About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating the social complexities of fairness, honesty, and cooperation. Through four gentle fables populated with animal characters, Mirra Ginsburg offers simple wisdom for common childhood dilemmas. The stories metaphorically explore themes of justice, kindness, and the power of teamwork, making abstract concepts feel accessible and safe. Appropriate for children ages 5 to 8, this collection is an excellent tool for starting conversations about right and wrong, using timeless folklore to model positive behavior in a way that feels more like a story and less like a lecture.
What Parents Should Know
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The approach is metaphorical. Any peril is mild and cartoonish, focused on characters being tricked or facing a challenge, not life-threatening danger. The resolutions are always hopeful and restore a sense of justice and order. The book is secular, focusing on universal moral lessons.
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