Most Popular Books by Robert Challenger

This collection of short stories is based on traditional values important to us all—respect, cooperation, and kindness.
   Seal shows us why we should not let fear of failing stop us from trying new things. Hummingbird helps us appreciate the beauty in our world. Kingfisher teaches us how to believe in ourselves. Coho learns the rewards of not giving up. Discover why a river's spirit stones are important to Salmon, why we should listen carefully to the message in Wolf's cry, and why Orca tries to turn rocks into grains of sand.

In this latest collection of easy-to-read fables, Robert James Challenger continues to teach children practical moral lessons about life in today's complicated world. Owl shows Grandson that a problem will only go away when each person involved becomes part of the solution. Little Mallard Duck finds out the hard way that things change over time, and even when we think we are not ready, it may be time to move on. Steelhead Trout learns that instead of swimming away from those who are different, it is much better to respect their points of view and help them to understand our own.

This collection of stories combines the timeless appeal of Aesop's fables with the oral storytelling traditions of First Nations and other cultures. Go along on Salmon's journey. Learn how Hermit Crab found a new home. Discover why Halibut always looks up. Find out why we should be kind to Snake. Eagle's Spirit shows us how our life's energy lives on forever. As appealing to parents and teachers as they are to children, Challenger's stories are a wonderful way to convey values of respect, cooperation, and kindness.