Welcome to the community of 7 Oaks! Meet the residents: Goob Bear is big, friendly, and loves the outdoors. Jumper Rabbit loves and plays all kinds of sports. Lily Skunk is very crafty and loves art. Sammy Squirrel likes playing with gadgets and fixing things. His twin sister Sophie loves reading, math, and enjoys using big words that she has to explain to her friends. Pokey Porcupine likes to lie around in his hammock and play his harmonica all day. Tagalong Allie is a mouse that loves to follow the gang around. And Ernie the worm is very shy, so you have to go looking for him.Each chapter of this book introduces children to one of Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" though a story. In chapter one, Sammy Squirrel is "Bored! Bored! Bored!" & looking for someone else to entertain him. Eventually he learns that he needs to be proactive (Habit 1) "You're in Charge!" Each chapter ends with discussion questions that parents can go over with kids & then a list of activities that can be done. There is also a paragraph or two at the end of each chapter for parents, discussing the habit and how to reinforce it with your kids as you are reading.
Our 6 year old really enjoys these characters and finds the stories entertaining. This is one library book that we like well enough to purchase & make it a permanent fixture in our library. It's a great way to introduce children to these positive life habits.
Sojourner
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