What an awesome story, told in a very simple, easy to understand way!
What an awesome story, told in a very simple, easy to understand way! I am a retired teacher. I would have used this book with the grades I taught of 3-5 to share the importance of inclusion of all students. It also shares the lesson in forgiveness of those who have not been kind! I would have definitely used this book at the beginning of the school year when new students have joined the school family.
I would use this as an opener to a discussion at the beginning of the school year. Knowing that new students may feel shy and uncertain about making new friends, it could help students as a group brainstorm ideas on how to include them (new and/or shy students alike).
It also will share the idea with those who are shy to find something they are passionate about and share that with others who may never have experienced it, such as Sophia did with her discovery of the dandelion horn! Her wish came true through her excitement to share with others!
The illustrations are so bright and colorful! Wonderfully done! I applaud the author and the caring way he has shared the lessons in this story!
—Debbie DeffinbaughRetired Teacher