Friendliness

K-Gr 3-Each book explains the featured value through a simple question-and-answer format. Real-world examples will help children to understand and associate with the subjects and situations. The first book discusses what friendliness is, why it is important, and its benefits. The second book addresses generosity with time, food, money, knowledge, etc. Each chapter spread features a paragraph of text facing a large, clear photo. The full-color pictures are basic, with an even balance of gender and multicultural representation. Amy Krouse Rosenthal's Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons (HarperCollins, 2006) is great for reinforcement of values.-Colleen D. Bocka, Nathaniel Rochester Community School, Rochester, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Through various examples, children learn about friendliness and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even in one's own neighborhood, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of being fri Excerpted from Friendliness by Cynthia A. Klingel, Cynthia Klingel All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.