THE JELLO CASTLE series is a fascinating portal to the growing-up adventures of a little girl nicknamed "T" and her guardian, a mythical, griffon-dragon named "GRIF." The castle setting beckons the reader to imagine what it would be like to live, grow and learn in such a colorful, intellectual as well physically adventuresome lifestyle. A warm, close-knit yet highly imaginative and intelligent family setting exudes comfort and security during challenges and adventures of growing and learning. The protective watchfulness of Grif and a science-based, virtually activated computer chip offset danger. A woodland monster-creature and a science lab featuring a robot-supervised game room are stimulating and enlightening. Parent-scientists work reassuringly nearby as their children enjoy stimulating games like checkers, chess and animated building blocks from early ages. Social and behavioral lessons are subtly yet exuberantly illustrated through robot parts and exhilarating field experiences. Parents and adults who preview the book will appreciate lessons in life and lab sciences as well as human development and behavior. Children who delight in exploring the castle tunnel, the surrounding woods, and classroom field trips in the company of imaginary small animal friends will not realize how much they are learning through the fun and adventure of reading THE JELLO CASTLE Books.