Word of the Week

Week 36-May 14, 2007

Optimism

- an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and happenings or to anticipate the best possible outcome

 


Quote

"I will speak ill of no man and speak all the good I know of everybody."

Benjamin Franklin


Fable

Madam Rhinoceros and her Dress

Fables by Arnold Lobel, page 26


Classic  Literature

Smudge's Grumpy Day

by Miriam Moss


Recommended Trade Book

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon

by Patty Lovell

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