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A Gumdrop Tale: The Day It Rained on Sugar Mountain

A Gumdrop Tale: The Day It Rained on Sugar Mountain

Li, Shen
Russell, R. Elizabeth
Cottenie, Kelby

Hardcover

General Juvenile Fiction

Publisher Price: $27.99

ISBN10: 1038305926
ISBN13: 9781038305923
Publisher: FriesenPress
Published: Sep 23 2024
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Discover a children's picture book about unity unlike any other.

High atop a magical mountain made of gumdrop candy, a utopian society for kids thrives in perfect harmony. The people of Sugar Mountain listen to one another, lift each other up, and work together in joyful peace and community. Then a mysterious stranger arrives - and everything changes.

One by one seeds of doubt and negativity take root. Friendships fracture. Trust dissolves. Their beloved utopia begins to crumble. And as storm clouds gather and heavy rain threatens their mountain home, the people must make a choice: stay divided or find their way back to each other.

A Gumdrop Tale is a social emotional learning book for ages 7 and up that weaves powerful themes of unity, acceptance, and conflict resolution for children into an unforgettable story. Readers will explore awareness and empathy for kids through characters they will love and a world they will never forget.

What makes this book truly special is its layered storytelling. Young readers will enjoy an exciting adventure. Older readers and parents will uncover a deeper meaning about society, community, and what it truly means to belong. The more you read, the more you discover.

Perfect for:
Classroom read-alouds and discussion books for children
Parents looking for values-based picture books
Teachers seeking books about kindness and cooperation
Any child ready for a story with real meaning

A Gumdrop Tale: The Day It Rained on Sugar Mountain is more than just a story. It is a conversation starter, an imagination sparker, and a gentle reminder that even when things fall apart, coming together is always possible.

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