Joy Stories™ "Koda's New Neighborhood"
CD and Cat Finger Puppet
"Koda's New Neighborhood" tells the story of Koda, a white cat, who is discouraged and disappointed by a family move to a new neighborhood. In this story he learns that he can make friends and become comfortable as he learns to accept the differences in his new neighborhood.
By listening to “Koda's New Neighborhood” a child learns:
- To accept change (a move, a new teacher, new friends) as a natural part of life and that he/she has a role in how the change is accepted.
- That change is a fact of life.
- That it is okay to feel sad about having to make a change.
- That making friends is a process that helps to make change acceptable.
- That over time changes can be positive.
- That one can comfort oneself.
- Factual information about cats.
Listen to sample from companion book "Believe In Yourself" here. (MP3 format reduced quality)
Joy Stories is a series of audio bedtime stories designed to raise self-esteem in children ages 4-9 years old. They have won numerous awards such as the Teachers' Choice Award from Learning Magazine, the Parents Guide Children's Media Award and have made it in the Dr. Toy's Top One Hundred Toys List.
Joy Stories are metaphorical stories that are supported by positive messages for raising self-esteem. These stories and the affirmations, which are based on sound research and principles of confidence building, are especially effective at bedtime. The imaginative story line, along with soothing background music, will ease your child into a deep restful sleep while delivering a subtle and effective message that will build his/her self-esteem.
About the author:
Joy Frost, a professional educator for over thirty years, discovered early in her professional life the great impact stories had in changing a child’s attitudes and behaviors. Such stories foster the development of a positive self image. Recognizing this, Joy began writing and field testing stories for children. These stories proved to be effective in raising self esteem. Joy Stories is the result of this work.
This package consists of a relaxing story CD to help boost your child deal with change and a finger puppet of a cat, both encased in a vinyl bag.
Help your child deal with change with "Koda's New Neighborhood" from Joy Stories!
