“Lists of wonderful books and homeschooling curriculum for multiple levels are paired with discussion prompts designed to draw character lessons out of the stories. Each title has been picked for its literary value as well as the character traits exhibited by the heroes and heroines.

Additionally, lesson plans make it easy to incorporate these homeschooling books into your family reading time, while spurring discussions that will jump off the pages and impact real life. Bible verses are provided along with memorization cards to make it easy to incorporate these essential truths into your child’s daily habits. Use this guide as a reference for trips to the library, to help add depth to family read-aloud time, as a character development curriculum, and more. This homeschooling teacher guide is not designed to be used in any standard amount of time, feel free to use at your own pace.”

Scope & Sequence

Click here to read an independent review by Anissa DeGrasse, Senior Homeschool Nation Coordinator, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine.

Related Resources:

Teaching Character Primary Package
Teaching Character Intermediate Package

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“Obadiah was annoyed. But on a bitter winter day when Obadiah needed a friend, the seagull wasn’t to be seen, and Obadiah missed it. Then, when the seagull was in trouble and Obadiah was able to help, he suddenly discovered how pleasant it was to make a friend.

Glowing pictures of old Nantucket set the scene for a story full of warmth and delightful understanding of the feelings of a very real little boy.

Beautiful Feet Books, in cooperation with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and Brinton Turkle’s grown children–Matilda Rubin, and Haynes and Jonathan Turkle–are delighted to present these new 2018 editions of the Obadiah books for the next generation of readers.

Working with Mr. Turkle’s original charcoal and watercolor paintings, we have endeavored to restore the integrity, clarity, and beauty of the artist’s work. We too hope these restored editions will play a small part in cultivating the future Mr. Turkle envisioned.”

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There are ten sacks at home, but Shan’s mother tells him to take only nine to Mr. Conley, because the tenth sack has  a hole in it. Shan wants a chocolate bar and lemon soda pop so much, he disobeys his mother and takes the tenth sack. … And, sure enough, Mr. Conley overlooks it.

But as soon as Shan begins to eat his chocolate bar and drink his lemon soda pop, he discovers something is wrong – inside him, and all around him.

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“Including notes for favorite read-alouds, new titles, and classics, the included guide will take the guesswork out of choosing the best books to foster a life-long love of reading.

This pack of intermediate readers draws out character lessons from each text and features authors such as Eleanor Estes, Sid Fleischman, Barbara Cooney, Carol Ryrie Brink, Marguerite de Angli, George MacDonald, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, and many more!

Price of pack includes [Beautiful Feet’s] award-winning Teaching Character Through Literature – Teacher Guide! This course is not designed to be completed in any standard amount of time.”

Related Resources:

Teaching Character Primary Package 

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From Beautiful Feet Books: 

We know that reading aloud is important for nurturing academic skills, but even more essential, the stories we choose to tell our children will help shape their moral imaginations. Lists of wonderful books for multiple levels are paired with discussion prompts designed to draw character lessons out of the stories. Each title has been picked for its literary value as well as the character traits exhibited by the heroes and heroines.

Additionally, lesson plans make it easy to incorporate these books into your family reading time, while spurring discussions that will jump off the pages and impact real life. Bible verses are provided along with memorization cards to make it easy to incorporate these essential truths into your child’s daily habits.

Scope & Sequence

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But where there’s a will, there’s a way, as Irene proves in the danger-fraught adventure that follows. She must defy the wiles of the wicked wind, her most formidable opponent, and overcome many obstacles before she completes her mission.

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Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge lives next door to a nursing home in which several of his good friends reside. Of course, his favorite is Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper, because she has four names just as he does.

The only problem is Miss Nancy, who is 96, has “lost” her memory. Undaunted, Wilfred sets out to “find” Miss Nancy’s memory for her.

Charming with full-colour illustrations.

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Companion Products:

Dangerous Journey – Student Guide
Dangerous Journey – Teacher Guide
Dangerous Journey Set

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“Their childlike competition plays out in a delightful story of determination and sportsmanship.

Beautiful Feet Books, in cooperation with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and Brinton Turkle’s grown children–Matilda Rubin, and Haynes and Jonathan Turkle–are delighted to present these new 2018 editions of the Obadiah books for the next generation of readers.

Working with Mr. Turkle’s original charcoal and watercolor paintings, we have endeavored to restore the integrity, clarity, and beauty of the artist’s work. We too hope these restored editions will play a small part in cultivating the future Mr. Turkle envisioned.”

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In this tale, Obadiah has determined to become a fearless pirate when he grows up—to roam the seas with buried treasure in secret places! But the gift of an heirloom telescope and a gentle lesson from his father on true bravery give Obadiah an entirely new perspective on courage.

Brinton Turkle’s warm and engaging watercolors suit the text perfectly.”

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