Books published by publisher Veronica Lane Books

What is True? is the 11th title in Etan Boritzer s best selling children s book series on character education and difficult topics. In this book, Etan explores how we can try to discern between facts and appearances in our world. Children are asked to carefully consider their actions and thoughts based on various types of inquiry and evaluation. What is True? provides both the child and adult reader numerous openings for discussion in order that children may cultivate the critical thinking required to travel through an increasingly complex world.

WHAT IS LOVE? is a way for children to discover how we all share many of the same needs and concerns in life, especially the need for love! This book communicates a message of multiculturalism and diversity as the means by which goals of understanding and tolerance can be reached. A sincere yet playful message for appreciating one of life's tenderest emotions through which children can ponder the total human experience of honest caring and good will.

WHAT IS DEATH? addresses children s natural curiosity about this difficult subject. Introducing the concept of death with examples of customs and beliefs from different religions and cultures, the book also allows the reader to reflect on themes of tolerance, identity and generosity. Reality-based and using a gentle and comforting tone, WHAT IS DEATH? takes an honest approach and encourages children to embrace the positive in life. In its 7th edition, this book has become a standard part of many grief and loss counselor s professional resources.

What is Dreaming? is Etan Boritzer's 9th title in the best selling What is? book series on Life Concepts on character education and social issues. All children dream, and dreaming is a mysterious and sometimes frightening subject. Dreams can be informative in dealing with everyday problems. What is Dreaming? will help to open discussion on dreams and to unravel some of the subconscious concerns which children confront in their dreams. Parents, educators and child life professionals will find What is Dreaming? to be a valuable resource. Author Boritzer’s clear and straightforward explanations plus the delightful and playful color illustrations of Jeff Vernon will make this book an important part of any library.

What is Money? is Etan Boritzer's 8th title in the best selling What is? book series on Life Concepts on character education and social issues. What is Money? opens up discussion for children on issues of financial responsibility, both practical and ethical. Encouraging children to learn about and understand the true value of one of man's most intriguing inventions, What is Money? is a way to examine the history of money, as well as the realistic applications and moral questions associated with its use. With many questions and some gentle suggestions, the author attempts to let children develop their own answers and facilitate their own analytical thinking in exploring this most basic and intrinsic mode of human exchange.

Welcome to Sunny Town, where newcomer Benny, a sweet bunny, tries to befriend Beatrice, a territorial butterfly. Their potential for friendship is tested by Benny s sensitivities, Beatrice s conceit and her possessiveness of Beauty, a unique Rose in a beautiful garden. Along their bumpy journey together, Benny and Beatrice learn powerful lessons about friendship, loyalty and being true to oneself while embracing each other s differences. Children, parents and educators will appreciate the importance of these poignant lessons.

What is Peace? is the 7th title in Etan Boritzer’s best selling What is? series of Life Concepts books on character education and social issues. What is Peace? explores themes of non-violence and diversity helping kids, parents and teachers to discuss and cultivate the critical thinking required for peaceful actions. Young readers will be able to take a thoughtful and positive journey through the complex issues connected with the personal responsibilities inherent to peace. What is Peace? gently teaches the true essence and workings of peace.

What is Funny? by Etan Boritzer addresses the subject of sensitivity and awareness in humor. Laughing at others or laughing at oneself, or laughing for no particular reason at all, author Boritzer approaches the various subtleties of this basic human activity asking what is appropriate and what is hurtful, while tackling issues of taunting and teasing, bullying and aggression—issues that are very much in the focus of our nation’s schools today. Suggesting a gentle and conscious, multicultural message of compassion, understanding and acceptance, this book helps children, parents, educators and child professionals explore a subject too often easily glossed over.

Etan Boritzer's 7th title in the best-selling What is? series opens up discussion for children on issues of financial responsibility, both practical and ethical. Encouraging children to learn about and understand the true value of one of man's most intriguing inventions, What is Money? is a way to examine the history of money, as well as the realistic applications and moral questions associated with its use. With many questions and some gentle suggestions, What is Money? allows children to develop their own answers and facilitate their own analytical thinking in exploring this most basic and intrinsic mode of human exchange.Please be sure to read the other 14 titles in the What is? series: What is God?, What is Love?, What is Death?, What is Beautiful?, What is Funny?, and What is Right?, What is Peace?, What is a Friend?, What is Dreaming?, What is True?, What is Respect?, What is Healthy?, What is a Feeling?

What is True? is the 11th title in Etan Boritzer’s best selling children’s book series on character education and difficult topics. In this book, Author Boritzer explores how we can try to discern between facts and appearances in our world. Children are asked to carefully consider their actions and thoughts based on various types of inquiry and evaluation. What is True? provides both the child and adult reader numerous openings for discussion in order that children may cultivate the critical thinking required to travel through an increasingly complex world.

The Quiet Clam is a story about a very shy and lonely clam. The quiet clam is seeking friendship but she is too afraid to use her voice to speak. In the story, the clam is surprised to learn what happens when she finally does use her voice. From the story children can discover that deep inside of all of us we have unique gifts that we can offer to others. We just need to find the opportunity and the courage to express our individual gifts.