"Gwen's Attitude" - a bookwrap

 

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Gwen's Gratitude: A Moral Lesson on Gratitude

Authored by Marie Zhang

Illustrated by Hibah Habibah

Specs

* Reading Age:  2-8 years

* Grade Level: PS-3

* Length/Paperback:  24 pages

* Publisher: Books to Hook Publishing, LLC

* Pub. Date: February 22,2022

* ISBN-10: 1956525432

* ISBN-13: 978-1956525434

* Language:  English

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The Book

 

What an important life lesson for little ones to learn early on in life!  Gwen throws temper tantrums whenever she wants something and doesn't get her own way.  She constantly demands things which puts much stress on her mother due to her ungrateful attitude. Gwen's attitude gradually begins to change when she looks around at other kid's behaviours and finds out how blessed she really is.  

 On the way to school she grumps about the lunch her mom packs for her.  It doesn't make her drool.  At recess she finds a sad little boy with tears in his eyes who has nothing to eat.  She realizes then how blessed she is.  Gwen wants to wear her favourite coat but throws a hissy fit when she finds out that it is still unwashed in the laundry.  At the playground later on she sees a little girl shivering in the cold on a swing.  She doesn't have a coat or jacket to wear and Gwen knows she is truly blessed to own her warm, coat. Through many more meaningful encounters Gwen learns to be thankful for what she has, realizing that so many other kids do not have the things that she takes for granted. 

The book is written in rhyme and the illustrations are colourful and expressive.  Rhyming teaches kids the playful rhythm of language and to learn to read with expression.  "Gwen's Gratitude" teaches kids morals and appreciative etiquette.  Being grateful for receiving acts of kindness from others, whether they are big or small, is a beautiful virtue to embrace.  The publisher has listed the take-aways from sharing and discussing this book :

* Gratitude is everywhere - ABUNDANCE.

* Be thankful for what you have - APPRECIATION.

* Reflect on your actions and change your behaviour accordingly -    CHANGE.

* The importance of an apology when mistakes are made - ASK FOR FORGIVNESS. 

  I love the book and highly recommend it!   

Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS! 

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Meet the Author

 

Marie Zhang has dreamed of being an author ever since she started reading at a young age. She was born in Singapore, raised in Perth, Australia, and is currently working as an English teacher in Taiwan. Along with a love of writing, she also has a passion for languages and is learning Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Korean. So far, Marie has published two books, Leon’s Lesson and Gwen’s Gratitude, which are part of a moral series that strives to teach children to become better members of society. With her stories, Marie wants to make a difference in the world and hopes to inspire and empower young kids to do the same.

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