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Double Trouble by Dandi Daley Mackall might grab your attention because of the cute horse on the cover. This I Can Read book published by Zonderkidz has an important message about the truth and taking responsibilities for your actions.
Jen loved riding her horse, Bob. One day, she rides Bob into a Mrs. Gray's flower garden. It was not on purpose, but the flowers are ruined. She decides not to tell Mrs. Gray. "It was such a little thing" so why not keep quiet.
Later, her horse starts to have a problem while walking. The vet figures out the little thing that is causing a big problem.
Children can learn that not admitting when you are wrong is no small matter. It affects you and the person you hurt.
Young children and parents will enjoy this short story and beautiful illustrations.
Rating: 4 stars
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Anger is a normal feeling. What happens after we get angry can get us in trouble. Teaching Christ's Children About Feeling Angry by Corine Hyman uses beautiful illustrations and the Word of God to help kids know the best way to respond to anger.
The story is told by a young girl, Tayniesha, who tells us about the times she gets mad. Her brother teases her or she is told to stop something she wants to do are some reasons why she gets so upset.
Tayniesha does not handle her anger in the best way. Her mom makes a wise choice and shows her daughter scriptures so she can learn how to handle her anger. Her mom lets her daughter know that feeling angry is okay, but we must not sin.
This book is right on time for my family. I have 10 year old boy/girl twins and a 6 year old daughter. We are dealing with how to handle our anger. I want my kids to know that anger is normal and okay. God shows us the best way to deal with such a powerful emotion. I believe most children can relate to the girl in this book. The situations she talks about are real and it's just enough to get your child to open up about their angry feelings. This book will help me reinforce what my family has been discussing recently. God's Word is powerful and this book uses scripture references and a short story to help our little ones to be their best.
You can read more about the author and her books on her website - http://www.booksbycorine.com/
Rating: 4 stars
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The Critter Club is a series about elementary school children who run an animal rescue shelter. I don't remember if an age was mentioned, but I guess these kids are in 3rd or 4th grade. Book #3 is Liz Learns a Lesson. Liz was so excited that summer vacation was about to start. She would be able to do her favorite things - take an art class and take care of pets at the Critter Club.
Unfortunately, summer school was not a part of plans. Math was not her best subject. The principal and her mom thought summer school would help her improve in math. Liz was very disappointed especially since summer school was at the same time as art class. She thought that this would be the worst summer ever.
In summer school, she found friends, a cool teacher and even a turtle for their class pet. Her days were filled with summer school in the morning and the Critter Club in the afternoon. The best part is that she did improve in math. She even got an A on her last math test.
I started reading this book while I was in the library. I thought this was just right book for my nine year old daughter who struggles with math and she has a love for animals. It is a chapter book that is just right for children in grades 2nd to 4th grade. You should also consider reading this book to your younger children. A chapter a night at bedtime would be great. Liz learns that a change in her plans is not the worst thing ever and taking the time to get help with a difficult subject will help in the long run.
Rating: 4 stars
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