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Friday, February 17, 2012

The Golden Rule




Book Title: The Golden Rule


Author(s): Mike Berenstain


Illustrator: Berenstain Bears, Inc.


Publisher: Zonderkidz


Copyright Date: 2008


Genre: Picture Book – The Golden Rule


Brief Annotation:


Sister Bear just received a gift: a golden, heart-shaped locket with the golden rule inscribed. She doesn’t quite understand it, but is faced with making a decision about whether or not to invite the new girl to play with her during recess. She soon realizes the meaning behind the golden rule and asks the new girl to join her and her friends for a game of hopscotch.


Your Rating (1-5) and why:


4 – The golden rule can be very tricky for younger kids to understand, and I think this book would give the younger children a simple yet meaningful example for them to comprehend. It does get a bit wordy, but I remember loving the Berenstain Bears when I was younger. Also, the illustrations complimented the story pretty well, especially when demonstrating the difficult emotions that come from carrying out the golden rule.


Readers who will like this book:


I’d say that even though the content is pretty advanced, the illustrations would definitely appeal to a younger crowd - probably kindergarteners and first graders.


Question to ask about this book before a read aloud:


Was there ever a time when someone treated you in a way you didn’t like?

Was there ever a time when you treated someone else in a way that wasn’t really kind or fair?


1. Interest Level (age): 4-7

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