Infant - Grade 3. Welcome to the Pond is the first book in the H.O.P. series from author Kristina A. Rugh. The H.O.P. principles, Hospitality, Organization, and Professionalism, are embodied by the 3 main characters of the series, all animals who "hop". In this first book, focused on Hospitality, Frog has just moved into the pond and is throwing a tea party to meet his new neighbors. Through rhyme, Welcome to the Pond goes through the steps of planning the party, deciding on who to invite, welcoming your guests, socializing, helping, and how to greet and say goodbye. Copyright (c) Householder Lifestyle Consulting, LLC. All rights reserved.About the Author: Kristina A. Rugh is a founding partner at Householder Lifestyle Consulting, LLC which specializes in providing products and services that serve as practical solutions for the Business of Living...at Work, at Home, and at Worship. HLC is founded on the stewardship principles of Hospitality, Organization, and Professionalism. Kristina has written the H.O.P. Series, based on these same principles and she believes when learned at an early age, the H.O.P principles will become an integral part of every child's lifestyle. An active member in her community and local business organizations, Kristina also teaches Sunday School and is an Elder in her church. She is a 1992 graduate of Grove City College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and has also created the "Homework Log Checklist System" to help her tutoring students (and parents) keep homework and schedules organized. Please visit www.yourhlc.com to learn more about Kristina and the products and services of HLC.