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The Happy Pencil
Paperback
Series: The Happy Pencil
ISBN13: 9781067044237
Publisher: Gurukun Publishing
Published: Mar 7 2025
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A Heartwarming Story About Gratitude, Feelings, and Finding Happiness
Perfect for fans of books that teach emotional skills like The Invisible String and The Rabbit Listened.
What happens when a little pencil gets thrown away?
The Happy Pencil is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that follows a gentle adventure filled with emotion, discovery, and an important life lesson.
When Pencil is lost and alone, he must learn how to feel better, ask for help, and discover the joy that comes from being cared for-and caring for the things we have.
A Powerful Story for Young Hearts (Ages 3-8)
This meaningful story helps children understand:
- How to feel better when they are sad or lonely
- The importance of taking care of their belongings
- The power of gratitude and appreciation
- Why asking for help is a strong and positive choice
A Story That Inspires Creativity and Connection
With charming illustrations and a gentle message, The Happy Pencil encourages children to:
- Use their imagination
- Express their feelings
- Feel safe, supported, and understood
A Unique Story from Okinawa, Japan
Written and illustrated by Mitsu Tomari from Miyako Island, this special story has been passed down through generations and is now shared with children around the world.
Perfect For:
- Bedtime reading
- Preschool and early learners
- Parents teaching emotional skills
- Classrooms and storytime
A story children will want to read again and again-and one that helps them feel a little happier every time.
やさしさ、感謝の気持ち、そして「物を大切にする心」を育てる心あたたまる絵本です。
ある日、小さなえんぴつくんが道に落ちてしまいました。
ひとりぼっちで、不安で、さみしくて、どうしたらいいかわかりません。
「だれか助けて...」
でも声を出すことはできません。
はたして、えんぴつくんは、だれかに気づいてもらえるのでしょうか？
この物語を通して、お子さまは自然にこんな大切なことを学べます。
・感謝する心
・物を大切にする気持ち
・助けを求める勇気
・思いやりとやさしさ
・悲しい気持ちとの向き合い方
やわらかなイラストと親しみやすいストーリーで、寝る前の読み聞かせにもぴったり。
3歳〜8歳のお子さまにおすすめ。
親子で心を育てる、何度も読みたくなる一冊です。
沖縄発、心温まる物語 宮古島出身の渡真利みつさんが作・絵を手がけたこの特別な物語は、代々語り継がれ、今では世界中の子どもたちに届けられています。 こんなシーンに最適：就寝前の読み聞かせ
未就学児や幼児
保護者が子どもに感情面の発達を促す際
教室や読み聞かせ会
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