<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Read in a calm and loving voice, each of the six winsome tales in this collection provide a deep moral line and affirm the love, acceptance, and compassion that can be found within children. In "Tara is Angry," Tara finds guidance from her wise kitten when seeking ways to deal with her less favorable feelings, while in "Tara and the Chinese Girl," Ash-ting counsels Tara on ways to understand and accept people from another culture. Metaphysical themes are also explored as Tara learns to communicate with her guardian angel and meets a fire elemental while her family is building a fire to make stick bread. Highlighting the deep bond of friendship between Tara and her talking feline, these charming stories will delight any inner child.</P></DIV>