This Volume is packed full of multicultural stories from the original S.O.T. storybooks designed to touch the hearts of children dealing with various issues of life from a child's perspective. This first volume captures 'A through M' of the exciting individual storybooks from the series, without the activities. However, the activities. However, the secret coded inspirational messages, appearing in RED lettering throughout all individual storybooks, have been revealed, along with a decoded master's list for those thirteen books. A master's list of answers to all of the exciting treasure hunts and special facts about the author (found in the individual books), has also been included in this volume, as well as in Volume Two. This is a special treat because the answers to all of those games are not found in the single books. You've hit the Jackpot by owning these volumes. This special black and white edition has been offered for those budget conscious households.Get prepared for hours and hours of fun, laughter and sometimes sad adventures, as you reinforces your little ones to develop imagination and an appreciation for others, who may look or act differently than they do. Perhaps thy may even find their own situation among the diverse characters within the pages, and be encouraged or inspired.