When
Ahanu wins an award for being thoughtful, Joshua rejoices him.
However, Joshua's joy is tampered by unkind remarks about Ahanu from
other boys. After processing the situation with his dad, Joshua
confronts the boys and stands up for Ahanu. Joshua encourages Ahanu
and finds joy in their friendship.
My
girls are both homeschooled and I continually look for resources that
can teach them how to respond to social situations they may
encounter. I liked that Thoughtfull offers
positive
values and responses while confronting the common occurrence of
bullying:
- Thoughtfull affirms that all people are valuable and uniquely gifted by God.
- Joshua speaks to the bullies about Ahanu's gifts, demonstrating a healthy way to confront bullying.
- Perhaps most importantly, Joshua's relationship with Ahanu teaches that we ought to embrace each other rather than shying away from others who are differently-abled than us.
Thoughtfull is a hard-cover book that seems well-made and durable. The illustrations featured a racially diverse group of children and complemented the story nicely. My daughters (ages 3 and 6) enjoyed looking at them while reading the story.
I recommend Thoughtfull
to parents of children between ages three to seven. There is a
“Parent Connection” with Scripture and questions to discuss
together.
Disclosure of Material Connection:
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to
write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I
am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s
16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and
Testimonials in Advertising."
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