Phileas's Fortune: A Story About Self-Expression

Nautilus Gold Award Winner, Children's Illustrated 
Cherry…Ruby…Chimes. How can such simple words mean so much?
Phileas’ Fortune is a book about values, about the important things we want our children to learn: what really matters in life. This book is unique because its lessons sit softly on the beauty of the text and illustrations in a story about the power of words and self-expression. On one level, it is a poetic evocation of how “less is more” and how what is in a child’s heart is more valuable than anything money can buy. Phileas demonstrates that heartfelt communication and human openness is more meaningful than showing off or bullying. Values education is most effective at younger ages and this book speaks to the young child directly and simply, without lecture. On its deeper level, therefore, Phileas’ Fortune is about positive developmental characteristics we can teach our children -- of caring for others, of being honest, of being modest. Phileas's Fortune is a sweet tale that reveals the power of words and of caring for others, of being honest and modest. What Phileas says is not nearly as important as how he says it. When Phileas expresses his love for Cybele, his humble words carry more weight than the more expensive, fancy words of a rich bully. And in the end, when Phileas expresses himself with sincerity and heart, Phileas finds more fortune than money could ever buy.

Children's Books

Docampo, Valéria

De Lestrade, Agnès

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Magination Press

How can Phileas express himself to Cybele when he doesn't have the right words to say? How can he tell her how he feels when he doesn't have enough money to buy the words? This book reveals the power of language and self-expression.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Magination Pr

La Piste du Désert

NATHAN

Mon père est une saucisse

ROUERGUE

Die große Wörterfabrik

mixtvision Medienges.mbH

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La gran fábrica de las palabras (Spanish Edition)

Tramuntana Editorial

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Justo al borde (Spanish Edition)

Animals

Editorial Edaf, S.L.

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La gran fábrica de las palabras

unaLuna

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