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This is the ideal story to help young boys understand what it means to other people when we use good manners. In this story the most gracious, fun, and hardworking person in the world turns out to be a ten year-old boy with a teensy problem. He’s so much fun all the children want to play with him. He’s so polite and respectful all the adults want him as their child. But why can’t he hear one very special thing everyone else can? And why doesn’t he care? Find out how he wins everyone over and makes them smile, without even trying.

Once upon a time, plucked chickens began appearing in every kitchen. Where do these rogue chickens come from, and how did they get a peculiar attitude? No one will know until the sheriff cracks the case.

Something has gone horribly wrong in the magical town of Darlinia. The teacher didn’t come back from lunch break. The kids investigate and discover that all of the adults in town are gone! Did it have something to do with the strange noises? The kids don’t think it has anything to do with the huge secrets they’ve been keeping, but could it? See how the children mature when every adult vanishes. You’ll laugh and smile when you see how the determination of a young person helps the entire town learn the most important thing about life.

Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin have helped teams around the world adopt more modern ways of working and on At Work with The Ready they’re sharing the inside scoop with you, too. Whether you’re struggling with a carousel of ineffective meetings, annual strategy sessions that go nowhere, or decision-making churn that never ceases, they’ve seen it all and are here to help. In each episode, they'll break down common workplace challenges and show you the moves—both big and small—to start making real, lasting change. (Formerly “Brave New Work” with Aaron Dignan and Rodney Evans)