choice (psychology)

In this story with alternate scenarios, a simple flip of a coin changes the destinies of three musical prodigies involved in a love triangle and dealing with absentee fathers.

"Born loser Julian has burned every bridge and he's now alone on the street of his mall Midwestern town. When a plot steal from his drug dealer has goes wrong, he's forced to confront his demons and decide which path he'll take next"-- Provided by publisher.

In this combination of four previously published works, edited to form a single narrative, Soli and Lucy return to Faerieground but an anti-human spell makes Lucy sick, and Soli may have to choose between her friend and her kingdom.

An accused man must choose which door a beautiful lady stands behind or be torn to shreds by the tiger waiting behind the other door.

Presents the issues of decision-making for preteens focusing on the concepts of peer pressure, values, stress, compromise, and communication.

"Which way do I go? That is your choice to make, said the Road. But what if I go the wrong way? The Road curved a little, almost as if it was giving me a hug, and said, Do not worry. Sometimes we go the wrong way on our way to the right way"--Jacket flap.

"Children will follow Henry as he deals with his feelings of anger and his bad habit of hitting through various situations involving friends and family. His big brother Ben cheats at hide-and-seek. A group of children playing in the park leave him out of their game. His father asks him to behave while they shop. Readers are given a description of the situation, three choices, the action chosen by the character, and consequences of that choice"--Amazon.com.

"... explores the story of an impatient child named Tilly who does not like waiting or letting others have their turn. She wants to play the video game her brother is playing. She wants to go on the seesaw her friends are on. She wants to tell her parents about her swimming lesson in the middle of their conversation. Tilly chooses one out of three behaviors for each situation, and the consequences of each choice is explained"--From publisher.

Fox siblings Fritz and Franny, and their patient dog Fred, are at the amusement park squabbling about which ride is fastest and loudest--but when they are confronted by the biggest, tallest, and loudest roller coaster they decide that maybe Fred would prefer something not quite so scary.

"Readers will explore strategies for identifying and weighing their options before making a decision. They will be encouraged to look ahead, imagine the consequences of different actions, take the perspective of others, and make the best choice"--Publisher.