Norma Simon

No two families are the same, but every family is special. When Mrs. Mack says she will soon be a grandmother, her students realise that teachers have families just like they do! Suddenly everyone in the class wants to share information about his or her own unique family. Sarah tells of flying to China with her parents where they adopted her sister, Rachel. Christopher tells about his parents' divorce. They are still a family, but now he and his brother...

Describes the origins and traditions of Passover, in particular the special meal called the Seder.

Text and pictures relate situations which sometimes result in such reactions as frustration, anxiety, humiliation, and loss of control.

Explains the history and traditions that are a part of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

A young boy describes his feelings in different situations.

Hoy que se necesita más que siempre, Norma Peniche brinda un camino de luz y esperanza. Sus palabras están plenas de sencillez, pero cimentadas en enseñanzas profundas y emotivas que te llenan el corazón. Norma hace de escribir un arte, domina a sus oyentes, penetra con su palabra hasta lo más profundo del alma de quien la lee; sabe dejar huella, hace pensar. Escribe sobre lo cotidiano, describe lo hermoso, reconoce lo difícil...

A young child learns that nobody's perfect, yet people can be wonderful just the same.