These children’s books go beyond the story.
Teach your kids and grandkids values, morals, and kindness through picture books!
Diane Etherington, with Children’s Hour Bookstore, shares five children’s books that spark important conversations.
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Heart Strings
Summary: This book emphasizes the idea that we are all connected. It highlights our connections with family, friends, and even strangers, encouraging kindness towards everyone we encounter.
Key Lesson: Understanding our interconnectedness fosters kindness and empathy in children.
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The Coat
Summary: A little girl eagerly waits to inherit her sister’s red coat. When she finally gets it, she encounters a woman and child without coats in the cold. The girl’s empathy leads her to give her cherished coat to the child in need.
Key Lesson: This story teaches children to think beyond themselves and act with compassion.
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Miss Rumphius
Summary: Inspired by her grandfather’s advice to make the world more beautiful, a girl plants lupine seeds across the countryside. Her actions result in a landscape filled with beautiful flowers.
Key Lesson: Encourages children to contribute positively to the world in their unique ways.
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Books Make Good Friends
Summary: This book explores the challenges of making friends. A little girl uses books to connect with others, eventually stepping out of her comfort zone to form friendships.
Key Lesson: Highlights the importance of reaching out to others and the role of books in building connections.
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George and Martha
Summary: This compilation of stories about two hippopotamuses, George and Martha, covers various social situations. Each story teaches a lesson, such as respecting privacy and showing empathy.
Key Lesson: Provides children with practical lessons on social interactions and empathy.
Visit the Children’s Hour Bookstore at 9th and 9th for more recommendations.
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