The Garden in My Mind: Growing Through Positive Choices

A story about ignoring distractions and making better choices. When Maci and Trey are pulled out of class because they mocked little-miss-perfect Shaina, their teacher offers them this advice: "Grass withers and flowers fade every time a bad choice is made." Those words went right over Trey's head. He didn't get it, but Maci understood...sort of. It was time for her to make better choices! But how can she do that when Trey is coaxing her to chat during quiet time and goof off during study time? What is she supposed to do? In this imaginative tale, Maci discovers how to "grow a beautiful garden" in her mind by taking responsibility for her actions and making better choices. She also sees how Trey's poor decisions and behaviors (disrupting class and distracting others) are hurting him. This lovely story, written by new author Stephie McCumbee and illustrated by Lisa M. Griffin, is filled with rich imagery and valuable lessons for home, school and life!