About the book: Boys are Wonderful: The Feelings and Imagination of a Sensitive Barefoot Boy 9: Poetry and Stories for Children includes fun poems for boys and girls who are inspired by the imaginative barefoot boy or girl who lives inside us all. Also included are several short stories.

What Should Waldo Do? A Jaw-Dropping Adventure with Friends

About the story: Waldo, a shy, sensitive, and imaginative boy, along with his two brothers and two friends, comes across alcohol outside. What should he do? Based on a true story that took place in Tucson, Arizona, USA, circa 1983.

What Should Waldo Do? The Case of the Missing Bulldozer

About the story: Waldo is a shy, sensitive, and imaginative boy. His friend moved away and left a toy truck behind. Waldo knows that it belongs to James, a boy who lives nearby, but he doesn't know James very well. What should Waldo do?

I Like Being Naked

About the story: Richard, a shy, sensitive, and imaginative young boy loves to run around the house completely naked. Will he be allowed to go outside to the neighborhood playground for the day, naked? Based on a true story that took place in Brooklyn, New York, USA, circa 1974-75.

About the author: Richard Carlson is an author of children's and coming-of-age books. He is a highly sensitive person, or HSP. You can learn more about him at www.richardcarlson.com.