Someone New at Caleb’s House is part of a series of beginning readers from Christian Light. This sweet story follows young Caleb as he prepares to welcome a new baby into his home. At first, he feels very uneasy about the changes, but with his father’s guidance and encouragement, he overcomes his fears. His father also teaches him what it means to be gentle with those who are more fragile. Illustrations are of a traditional Mennonite family. Softcover, 28 pages. ~ Tara
Someone New at Caleb's House (Manners are Homemade)
SKU
052872
ISBN
9780878137411
Grade PK-3
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$7.95 Product Overview
- A short, simple story that teaches good manners and biblical values
- Family-centered, wholesome, and humorous
- Full-color illustrations on every page
- Captures the emotions of a new baby joining the family
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Publisher's Description of Someone New at Caleb's House (Manners are Homemade)
Home is where manners are first taught and practiced. When Caleb's baby sister arrives, he gets to practice the homemade manners Mama and Daddy are teaching him. A big brother must be kind and gentle.
This is the second book in the Manners Are Homemade series, five books for preschoolers portraying courteous speech and behavior through the lives of Caleb and his family. Simple but expressive watercolor illustrations make Caleb an appealing little boy for children to learn along with as he practices his homemade manners in everyday situations.
This is the second book in the Manners Are Homemade series.
Category Description for Manners are Homemade
In the Manners are Homemade series, young Caleb encounters many situations where he needs to put his manners into practice. Young children will relate to Caleb’s struggle to be polite when he’d rather be selfish. Throughout each book, his mother’s sweet and gentle guidance helps Caleb learn valuable lessons about treating people with our best “homemade manners.” ~ Tara
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-3 |
| Brand: | Christian Light |
| ISBN: | 9780878137411 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.15 |
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