Books for children that focus on character building topics. Passing values on to our children can be challenging. Being parents ourselves, we enjoy creating fun stories, games and activities with the goal of helping kids think about positive character traits.
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The latest book by the author of the bestselling series "The Courage to Be Disliked," which has sold 9 million copies worldwide. "I," who has been promoted to section chief but is anxious, grows up through dialogue with the philosopher "Sensei," despite feeling confused. ◆I will solve the problems of leaders in this way! ◇Let's say "thank you" to young people who have no sense of responsibility. ◇There is nothing wrong with not having confidence as a leader. ◇Acknowledge the existence of people who repeatedly make the same mistakes. ◇Pay attention to future possibilities, even if you are a stubborn veteran. ◇When it's hard to be the boss, remind yourself what makes you happy.
One thousand paper cranes to achieve your heart’s desire. 1945, Hiroshima: Ichiro is a teenage boy relaxing at home with his friend Hiro. Moments later there is a blinding flash as the horrific nuclear bomb is dropped. With great bravery the two boys find Hiro’s fiveyear- old sister Keiko in the devastated and blasted landscape. When Hiro succumbs to his wounds, Ichiro is the only one who can take care of Keiko. But in the chaos Ichiro loses her when he sets off to find help. Seventy years later, the loss of Keiko and his broken promise to his dying friend are haunting the old man’s fading years. Mizuki, his grandaughter, is determined to help him. As the Japanese legend goes, if you have the patience to fold a thousand paper cranes, you will find your heart’s desire; and it turns out her grandfather has only one more origami crane to fold . . . Narrated in a compelling mix of prose, free verse and haiku poems, this is a haunting and powerful novel of courage and survival, with full-page illustrations by Natsko Seki.
