Mama and Papa Bison have two little bison: Listen and Talk-a-Lot. Listen stops, looks and listens when Mama or Papa or anyone else talks. Talk-a-Lot never stops talking, chatting, and interrupting long enough to hear anything. Listen hears his opportunity clock, the...

Mama and Papa Camel have two little camels: Benevolent and Jealous. Benevolent does good for others, wishes others well, and rejoices when good things happen to anyone. Jealous always wants other’s things, opportunities, and victories. When Benevolent gets dressed she...

Mama and Papa Flamingo have two little flamingos: Communicate and Criticize. Communicate calmly communicates with her words and actions. Criticize finds fault with every circumstance, everything and everyone. At breakfast, Communicate says, “Thank you Mama for making...

Mama and Papa Squirrel have two little squirrels: Secure and Insecure. Secure thinks, “How can I make the world better? What is the right thing to do? How can I help?" Insecure always thinks, “What will everyone else think of me? How can I be popular? Am I smart, good...

Mama and Papa Rabbit have two little rabbits: Labor and Lazy. Labor works hard but Lazy doesn’t do any work. When the opportunity clock rings, Labor pops out of bed, says her prayers, and runs down to gather the farm fresh eggs for breakfast. Lazy lies in bed. Mama...

Mama and Papa Koala have two little koalas: Decisive and Indecisive. Decisive lives each day to the fullest, makes decisions, and takes action. Indecisive waffles and wavers, hemps and haws, and never decides. When Mama Koala asks, “Who will be home for breakfast?”...

Mama and Papa Porcupine have two little porcupines: Cultivator and Couch Potato. Cultivator plants the seeds of good thoughts everyday. He reads good books, listens to good music, and plays with good friends. Couch Potato never plants any seeds at all. Instead he...

The guanacos live in two parts of town: Poverty Point and Abundance Avenue. The same beautiful sun rises over Poverty Point and Abundance Avenue. The same storms visit Poverty Point and Abundance Avenue. And the same moon and stars shine over both Poverty Point and...

Mama and Papa Deer have two little deer: Trustworthy and Unreliable. Trustworthy says, “Yes!” when she means yes and “No” when she means no. Unreliable makes BIG promises without thinking. Trustworthy says, “Mama, I’ll help make breakfast.” Mama replies, “Thank you!...

Mama and Papa Antelope have two little antelopes: Thoughtful and Thoughtless. Thoughtful always thinks of others. Thoughtless always says the first thing that pops into her mind without thinking. Thoughtful pops out of bed to help Mama make the funje for breakfast....

Especially for Boys: A Story Based on Angola Proverb Thoughtful and Thoughtless Mama and Papa Antelope have two little antelopes: Thoughtful and Thoughtless. Thoughtful always thinks of others. Thoughtless always says the first thing that pops into his mind without...

Mama and Papa Cattle have two little cows: Listen and Ignore. Whenever they are asked to do something, Listen always stops, looks, listens, responds, and obeys. Ignore always continues what she’s doing. She ignores everything and everyone else. When Papa tells them to...

Mama and Papa Fennec Fox have two little foxes: Loyal and Disloyal. Loyal is a faithful friend in good times and in bad. Disloyal disappears as soon as trouble visits. Mama Fox says, “You may invite your friends over to practice for your soccer game.” Loyal replies,...

Mama and Papa Horse have two little mares: Grateful and Poor Me. Poor Me sees problems everywhere. “I’m too short. I don’t have any friends. I always get the smallest piece.” Grateful looks for the silver lining in every cloud. “I can see, hear, and feel. I can...

Mama and Papa Snow Leopard have two little Snow Leopards: Possible and Impossible. Whenever they are asked to do something difficult. Impossible says, “I can’t. It’s too hard. It’s impossible.” Possible says, “I will find a way.” When Mama asks “Will you take a meal...