Can our weaknesses be our strengths? Does the appearance of something capture what it really is? Is there a hierarchy in nature – if so, on what is it based? Do we assume some creatures are more important than others based on external features (appearance, size, etc.), and, if so, is this assumption morally justifiable? … Inch by Inch
Is the hermit crab a hero? Is he responsible for saving the flounder, even if he didn’t mean to? Do we sometimes get credit for doing things that are really more lucky than intended? Should we? Are we only responsible for the things that we control, or can we be responsible for other things as … Hermit Crab
What is happiness? Can what makes you happy change? Is happiness the same for everyone? Is happiness a good thing? Is happiness the most important thing? What’s the relationship between happiness and pleasure? Contributed by Gobe Hirata
Why does the tree give so much to the boy? Is the boy right to keep asking for me? What should the tree give to the boy? What should the boy ask of the tree? What is love? Can a tree love a boy? Can a boy love a tree? Why do we change as … Giving Tree
How do we know if what we do affects anyone or anything else? If B occurs after A, does that mean that A caused B? Why or why not? Toad says that Frog’s garden is beautiful. What makes a garden beautiful or not beautiful? Is nature beautiful in the same way that for example, music … Frog and Toad Together – “The Garden”
Do dreams sometimes seem very realistic? When you are in the middle of such a dream, can you tell that it is only a dream? Can you be sure that you are not dreaming right now? Where do you think your dreams come from? When you remember your dreams, do they sometimes affect what you … Frog and Toad Together – “The Dream”
Are Frog and Toad brave? Frog says trying to climb a mountain should tell them whether they’re brave. Does doing something hard show that you are brave? How? Does doing something that is dangerous show you are brave? What if someone made you do it? Is it brave to do any of the following? Save … Frog and Toad Together “Dragons and Giants”
Why is the book called Freedom Summer? Who is free in the story? Who is not? Are Joe and John Henry friends? Why does John Henry eat in the kitchen at Joe’s house, while Joe and his family eat in the dining room? Why isn’t John Henry allowed in the store? Who decides? Who controls … Freedom Summer
Does Frederick do his part for the family community? Does being a member of a community mean that you are obligated to contribute to it? What are the responsibilities of family members to each other? Is Frederick meeting his responsibilities? Is Frederick’s work of gathering ideas and words and images as important as gathering food? … Frederick
Why did Franklin tell a fib in the first place? Is “fibbing” the same as lying? If not, what is the difference? Is it ever okay to lie? Is lying for a greater good okay? In what cases would lying be acceptable? Why did it take Franklin so long to tell the truth? Does lying … Franklin Fibs
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