This book, one of a series, shows how to help motivate children to learn. The message of the series urges parents and children to spend time together, talk about stories, and learn together. The first part of each book presents stories appropriate for varying grade levels, both younger children and those in grades three and four, and each book presents stories on a particular theme. The Read-along Stories in this book are: "Jellybean Adventures" (Lou Hamilton); "Mr. McMuddle's Troubles" (Juanita Barrett Friedrichs); and "The Cobbler and the Elves" (as retold by Jerry D. Burchard). On an accompanying audiotaps, the stories are performed as radio dramas, allowing children to read along. The second half of each book provides ideas and guidelines for parents, as well as activities and books for additional reading. Sections in this book are: Guidelines for Parents; How to Motivate Your Child; Questions about Motivation; Activities for Reading and Writing; Suggestions from a Teacher; and Books for Parents and Children. (RS)