Tom and the Two Handles Author:Hoban Boys and fist fights seem to go together, and parents have long sought a solution to this vexing situation. "A problem is like a jug with two handles," says Father when Tom comes home with a bloody nose, "You can say that Kenny gave you a bloody nose and the next time you'll get even. You can pick the problem up that that handle. Or you can say ... more »that you had a bad time with your best friend, but you'll make it up and be friends again. That's the other handle." But when Tom tries to make up with Kenny, one word somehow leads to another, and another bloody nose ensues. The happy ending of this warm and witty story will amuse parents and teachers as much as it will delight the beginning readers for whom it was written.« less