Published: 1959 Theme: Respecting Differences Best for: ages 10-12 "He used to live up on Hessian Hill, Onion John did, in a house he built out of piled up stone and four bathtubs and no running water. Once a month he'd get up in the middle of the night, according to the way the moon was, to cook up a stew...It was a stew to get gold out of the moon..." I read this children's book with some trepidation, turning each page expecting something bad to happen. Yet, in fact, it turned out to be a rather heartwarming turn of events that I enjoyed...

Published: 1966 Theme: The Power of Kindness Best for: Boys age 9 and older "As with all good magic, there is a bit of skill involved, so proceed with caution, particularly right at first. And above all, use discretion. Remember, there must be absolutely no public notice." Who would imagine that doing good deeds, without really planning them, could have terrific results? This imaginative children's book has a subtle way of bring the interconnectedness of life to children, without ever saying so.