CHARACTER EDUCATION TOPIC: COURAGE
First Day Blues: The purpose behind the illustrations and rhymes are to give each child the courage they need to embark on a journey they have not experienced previously. Like adults, children want to feel secure no matter where they are. This book illustrates how things may appear more intimidating than they actually are. “First Day Blues” gives each child the courage to experience their first day of school with excitement rather than fear.
CHARACTER EDUCATION TOPIC: CREATIVITY
Oh So Boring Day: It’s the book every child needs to have to inspire their much needed creativity when the weather doesn’t permit a fun time outdoors. Cinnamon & Spice are forced to come up with their own clever ways of having fun inside the house. In this book, the young girls’ originality keeps them from being bound by the norm.