Munro Leaf

Presents the four things people must be in order to live together pleasantly: honest, fair, strong, and wise.

Wee Gillis couldn't decide whether he wanted to be a Highlander like his father, and stalk stags or a Lowlander like his mother, and raise long-haired cows.

Stick figure drawings and a brief text tell why good manners are important and how to have good manners at home, at play, and on visits.

All around you, you can find different kinds of Nit-Wits, ones who bounce on beds, climb all over the place, stand on car seats, touch hot stoves, or follow dumb dares, and many others.

Ralph is not like other mice. He is always looking for a new adventure. When a young guest arrives with a shiny miniature motorcycle, Ralph knows that it is his lucky day and takes it out for a spin. A Scottish lad has a tough decision to make. He will have to decide if he wants to be a Highlander like his father's people or a Lowlander like his mother's people. Maybe he will be able to combine his hunting and herding skills into something special....