As parents, we want to instill good values to our kids. We want them to grow up kind, good-natured individuals. We want them to develop empathy - or putting oneself in someone else shoe. The book, The Cool Bean, tells a story of how kids can develop empathy and kindness to their playmates, school mates and everyone else.
I was privileged to host one of the twelve storytimes before the book will be available to the public. The book is geared toward the emotional learning of children.
It tells of a story of how the "cool beans" are famous and popular. Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. Were they famous because of how they move? Or their sunglasses?
And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . .
Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done.
The cool beans are cool because they were kind to the uncool has-been.
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It is a perfect read-aloud with kids about important topics for building social-emotional learning such as:
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In addition to the book, the publisher also sent activity sheets, sticker sheets, and cool sunglasses that we use at our storytime.
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Click here to download the printable sheets that you can use at your own storytime.
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- THE BAD SEED - reminds us that positive change is possible for all of us
- THE GOOD EGG - reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those who we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten).
Watch the book's trailer here:
The Cool Bean will be on sale on 12/3/19. Available formats are hardcover, e-book, and digital audiobook. Available at U.S. & International Retailers. Click here for more info and to purchase online.
