Thursday, June 11, 2009

D is for Dragon Fruit


Travel around the world and learn about a variety of fruit in this unique alphabet book. Expose children to a variety of fruit, countries, and cultures by learning about exotic fruit from around the world.

The Love Ring


Madison loves to play dress up with her mother’s costume jewelry. Yet as soon as she stumbles across a sparkling amethyst ring, the beaded necklaces and plastic bracelets are no match for the beautiful crystal. Madison is forbidden to touch the ring once her mother finds out. But she can’t keep her eyes and naturally her hands off of it, especially when her friends are begging to see it. When Knuckles, the school bully demands to see the ring, Madison soon learns that it is much more than just a beautiful crystal. The Love Ring examines themes of disobedience, remorse, and forgiveness.

Polka-Dot Face


Polka-Dot Face is an inspiring story about a young girl’s journey toward self-acceptance. This book encourages children of all ages to accept themselves and not let the words of others change how they feel.
Book Synopsis:
Nine-year-old Madison has lots of friends and enjoys school. All is well until Frankie, the new kid on the block calls her polka-dot face. Madison is taken on a roller coaster ride of trial and error as her best friend Imani tries to help her get rid of her spots. Will Imani’s experiments work or will Madison be a polka-dot face forever?

Sweet Pea Books

Instilling proper values in our children is imperative to their social development. Although this is a challenging task in this day and age, it is necessary to promote the development of good character to raise responsible children. Sweet Pea Books, Inc. is dedicated to producing multicultural stories that inspire, amuse, and explore ethical themes.

Teaching Values through Literature
Children's literature can be a great starting point to introducing students to a number of ethical characteristics. It offers children the opportunity to actively engage in books while simultaneously exploring values and ethical questions. Polka-Dot Face by author/illustrator, Monique Duncan, promotes self acceptance and encourages high self-esteem.

"Healthy self-esteem is a child's armor against the challenges of the world. Kids who feel good about themselves seem to have an easier time handling conflicts and resisting negative pressures. They tend to smile more readily and enjoy life. These kids are realistic and generally optimistic."
-The Nemours Foundation

Learn more about promoting good character in your children and building their self-esteem at www.education.com/topic/nurture-good-character