It is Lord Snoot's birthday. He is patiently waiting for the mail to arrive to see if he will get any birthday cards or letters. When the mail is late, Lord Snoot begins to worry and feel disappointed. But when something unexpected happens and he...

When children learn about compassion, they can develop empathy and understand the emotions of others and themselves. This is also helpful in dealing with difficult times. Author Tess Grandison explores these subjects in Louis and the Orphaned Peacock. The story begins with Bella, a peahen...