The Gift of Reaching Out: An Offer of Kindness

In this book, The Gift of Reaching Out, Yankele thinks back to the time he did not give his seat to an older man on the bus. With his mom's guidance, he is determined to find this person, to apologize for being inconsiderate. The rest of the story is quite surprising. (Read the prequel "A Seat on the Bus" also by Aviva Hermelin) for story of what happened to Yankele on the bus.)

The Jewish Values Series presents stories featuring children as they learn the appropriate response to new or difficult situations, based on Jewish values, middot.

Whether you read these stories aloud or your child is already a reader, these stories will create an ideal atmosphere to introduce themes and concepts for their personal growth and development.

Other sections are also included in the book: 1-A glossary of unfamiliar words; 2-Think and Discuss Questions; 3-Ten Jewish Values (Which ones are familiar to you?)

Aviva Hermelin has a unique talent to write and illustrate the stories that she wants to tell to children. As an avid reader of classics for children, and with her experience working in pre-schools in Israel and the United States, Aviva has mastered the techniques of communicating concepts to young children through her artistry. Six books about the Grizzbear family in the "Animals Build Character" series fulfill Aviva's dream to bring character-building stories, with animals as the focus, to young children.Now, with this book, Aviva begins her next series about teaching Jewish values to children."My goal is that the values learned and reinforced through these stories will have a positive influence on children and help guide them in choosing their path in life."