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Follow on Google News |  Fabulous Freebie for Kindle Fire June 12-16 "This is a great book" TESSA ON HER OWNTessa, a young red fox living in the beautiful Ojai valley, is lazy. She depends on her brother Rex to share his meals with her. But when she has to strike out on her own, she learns the importance of work and being able to take care of herself.
TessaOnHerOwn_ By Rosette (N.Y.) This review is from: TESSA ON HER OWN Homeless, Moving, Self-Reliance Children's Picture Book (Fully Illustrated Version) (Kindle Edition) This is a charming story with beautiful illustrations that will help children learn that it is neither desirable nor beneficial to be lazy, and that they need to develop skills as they grow which will help them to live on their own someday when they are grown. The "Letter to Parents & Educators" with the questions at the end of the story will help children think about and discuss the message that the story conveys. The "Enrichment" 5.0 out of 5 stars Kids book, January 24, 2013 By Darcy Hoban "Darc" (Glyndon, MN USA) Bought this book for my child, and she loves it and it can keep her occupied when needed. Easy to do. 5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and caring, January 19, 2013 By Lilfroglady Great practice reading for little ones with a good moral for the children to learn. My third grade girl loved the story. 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Kid Book, December 21, 2012 By cambo1146 Good book. Read it with my eight year old…simple yet gets the point; across teaches independence in a fun and easy to read way. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, October 6, 2012 By Val (West USA) Great book to read to your kids. The kids were spell bound and I was, too. It was beautiful on our kindle fire! After reading, the kids all said, "More!" :) 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and inspiring, October 5, 2012 By E. Achilles Morse "vermontgypsy" A well written book with wonderful morals and illustrations. My son and I both enjoyed the story. Thanks for sharing this book with us; we will be looking forward to more of your books. 5.0 out of 5 stars Young viewers and readers will find themselves encouraged in age-appropriate ways to be responsible for their own care By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) The setting for this story is the coastal mountains and the Ojai Valley of Southern California where we met Tessa, a young red fox who is rather lazy. Instead of learning how to hunt for herself, Tessa relies on her brother Rex to share his meals with her. It's when Tessa tries to strike out on her own that she learns the importance of work and being able to take care of herself - as well as others who depend on her. "Tessa On Her Own" is highly recommended. Young readers will find themselves encouraged in age-appropriate ways to be responsible for their own care, develop a positive attitude toward work, become introduced to the world of red foxes and other wildlife, as well as information on California in general and the Ojai Valley in particular. TESSA ON HER OWN Double Tap to ZOOM to enlarge type Fully Illustrated Version Picture Book for reading with the younger child - ages 3-6 This version of TESSA ON HER OWN includes all the luminous illustrations just waiting to enchant children of any age, and especially the read-to set. If the text-only version is better for your needs, then please click on TESSA ON HER OWN in the Text-Only Version for the serious young reader - ages 6-9. Happy reading in either Version. TESSA ON HER OWN will encourage young readers to take care of themselves in age-appropriate ways. It will also help develop a positive attitude toward work. SELF-RELIANCE...WORKING TO TAKE CARE OF OURSELVES Meet Tessa, a beautiful California red fox, and share a modern fable in praise of industry. While her brothers and sisters learn to stalk, chase, and pounce-Tessa lies half asleep under a blackberry bush, waiting for lunch to be served. Then one day, big brother Rex decides it is time Tessa started hunting for herself. "You can't be a lazy fox forever," he tells her. Tessa doesn't like to be told what to do. So with her bright tail dragging in the dust, she strikes off to live on her own. Tessa soon discovers, however, that the life of a scavenger is not easy. And when she has to spend a scary night in a smelly garbage dumpster, she decides she is better off doing what foxes do naturally-hunting for dinner. Tessa's tale takes place in the Ojai Valley of southern California's coastal mountains. From the rough chaparral of the Topa Topa bluffs to the wildflower fields and orange groves of the valley below, illustrator Itoko Maeno has recreated the beauty of one of California's most scenic locations. And in addition to her perfect depictions of the elusive red fox, she has rendered a charming supporting cast of wildlife-playful field mice, a bossy California quail, a gruff mule deer, an unfriendly coyote, and a bandit raccoon with her laughing pups. Author Alyssa Chase's story has the straightforward charm of a fable-a classic statement in praise of industry for today's child. A SURPRISE and added bonus is the "Enrichment Information" A second big plus is the "Letter to Parents and Educators" which includes many relevant questions and comments to facilitate conversation with young readers about the message of the story...the value of work and becoming self-reliant. So even though on the surface this is just an engaging story for children, it is also truly helpful in a real way. MAKING THE CASE FOR CHARACTER EDUCATION If you are tired of bullying, teasing, youth violence, gangs, vandalism, drug abuse, sexual misconduct… If you are tired of the crisis with our older youth… If you want to help make a difference one tiny step at a time… Then this is the eBook for your children ages 3-9. Read WITH your children and grandchildren, discuss the concept and message… and know that you are part of the movement sweeping America to bring back our important values by restoring character education in our homes and schools. (signed) The Thoughtful Parent www.childrensebooksbyjoan.com End
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