Cheri J. Meiners

Carol D. Reiser children's book award.
Ages 4-8

Incredibly informative! Offers a thorough explanation of anger and healthy ways to manage it (for a child).

Key Takeaways:
- Anger comes from not getting what you want or being disrespected.
- Losing your temper only makes a situation worse: create more anger or hurt someone. So instead, be mindful of the world around you, take deep breathes, and think about your position in the problem: how you can address it. It is then when you can find peace.
- Saying sorry helps a lot.

This book teaches children the importance of listening. Children learn the importance of communication. Children will better understand how to be good listeners. Children gain a sense of belonging when they feel listened to.
Ages 3-6
Source: Amazon

This book teaches children how two respect items as well as people. This book also teaches the importance of taking careful care of things to stay in good shape and not be ruined. The character discusses why she cares for things as well as when you care for things it will make them last longer.
Ages: 3-6
Source: Amazon