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Book titled 'the tree of goodness' by Andrew Newman with a tree illustration on the cover.
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  • Illustration of a book with a child and cat on a white background, featuring text about snuggle breathing.
  • Animated tree character with a question about goodness on a wooden background
  • Wooden disc with tree cutout and text on a brown background
  • Wooden cutout with a chair and tree illustration on a wooden background with text.
  • Wooden disc with a diagram of a tree's growth stages and a quote on a brown background
  • Wooden plaque with tree illustration and text on a brown background
  • Illustration of a tree with a bird and squirrel on a wooden background with text.
  • Illustration of a yoga pose sequence titled 'The Goodness Stretch' on a brown background.
  • Logo of 'the tree of goodness' with a stylized tree on a beige background.
  • Book titled 'the tree of goodness' by Andrew Newman with a tree illustration on the cover.
  • Back cover of a book titled 'The Tree of Goodness' with text and a barcode.
  • Illustration of a book with a child and cat on a white background, featuring text about snuggle breathing.
  • Animated tree character with a question about goodness on a wooden background
  • Wooden disc with tree cutout and text on a brown background
  • Wooden cutout with a chair and tree illustration on a wooden background with text.
  • Wooden disc with a diagram of a tree's growth stages and a quote on a brown background
  • Wooden plaque with tree illustration and text on a brown background
  • Illustration of a tree with a bird and squirrel on a wooden background with text.
  • Illustration of a yoga pose sequence titled 'The Goodness Stretch' on a brown background.
  • Logo of 'the tree of goodness' with a stylized tree on a beige background.
The Tree of Goodness: Growing children's self belief in their natural goodness

The Tree of Goodness: Growing children's self belief in their natural goodness
$19.99
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Storytime with Andrew Newman: A Read-Along of The Tree of Goodness

Uncover the profound lesson of 'The Tree of Goodness,' a timeless rhyming bedtime story designed to help children ages 3 to 8 grow their self-belief and recognize their inherent goodness.

This beautiful story asks the simple yet profound question: What makes a tree good? Children explore this concept through the many aspects of a tree’s nature, learning a valuable lesson about their own self-worth and inner beauty.

How 'The Tree of Goodness' Helps You Support Your Children:

Self-Belief and Confidence: Through the story’s exploration of a tree’s goodness, you can help your child build a strong sense of self-belief and confidence. The narrative reinforces that they are good just as they are, fostering a healthy self-esteem.
Emotional Awareness: The story’s gentle questioning approach encourages children to think deeply about their own qualities and virtues, promoting emotional awareness and self-reflection.
Positive Affirmation: By illustrating that goodness is inherent and does not depend on external factors, you can teach your child the importance of self-acceptance and positive affirmation.
Calming Bedtime Routine: The included Goodness Stretch at the end of the story helps children relax their bodies and minds, creating a calming bedtime routine that promotes restful sleep.
Executive Function: Reading this story together helps your kids develop the executive function skills of organization, prioritization and metacognition.

Key Features:

Snuggle Breathing Meditation: Start each story with this simple breathing exercise to help you and your child calm down and connect, setting a peaceful tone for storytime.
Heartfelt Characters: The tree’s journey and its exploration of inherent goodness will inspire and empower your child, helping them feel confident and valued.
Activity Pages: Use these interactive pages to engage in meaningful conversations with your child, deepening the core lessons of the story and enhancing your bonding experience.

Bundle Information:

"The Tree of Goodness" is part of the Self-Worth Bundle, which is designed to help children overcome self-doubt and insecurity by nurturing their self-esteem and confidence​.

Praise for 'The Tree of Goodness':

“I hope that the Tree of Goodness reaches many readers. The words in your book are simple yet full of wisdom, the artwork is elegant and filled with a sense of humor. Children, as well as adults, will learn the meaning of deep ecology from reading this book.”
— Satish Kumar, Editor in Chief: Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine

“A wonderful story that reminds us of the inherent goodness within ourselves and the natural world.”
— Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, R. Psych. & Author

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