Orem Library

Describes tolerance as the virtue of accepting and learning to enjoy the differences in others and suggests ways in which tolerance can be shown such as respecting the likes and dislikes of others.

During a student exchange program, seventh-graders Ivy June and Catherine share their lives, homes, and communities, and find that although their lifestyles are total opposites they have a lot in common.

"Through various examples, children learn about tolerance and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of being tolerant of others" --from the publisher.

"Intolerance is a complex issue, but readers are introduced to it in a way that leaves them feeling enlightened and not overwhelmed. Informative, accessible text presents a basic definition of intolerance as well as relatable examples that readers could see in their daily lives and on the news. The main text is enhanced by the use of fact boxes, graphic organizers, and eye-catching photographs. These engaging elements come together to give readers...

Wally, a rabbit who lives an orderly life, searches for a roommate but gets more than he bargained for when Mae, a bear who is the exact opposite of him, moves in.

Demonstrates the importance of welcoming people from all over the world into the community with love, compassion, and acceptance.

Zoey worries that she is closed-minded when she fouls things up trying to help someone who has a crush on her friend and when she tries to bar someone from joining the school's fashion club.

Illustrates, through the eyes of a little pigeon, John Lennon's song about imagining a world at peace, in which people of all sorts live as one. Includes afterword about peace, freedom, and Amnesty International.