Jasmine and Chad Bear are going into the second grade thisyear. They are a little anxious and at the same time excited asthey are going to a new school. Jasmine and Chad are surprisedand a little uneasy when they fi nd out that their new school isnothing like their old school. The desks, teacher, and especiallythe students appear to be very different from Jasmine andChad. It takes an assignment from the teacher to teach themabout working cooperatively and about respect for diversity. Jasmine and Chad also build new friendships along the way.