Pixie

Pixie is perplexed and delighted by many aspects of her experience in elementary school. In this novel, Pixie discovers many different kinds of relationships, as well as explores the nature of reasons and rules. When her teacher assigns each student to choose a mystery creature for a field trip to the zoo, Pixie's discovers the startling consequences of particular relationships between things, ideas, and people. The focus of this novel is on the nature of relationships (logical, social, familial, aesthetic, causal, part-whole, mathematical, etc.) and developing the competence to deal with such relationships. This novel touches upon the ethical concepts of: sibling-rivalry, personhood, respect for others, friendship, secrets, promise-keeping, parent-child relationships, obedience, teasing, and autonomy. Readers will find that Pixie's story about the philosophical ideas and puzzles she confront will lead to lively conversations with others. Blank pages are also included for young readers to illustrate! Grade Range: 2-5. Target Grades: 3-4