The New Family at Mango Street Value in Focus – Commitment “April 23 is English Language Day,” chirps Melissa, jumping up and down. “My my! What a revelation dear. What would we have done without you reminding us,” teases Lindsay, tickling Mel. Mel bursts out laughing loudly. “Guys, what I meant was April 23 is […]
Value-Based Stories
The Miracle of Forgiveness
The value in Focus: Forgiveness Rocky, Melissa, Lindsay, Jason and his sister Jennifer come to know about ‘International Day Of Happiness’. “I want to do something to make someone happy on ‘International Day Of Happiness’, chirps Melissa, the youngest member of the group of friends, sitting at leisure in the playground, resting after a strenuous […]
A Smile Saves The Day
Value in Focus: Smile “I am going to smile at everyone I meet today,” announces Rocky, deciding. ”Oh really, why?” questions Melissa. “It is a good idea to smile at people instead of frowning at them,” answers Lindsay. “That is so true,” adds Jennifer. “I know why Rocky wants to smile all day. It is because […]
Brave Bruno
Brave Bruno Value in Focus: Devotion Melissa comes running to Rocky’s house. “Come with me quickly. There is a dog near the shrubs behind my house which is barking loudly. I think something is wrong with him,” says Mel. Rocky goes with her and sees a small dog trying to untangle himself from the shrubs. […]
The Gift of Joy and Happiness
The Gift Of Joy and Happiness Value in Focus: Making a Difference Lindsay comes to Jason’s house. Rocky and Melissa are already there. “Have you heard about ‘International Day Of Older Persons’? She asks. “No, I don’t know anything about this Day,” says Rocky. “When is that?” questions Jenny. “Mom told me it is this […]
Happy Heart
Happy Heart Value: Do Your Part “Let’s go and visit Dr. Roberts today,” says Lindsay. “Oh yes! We haven’t seen him recently,” speaks Melissa. “I guess he must be busy,” adds Jennifer. Jason and Rocky want to meet him too. “Dr. Roberts is such a pleasant doctor. Dr. Bernard, before him, was very strict and non-smiling. […]
Tourists At Merrywood
Tourists At Merrywood Value: Courage. “Our ladies club has decided to help make ‘World Tourism Day’, a success,” says Mrs. Melinda Griffith, Melissa’s mom. “What are your plans?” asks her husband. “I am having a meeting here this evening to discuss our plans,” she answers with a smile. Melissa, who is listening to all this […]
Incident At The Book Fair
Value in Focus: Civility Lindsay’s cousin Tina is coming to visit her for some days. Lindsay respects and admires her older cousin sister for her good nature and well-mannered behaviour. “Tina is coming to stay for the weekend. I am very excited,” says Lindsay. “When can we meet her Lindsay? We have heard so much […]
