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The Lemon Who Learned To Be Sweet
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781764112017
Publisher: Nugget Publishing
Published: Sep 1 2025
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A charming children's book about the importance of kindness, friendship and self-worth - perfect for ages 3-8
Meet Zest, the shiniest lemon in the fruit bowl who believes his perfect appearance makes him better than everyone else.
I'm Zest, I'm the BEST from my feet to my stem!
But when Zest's mean comments and boastful behaviour leave him in a sour situation, he's forced to look beyond his yellow peel and consider what's really important. Through colourful illustrations and gentle humour, this rhyming picture book helps children learn alongside Zest that true beauty comes from within, and that kindness and friendship are what make someone truly special.
This heartwarming story for preschoolers and elementary children teaches valuable social-emotional learning lessons about:
- Empathy and compassion
- The dangers of judging by appearances
- Dealing with bullying
- Building self-esteem and confidence
- The importance of saying I'm sorry
The Lemon Who Learned To Be Sweet joins the ranks of beloved character education books that help children develop a growth mindset. With its cast of adorable fruit and vegetable characters, this food-themed picture book delivers powerful messages about inner worth in a way young readers can understand and enjoy.
A perfect read-aloud book for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to encourage children to be kind, thoughtful, and accepting of others.
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