Publisher's Synopsis
How TJ Cat and the Superheroes planned a surprise gift for a Family in Need
Wanting to help others and empathizing with those that are hurting are some things that most young children, between the ages of 7 and 10, do naturally. Young children also love animals and are particularly fascinated by young ones. TJ Cat and the Superheroes is a series based on little animal characters, who see themselves as superheroes, with their teacher's support. They use interesting ideas to help those in need. In this story, A Surprise Gift: TJ Cat and the Superheroes, TJ Cat and his superhero classmates plan a surprise for a family with two little animals who can use some help. The story shows TJ Cat and the superheroes achieving their goal. This story is geared to the interest and developmental level of young children. A SURPRISE GIFT: TJ CAT AND THE SUPERHEROES shows children that everyone can help, and even children can have great ideas that work. This story reinforces the idea that children can accomplish great things and helps to build self-confidence and foster self-esteem.A SURPRISE GIFT: TJ CAT AND THE SUPERHEROES also stresses values as it promotes prosocial behaviour, including helping young children to empathize with others, and to cooperate and show respect for each other's ideas. This story is also geared to helping to discourage bullying and taking advantage of others. It also encourages good community relations and positive ideas about good citizenship.
A SURPRISE GIFT: TJ CAT AND THE SUPERHEROES uses diverse animal characters to draw on the varied interests of children. However, at the heart of the series and of the stories is the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, with all different little animals getting along and trying to make the world a better place. The use of the superhero theme, with the message that "anyone can be a superhero", also resonates with young children who at this age are eager to do things to please.
Overall, A SURPRISE GIFT: TJ CAT AND THE SUPERHEROES has as its aim to develop a love for reading in all children, and to help them consider the actions of their little animal friends. It is not too early to help children develop critical thinking skills and this is what this book endeavours to accomplish. As an early reader, this book is fully illustrated to help young children learn to read independently. Order your copy of A SURPRISE GIFT: TJ CAT AND THE SUPERHEROES today.
A SURPRISE GIFT: TJ CAT AND THE SUPERHEROES helps children to
- Become independent life-long readers who love reading
- Develop critical thinking skills through reflecting and listening to the ideas of others
- Develop empathy, self-confidence and self-esteem
- Build emotional intelligence ( in dealing with their own feelings and feelings of others)
- Develop pride in doing the right thing
- Learn to be brave, kind, and care about others
- Learn how to deal with others with different ideas
- Learn how to deal with bullying
- with an easy way to get children to enjoy reading
- with ways of helping children to develop abilities of thinking, reflecting, accepting and even challenging ideas
- with an ongoing set of books that promotes bravery, kindness and caring about others.
- with opportunities for children to become independent readers
- with the opportunity to engage young children through the printed word and through audiobooks and
