Kids love to read fun and interesting books. But if the exciting and interesting plots can include additional value such as allowing the readers to improve their understanding of what they should consider as they face difficult decisions, all the better. Created by an award-winning author and equally decorated illustrator, this six-book series highlights each member of the Spruce Street Six and is destined to be a classic that children will enjoy for generations to come. This series received a 2008 Seal of Excellence Award from Creative Child Magazine.
— Gail Richardson, a participant in TDmonthly's Preschool/Early School Roundtable, said that her children, Alexander (8) and Jessica (6), “could relate to what was happening to some of the characters (like Carlos losing his temper in the “Worst Day Ever”), and that gave us something to talk about as the lights were being turned off.”

These six virtue-specific activity books are filled with puzzles, stories, word searches and coded messages. There are also subtle lessons within the activities that give parents and kids great opportunities to connect. This series received a 2008 Seal of Excellence Award from Creative Child Magazine.

"What Would Zaki Do?" is a board game that allows children to really express their thoughts with families and friends in a fun and light environment. Through the Spruce Street Six, players engage in adventures that present challenging situations that promote life’s lessons. It’s rare that the players all agree on what they would do, but through these conversations and differing perspectives, both understanding and laughter are increased. This product received a 2008 Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine.

This soft, lovable, singing and talking plush character contains “Zaki’s Song” and six short stories featuring each member of the Spruce Street Six and their particular virtue. Among the features included in "Storytelling Zaki" are fins on his back that change colors according to what’s happening in the stories, and a replaceable cartridge slot that allows for the purchase of new stories, thereby keeping Zaki fresh. This product received a 2008 Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine.
— “The music was a great hit, [and] the songs encouraged dancing,” said Rebecca Heinrich, a participant in TDmonthly's Preschool/Early School Roundtable. Her son, Collin (3), "liked watching the colors change on Zaki's back, and figuring out how to change from story to story.”