Books published by publisher Veronica Lane Books

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 Funny? is the 5th title in Etan Boritzer’s best selling What is? series of Life Concepts books on character education and social issues. What is Funny? book 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 Etan 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.

ZooGaia is a cautionary tale, a fable, describing the effects of a world run amok. It is the first book of the Zoogaia trilogy that describes a world dominated by a lost patriarchy. Aurora, a teenage avatar, is confronted by the pain and distress of earth’s precious creatures being killed slowly by man’s greed and ignorance. Aurora leads the charge on shifting the literal and mythic landscape of Gaia, our own Mother Earth. Along with the help of the animals living everywhere on the landscape of Gaia’s this our ancient and beautiful world, Aurora’s attempts to usher in a new and sane age creates an adventure story that both shocks and gives hope.

WHAT IS PEACE? for ages 5 to 11 is Etan Boritzer s eighth title in the best selling What is? series on character education and values. In this book Etan again tackles tough issues, this time taking on the themes of anger and conflict, non-violence and compromise, and how to develop an unselfish attitude towards others. Is being peaceful only a quiet thing? How can we be both peaceful and brave in standing up to bullies, or just in dealing with the chaotic world we live in? Etan Boritzer s best selling open questions approach allows deep discussion opportunities for both children and adults. Gently suggesting answers and peeling apart multiple layers of thought, WHAT IS PEACE? is a book you will be able to visit again and again with your child in helping to develop wholesome critical thinking on this most important and timely subject.

WHAT IS BEAUTIFUL? provides children with ways to explore the underlying ideas of what constitutes true beauty. With issues of self-esteem and peer pressures inside and outside of school leading children to self-abuse, WHAT IS BEAUTIFUL? conveys a deeper understanding of inner values, as opposed to media hype. Encouraging a consideration of what makes a person truly beautiful, WHAT IS BEAUTIFUL? is a useful tool in giving children a sense of identity and worth.

What is a Friend? is the 10th title in Etan Boritzer s best selling children s books series on character education and values. In this book Etan explores the themes of cooperative and supportive behavior between individuals, as well as what sometimes goes wrong in our relationships with one another. With numerous openings in the text for discussion, What is a Friend? will help children cultivate the critical thinking required for understanding the complex dynamics of personal interactions. The delightful color illustrations by Jeff Vernon, this book will become an important part of any child s library, and a valuable resource for parents, educators and child life professionals.

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.

WHAT IS DREAMING? is the 9th title in Etan Boritzer's bestselling What is? series 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 Etab 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 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 a Feeling? is the 13th title in Etan Boritzer s best selling children s book series on character education and difficult topics. What is a Feeling? examines how we can understand feelings and where they come from, while at the same time learning the best ways to express our feelings without hurting ourselves and others. The importance of emotional awareness and intelligence is stressed so that children have guides for allowing safe and creative expression of their feelings.

What is a Family? is the 12th title in Etan Boritzer s popular series on character education and difficult topics. The author s well-known style of asking his young readers serious questions sharpens children s critical thinking skills and real understanding of complex issues becomes possible. What is a Family? tackles questions regarding the fast-changing face of contemporary families. Defining the ideal family, as well as acknowledging the problems that oftentimes occur in real families, What is a Family? opens up various perspectives on societal trends as they are reflected in the home. From the history of families to the fantastic possibilities of future families, Etan Boritzer once again brings both thoughtful insights and fun dimensions to his subject matter.