9780871922939. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 56. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 56 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. Uninspired lessons and stifled creativity often lead to boredom and--even worse--kids falling through the cracks of the educational system. Told in the form of a children s story this allegory pleads for help meeting the mental and emotional needs of young people in school.