Fia and the Butterfly: 7 Stories for Character Education

In this wonderful book for children and those who care for them, you will meet Fredericka Inez Anderson--Fia--an 11-year old African American girl who lives during the year 1963.Fia has problems that are typical for children her age--she has to meet new friends at her new school, she doesn't like the way she looks, and she just hates her school uniform In addition, because she lives during the time of the Civil Rights Movement, Fia has an unusual problem, too. She is afraid to go to church In "Fia and the Butterfly: 7 Stories for Character Education," Fia goes to a magical place where she meets a wise friend who tells her seven stories--one story for each of the principles celebrated during the cultural holiday of Kwanzaa. The stories help Fia to address her problems and to feel better about life and about herself. This 2007 edition contains twelve questions at the end of each chapter in test-prep format and Character Development Activities that make it easier for parents and teachers to engage young people in the lessons learned in the stories

Author: Lonnetta M. Taylor-Gaines
Publisher: Character Education Press
Published: 12/18/2007
Pages: 148
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9780979541407