January 27, 2022 - Raising World Children

We all dream of getting our favorite things on our birthdays. And sometimes, the disappointment of not getting exactly what we want can make us feel big emotions like anger, hurt, and more.

The same thing happens to our friend Isaiah.

He has a wonderful birthday celebration. But ends up getting the thing he hates the most, chocolate. This story is a great resource for helping children understand how to handle themselves in a social setting and build social emotional skills they can use in their daily lives.

An ideal read for those looking to move from picture books to chapter books, this is a must have in every classroom be it home, school or home school. I specially liked how Isaiah finds his way to handling his big emotions through an adventure that he takes through something that he does not like. Often it takes us experiencing something we don’t like, to appreciate the importance of it.

This would make an interesting read for children 7-11 years of age.

The activates in the back are a great addition to the conversations this book is bound to create.

From the Amazon book page:

Educators endorse Isaiah and the Chocolate Mountain. “Wow, what a wonderful book! “As a child psychologist, I wholeheartedly endorse Isaiah and the Chocolate Mountain as a great read that addresses a multitude of child-rearing issues ranging from listening and knowing the child, to being responsive to the needs of his/her character. The fact that Isaiah is a child of color gives the book an added dimension since racially ethnic children’s books are in short supply. “Most who work with young children agree, anytime we can produce positive reflections of children, it takes them a step higher in self-esteem. Aside from the serious and psychological aspects of the book, there is pure delight and whimsy in this tale that I am sure every little boy would enjoy. “I wholeheartedly recommend Isaiah and the Chocolate Mountain be added to the collection of great reading materials in children’s libraries and preschools nation-wide.” –Fran Williams Ed. D.