Grumpy Or Grateful?

Tonja Howard is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate Grumpy or Grateful, the first book in her "Virtues and Values" picture book series, The series focuses on instilling important virtues and values in children, starting with gratitude. Tonja explained that her journey as a parent inspired the creation of this series, emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation of virtues and values in children's lives. Gratitude, in particular, plays a central role as it leads to greater happiness, improved health, and enhanced relationships. Through their books, they aim to help children develop a positive mindset and approach to life. Jed and Tonja discussed the significance of teaching values through storytelling, as children learn best through stories and relatable characters. The series covers various virtues, including respect, kindness, confidence, honesty, humbleness, self-discipline, and trust. They also highlighted the positive impact of older children mentoring younger ones, fostering connections and teaching valuable life lessons. Overall, Tonja's passion for empowering children and parents to live virtuously and gratefully drives her mission to make a difference through the "Virtues and Values" series. Click here to visit Tonja's website - www.Tonjahoward.com  Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com