From Walnut Grove, Alabama: “Halloween Full Moon,” by Tom Brandon

A kindergartner was struggling as he came up the aisle.  It was the Friday before Halloween and his hands were full.  In one hand he held on to his book bag that was bulging with all the necessities of a day in kindergarten.  In the other hand he held the haul of candy from the class party and the special treats that had been so lovingly made by his teacher. (Read the whole story here.)