn't I wait?" Young rascals lives on the edge and doesn't give much thought before he acts on an idea. In this story, he earns a bandana for learning to think ahead to avoid negative consequences. Lots of "what if" questions guide discussion about consequences in real life after the story.

"Wait! That's not a coyote. Is he here to help me?" A red fox named Kit tries to make friends with the wary barnyard animals and a pond turtle named Zartie. When he makes a promise to Zartie and fails to deliver, he's apologetic. Later, when he's in trouble, Ollie, the farm dog, comes to his rescue. He earns a banana for learning the value of trust. Trust is easily lost and difficult to earn back. Children will think about honesty, responsibility, secrets (when is that okay?), promises, and more in the discussion questions at the end of this story.

"This makes me mad! What should I do?" There must be conflict between a fun-loving otter and a hard-working beaver! In this story both animals earn a bandana for learning how to settle their differences, particularly Nibbler, the beaver, who is angry because Captain damages his hard work on his lodge and dam. Handling anger in real life is a big part of the discussion questions at the end of the story. (A timely topic in today's world.)

"This makes me mad! What should I do?" There must be conflict between a fun-loving otter and a hard-working beaver! In this story both animals earn a bandana for learning how to settle their differences, particularly Nibbler, the beaver, who is angry because Captain damages his hard work on his lodge and dam. Handling anger in real life is a big part of the discussion questions at the end of the story. (A timely topic in today's world.)

Owww! Oh, Feebs, I'm trapped! Can you get help? Feebs the kitten is new to the farm. She's a long way from the farmhouse and doesn't know her way home in the dark. Her new friend, Ollie the dog, needs help. Can she find the courage to lead a night rescue?