About the Book:
Parents are thirsting for ways to imbue strength of character and compassion in their children, and are searching for help and ideas on how to give their kids a head start on the journey to becoming well-adjusted, responsible, and perceptive adults. An entertaining family discussion book for parents to read with their kids, “E is for Ethics” serves as an essential tool for parents to teach their kids how to be strong, moral adults.
Beautifully packaged, the book has 26 simple, clear stories that feature Elliott and his little sister Lucy. Each story centers on a particular positive ethic, such as honesty, kindness, charity, and integrity. Each story culminates in a series of questions that will foster discussion between parents and their children about the ethic and its implications. It’s a lively and charming book that is designed to be read and discussed as a family.
About the Author:
Ian James Corlett has had years of experience in communicating with young children—not only is he a father of two, he’s also an award-winning animated film maker in his native Canada, writing for such shows as Rolie Polie Olie, Rainbow Fish, and The Adventures of Paddington Bear. E IS FOR ETHICS is his first book. R. A. Holt is a Canadian-based illustrator, designer, and artist.
Praise:
“Corlett, a veteran in children’s television programming, hits a home run with this small (but pricey) gem of a book. Using 26 one-page stories, accompanied by darling full-color illustrations, this read-as-a-family book presents common and realistic situations where children are faced with an ethical dilemma, such as fairness, forgiveness, tact, etc. Instead of resolving the circumstance, however, the stories end with discussion questions, e.g., “How could Lucy show forgiveness?” or “What might have happened if Lucy hadn’t forgiven Elliot?” It is incredibly difficult to write these books without pontificating, and any kid’s spidey sense will tingle at the mere hint of pedantry, but Corlett avoids that trap with ease. Enthusiastically recommended.”
– Library Journal, starred review
“When their two children were young, kids’ TV writer and animator Corlett and his wife initiated a weekly family after-dinner discussion to explain and foster ethical and moral values. Admitting that he is a plain old dad and not a Ph.D. in ethics, Corlett nonetheless felt obliged to address the void in moral education left as school and even Sunday school curricula stopped routinely teaching ethics for “it seems no one wants to touch the subject of right and wrong anymore.” He developed two charming and lovably humorous characters—Elliot and his sister, Lucy—and 26 story situations that take place in families, at school, in team sports and in the community, each of which demonstrates a different ethic ranging from honesty and understanding through forgiveness, courage and perseverance to loyalty, gratitude, fairness and acceptance…this charming, interactive little book is appropriate for kids preschool to tween age and their parents.”
– Publishers Weekly
My Take on the Book
Being that I have taken ethics courses in the past, I always have questioned how to best teach my kids about thinking and acting ethically. Granted my girls are still young, but I think it is never too early to try to help my girls to understand these concepts. So what I started reading this book, I was pleased to see how well the author had made ethical concepts that effect kids simple. He uses down to earth examples which kids will relate to and understand.
The book is also full of great illustrations that my eldest daughter loved to look at.
Overall, I came to find that each chapter had a lot to say, and that the chapter and stories were great starting points to a larger conversation that I could have with my kids (especially Diva-J, my eldest).
I encourage all of you to consider this book for yourself or as a book for others. You will truly love the concepts that are found within and you will come to find the book to be a pseudo-text for ethical principles that we all should embody in our everyday lives.
Giveaway
How would you like to win a copy of this book? I am giving away two copies of this book. All you need to do is let me know why you have an interest in this book. The contest will run for one week and will end on December 28, 2009.
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