Adventures of Tusky and His Friends Series

THE ADVENTURES OF TUSKY and HIS FRIENDS. Book I. A JUNGLE ADVENTURE. ISBN 1-879100-00-2 $13.95. The introductory book of an educational "Snuggle-Up" and read-to series of picture story books for ages 6-8 that encourages interaction between child and reader. Tusky and his friend Packy meet Hooty, an owl, who becomes their mentor. Negative and positive thinking, reacting to "labels" people give us, showing sensitivity and thinking ahead are discussed. A CHRISTMAS MYSTERY: A HOLIDAY SPECIAL ISBN 1-879100-01-0 $14.95. While the animals are decorating the jungle for Christmas, someone poisons the elephant herd. Hooty solves the mystery and Santa Claus calls Tusky and his friends heroes for saving the herd. Book 2: TUSKY MEETS THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER ISBN 1-879100-03-7 (Approx. $15.50). Tusky is jealous of Ellie, his sister. In anger, he runs away from home. He talks to a stranger and is kidnapped. Hooty devises a plan to free him and later explains jealousy and how to overcome it. Tusky returns home and gets a big surprise. Book 3: TUSKY GETS MAD AT TUSKY. ISBN 1-879100-02-9 (Approx. $15.50). Tusky is mad at himself because there are too many things he can't do. Hooty helps him feel better about himself. There is a thunder and lightning storm and when Tusky saves the life of a doe, his self-concept is improved. Discussion questions have been prepared for each story.Greenberg, Kenneth R. is the author of 'Adventures of Tusky and His Friends Series', published 1992 under ISBN 9781879100497 and ISBN 1879100495.