Little children develop most of their personalities before the age of five.Observe a kindergarten class and you will see, as I did. that these little ones are already "bent" in one direction or another. Some children are shy, frightened and mistrusting. Some are wild and uncontrollable. Some are mean and angry. Some are thoughtful, kind and helpful. All one needs to do is visit the homes of these different children to understand the sources of their behaviors. Some homes are neglectful, some are abusive, some are cold and some are warm and encouraging. Every new parent asks, "How do I raise my child to become fearless yet kind, strong yet sympathetic, smart yet humble? The answer: Invest time EVERY DAY guiding and shaping their lives. The books in this series are not meant to lull children to sleep at bedtime. Their purpose is to help parents open a dialogue about morals, ethics and right-behavior. As you read the life lessons that Jolene experiences, talk to your child about his or her life. Use these stories as a tool to build the character of your son or daughter.