Books published by publisher Veronica Lane Books

WHAT IS FUNNY? 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.

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.

ZooGaia is a cautionary tale, a fable describing the effects of a world run amok. It is the first book of a trilogy depicting a world dominated by a destructive patriarchy, and Earth Gaia s vengeance against that world. The story s teenage avatar Aurora initiates and leads a charge, a desperate attempt to shift the literal and mythic landscape of Earth's self-devastating destiny. Can Aurora and her wild mountain animal cohorts save the planet in time in order to usher in a new more rational and sane Earth epoch? Join us for the ultimate survival adventure.

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. 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.