The North Wind & the Sun

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the impulse to use force, yelling, or bossiness to get their way. It is a beautiful reimagining of Aesop's classic fable where the North Wind and the Sun compete to see who can strip a traveler of his coat. While the Wind tries to blow the coat off with bluster and power, the Sun succeeds through gentle warmth and patience. Philip C. Stead's soft, expressive illustrations help children ages 3 to 8 understand that kindness is often more effective than aggression. It is an essential tool for teaching emotional intelligence and the value of a 'soft' approach in a world that often prizes being the loudest or strongest.