Jessica's elevator

Summary/Review: "Jessica loves to ride the elevator in her apartment building. She likes meeting the other people- like the woman with the afghan dogs who give her sloppy kisses and Mr. Hotchpiggle with his double bass. But the one person Jessica does not like is the man with the red beard who calls her names like Pussycat and Blondie. This entertaining story gently encourages children to stand up for themselves and to express their feelings, important steps in the acquiring of self-esteem. "--book cover