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by Somnath Das (Illustrator), A. M. Marcus (Author)
Did you ever notice your child looking at something, not really knowing what it is, but still wanting it?
In this heartwarming story of gratitude, Adam learns to appreciate what he has. He thinks he has found a house that is better than his, as he sees what appears to be windows made of gold!
When he discovers that things are not always what they seem, it sets the stage for children to understand that the grass isn't always greener on The Other Side.
Even as adults, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that someone else has it better. In a surprising twist at the end of the story, A. M. Marcus helps to deliver the message best expressed in the quote by C.S Lewis: "What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing".
As with all books by A.M.Marcus, don't miss the powerful questions at the end of the story that lead the child to take ownership of the message in the quote.
"Instead of just telling your kids they should be grateful for what they have, this is a way to SHOW them why in a format that is fun and engaging." - Jennifer Hadley
Author Biography
Tell me a fact and I'll learn. Tell me a truth and I'll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever. Native American proverb A. M. Marcus graduated from the Technion Israel Institute Of Technology with B.Sc. Cum Laude in Computer Engineering. Throughout his studies, he has been teaching and helping children with math and through his work, he has helped them to discover their inner strength and motivation to continue studying and nurturing success in life. He loves the challenge of early education, and especially enjoys working with children with learning difficulties. He has found great satisfaction in helping them conquer their fears and overcome the challenges associated with their education. A. M. Marcus has read hundreds of self improvement books, and been influenced heavily by them. Through self-reflection, he found that his great dream was to share that wisdom, especially with kids. A. M. Marcus left his computer engineering career in order to pursue his dream of becoming an author of children's books. Today, he continues to write these books, with the goal of teaching kids basic skills through his stories. He believes that a good story is an excellent way to communicate ideas to children. Each and every story is based upon some deep issue, value, or virtue that can potentially make a huge impact on the lives of both children and adults. He has a vast collection of quotes, and usually bases his stories off of quotes he personally finds inspiring. Dear parents, attend to A. M. Marcus' stories carefully, for there will always be a message for you as well. Today, A. M. Marcus' stories are delivered to his English readers with great love. Hopefully you will enjoy and appreciate them.
