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The 7 Habits of Happy Kids

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The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey is a delightful children's book featuring a series of stories that introduce foundational life skills and important values. Each tale follows the engaging characters of Seven Oaks, who learn essential principles like responsibility, teamwork, and self-discipline in a fun and relatable way. It's a perfect read for teaching kids about good habits while entertaining them with charming illustrations and characters.
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This charming children's book, written by Sean Covey, might appeal to you if you are looking to teach young readers valuable life skills in a fun and engaging way. Through vivid stories and colourful illustrations, it introduces children to principles of positive thinking and personal responsibility. It's perfect for parents and educators aiming to instil foundational habits in kids, helping them build confidence and interpersonal skills.

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For the Seven Oaks friends, there is always something to do. Whether they're singing along with Pokey Porcupine's harmonica or playing soccer with Jumper Rabbit, everyone is having fun and learning all sorts of things.

These seven stories show how practising the 7 Habits makes this possible for the whole Seven Oaks Community. From learning how to take charge of their own lives to discovering how balance is best, the Seven Oaks friends have tons of adventures and find out how each and every kid can be a happy kid!

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey is a delightful collection that demonstrates the joy and satisfaction of embracing these important habits.

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The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey is praised for its engaging stories that teach important life lessons to children in a relatable way. Reviewers appreciate the book's ability to foster discussions between parents and children about positive habits and values. The illustrations and character development are often highlighted, making it an appealing read for young audiences.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781416957768

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 September 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c + jkt emboss + foil

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Stacy Curtis

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 647g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Sean Covey is Sr. Vice President of Innovations and Products at FranklinCovey, a world renowned organization devoted to helping individuals and organizations achieve greatness. Sean graduated from BYU with a degree in English and later earned his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. As the starting quarterback for BYU, he led his team to two bowl games and received numerous honors. He is the author of Fourth Down and Life to Go, and the international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, which has sold over three million copies and is translated in over 15 languages. He is a popular speaker to youth and adult groups. Sean and his wife Rebecca live with their kids in the Rocky Mountains. Stacy Curtis is the illustrator of The 7 Habits of Happy Kids series by Sean Covey. He lives with his wife and dog in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

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