Sometimes people wonder why my flock is helpful, hardworking, and pretty polite.  I think our literary heroes have something to do with it.  See, I believe in being picky about what heroes I let into the house, especially while they are very little.

Now, before you freak out and start judging me, let me ask a question: What kinds of friends do you seek for your young kids?

Do you encourage friendships with kids who scream at their parents or have foul mouths?  What about kids who think HBO is t...