The little boy says he can love anyone else except for Tim. The little boy's imagination runs wild. He could live with and be neighborly to a polar bear, elephants and any other animal you could think of except Tim. By the end of the book, his way of thinking changes and he makes a friend.
My kids gave this book a "thumbs up". Today was rough between the twins. Fighting between the two started early this morning. I had to remind them to love each other even when they disagree. "Don't touch me"..."Get out of my room"...."Stop correcting me" are a few of the phrases shouted back and forth between the two. After reading this book, things improved for about an hour and then the fight was back on. Tomorrow I hope they are the best of friends again.
I have had a few "Tims" in my life. I have felt that there is no way I could love that person, but reading a children's book reminds who I represent and what He expects.
It is so good to reienforce good habits by reading a story that children can relate too. It not only teaches them to have a love for reading, but also gives them an example. Instead of us parents always saying stop arguing or stop because "I said so". Melissa you are setting a great example as a parent.
ReplyDelete@Thoughful1...Thank you for your comment. This time of my life is challenging, but rewarding as a parent.
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