From Publishers Weekly
Fred Rogers, the host of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, helps parents to teach children lessons of generosity and community with The Giving Box, illus. by Jennifer Herbert, designed to "create a tradition of giving with your children." A hand-size hardcover comes packaged with a small painted tin bank in which children can save coins to donate to the needy. The book contains fables from around the world that convey a tradition of giving (e.g., the Hebrew tale of "The Brothers," about two siblings who secretly help each other without the other's knowledge; Aesop's "The Lion and the Mouse"), as well as a letter to parents, a letter to children and instructions on how to use the boxAnot just at Christmastime but year round. (Running Press, $12.95 96p ages 7-up ISBN 0-7624-0825-1; Dec.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
The notion that "charity begins at home" has never been easier to teach children than with this enchanting gift set based on the Jewish tradition of tzadakah, in which children save coins in banks for the less fortunate. Added inspiration for contributing to worthy causes comes from Emmy award-winning television personality Mister Rogers, whose peaceful "neighborhood" has been a comforting presence in millions of homes for more than 25 years. In the book that accompanies this GIVING BOX, Mister Rogers teaches the lessons of generosity and charity through heartwarming fictional stories set in countries around the world. For children, he describes how good it feels to give to those less fortunate, and reveals how even one child's contribution can make a difference. For parents, Rogers offers wise suggestions and practical guidelines to help teach children the moral lesson of compassion for others, and the value of charitable donation.

FROM OUR EDITORS

"Being a giver grows out of the experience of having been a receiver -- a receiver who has been lovingly given to." For more than 30 years on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, the beloved Fred Rogers has been encouraging kids to grow into caring, compassionate, and giving neighbors. Now he channels his wisdom and spirit of generosity into a wonderful gift set for families to share. Featuring an engaging book filled with anecdotes, multicultural folktales, and practical advice about giving and receiving, as well as a colorful tin bank for collecting spare change to donate to charity, The Giving Box is a fun way for children to learn about altruism, compassion, and the importance of helping others.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The notion that "charity begins at home" has never been easier to teach children than with this enchanting gift set, which includes a bank for collecting coins to donate to the less fortunate. Added inspiration for contributing to worthy causes comes from Emmy Award-winning television personality Mister Rogers, whose peaceful "neighborhood" has been a comforting presence in millions of homes for more than 30 years. In the book that accompanies this Giving Box, Mister Rogers teaches the lesson of generosity and charity through heartwarming anecdotes and multicultural folktales. For children, he describes how good it feels to give to those less fortunate, and reveals how even one child's contribution can make a difference. For parents, Rogers offers wise suggestions and practical guidelines to help teach kids the moral lesson of compassion for others, and the value of charitable donation.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly