This children’s story was timely, impactful, and thematically strong! Front of the line for teachers of young children.

This book helps children develop healthy communication patterns, improve their self-care and affects how they express and balance their emotions.

Unfortunately, the text needs a lot of editing in order to be clear, accessible and fluid, which it often lacks. Each skill level is introduced by a short story about two brothers. It was a deep mistake to not include a girl.

After each story, the author introduces two questions to open a dialogue between parents and children. It is a good idea, but instead of choosing closed questions (answered by Yes or No), I would have recommended using open-ended question, which invite people to open up more effectively.

My biggest complain about this book is the quality of the illustrations. They portrays characters in rigid and unnatural postures and are overall of extremely poor quality.

Excellent book to go beyond the definition of values.

It is a book of stories that David Nethero recommends before bedtime and according to his experience can support children to exhibit a higher emotional and behavioral IQ. These short stories are based on values and beliefs inspired by the teachings of Dr George Pratt. At the end of each one there is a brief note and discussion topics for the children, which as educators or parents we can use so that the children assimilate and manage to internalize these teachings, so that we accompany them adapting the dialogue to the most appropriate level for their personal development at any time.

Making our values known helps children to know themselves better, to live with integrity, to make more assertive decisions and attitudes, to better manage their emotions by knowing what is really important to them, to establish more appropriate social relationships and feel better with themselves, etc. My favorite story has been "Thursday: Eliminating Blame," in part because of the resonance it caused in my own emotional wounds and partly because of the questioning I have had about our cultural belief system.

My appreciation to the Publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to review the book

Though I know this is common place this day and age, I really don't agree with much of it. I have always told my Granddaughter that thunder was the angels bowling. I do try to explain to her that it is nothing to be afraid of. I feel children should have an imagination and that should be allowed to grow. They have their childhood taken away to soon now a days. Yes speak to them like an adult (no baby talk), but let them be children also. I can't imagine kindergarten children asking some of these questions.

Although I think the author's intentions are admirable, I didn't enjoy the stories in this book. They are straightforward and teach a lesson, just not compelling reading. I can't imagine reading any of the stories more than once.