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Friday, February 17, 2012

The Golden Rule


Book Title: The Golden Rule


Author(s): Ilene Cooper


Illustrator: Gabi Swiatkowska


Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers


Copyright Date: 2007


Genre: Picture Book – The Golden Rule


Brief Annotation:


A boy and his grandfather are walking down the street when they come across a billboard that says, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” The boy is curious about what that means his grandfather tells him about the golden rule and how many different cultures and religions around the world also have their own version of the golden rule. The boy begins to understand the meaning behind the golden rule and realizes that if he wants others to treat him kindly, then he must also be kind to others. It starts with him.


Your Rating (1-5) and why:


5 – I really like how this book makes the extra effort in showing how the golden rule is truly a valuable and golden idea – and that it is universal! The illustrations are beautiful and the writing does a good job of informing the reader of the golden rule and also applying the golden rule to situations a younger audience can understand.


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I think this would be a great read aloud for all school-aged children and young adults, whether that means they’re in Kindergarten or 12th grade. It’s good to be reminded of the principles behind the golden rule. Those principles should underlie all of the rules and guidelines in life.


Question to ask about this book before a read aloud:


What is the golden rule?

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): 5-11

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