I received a hardcover copy of the of the 2015 National Parenting Publications Bronze Award winning S is for Smiling Sunrise published by WordsBright, access to the downloadable teaching guide, and the mp3 song version of the book. WordsBright is a small, independent publishing company whose focus is on enjoyable, meaningful children’s books.
S is for Smiling Sunrise was written by Vick Wadhwa a Southern California dad who wrote the book initially for his two year old daughter when she was bored with the A-B-C books he was reading to her. The rhythm of the story can be sung to the tune of the ABC song. The song version of S is for Smiling Sunrise is even available as a free-mp3 download on WordsBright. My kids loved listening to the song and would play it over and over again (especially Quinton who would also insist that I show him the book and sing along!) Not only is the music fun to listen to it also helps the children learn the positive concepts taught in S is for Smiling Sunrise.
S is for Smiling Sunrise takes learning the letters of the alphabet to a entirely new level. Not only is the alphabet being introduced but important life lessons and virtures are also being taught. Below are sample pages for the letters V and W from the book as well as an exert from the teaching guide which is available for free from the WordsBright website.
The discussion questions suggested in the teaching guide were very helpful to use when I was reading and singing the book to the kids. The vocabulary that the kids learn from S is for Smiling Sunrise encourages positive character-development and wholesome values.
S is for Smiling Sunrise would make a great gift for the young people in your life! It is recommended for children age 3 and older. I would recommend S is for Smiling Sunrise as a wonderful addition to anyone’s library including those who teach young children whether in preschool, elementary school, Sunday school or at home.
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Blessings,
Jennifer
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