The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living

By Karl Beckstrand

Book Overview

A child with a knack for solving problems helps some hungry fish and gains a reward.

"What are you looking at?" asked the boy. "Trouble and treasure," said the old woman. A Folk tale that captivates young children; older ones want to apply the things they learn (ages 6 - 15, 1st - 10th grades).

Launch kids' goals today Selected by the State of Vermont for primary school career curriculum, this picture book on the value of work bridges the gap between what kids learn about business and economics-and what they should know (how to observe and help others).

INCLUDES: Career/job inspirationMoney management/saving tipsAsian charactersDyslexic-friendly font
The perfect length book for kids (not too long for adults): 26 pages. This children's business book shows how to spot opportunities to serve, earn one's keep, and save money (financial literacy). End notes have ideas for businesses, money-making activities, plus online bonus material on career choices, finding customers, and moving up in an organization.

"Masterful...immensely appealing...readable...realistic but soft Asian-style illustrations." - Crystie Cook, poet

Don't miss this summer job idea book. 530 words by award-winning author-illustrator and former Silicon Valley recruiter Karl Beckstrand (explore his 60 multicultural books). Art by Beckstrand and Yaniv Cahoua.

Teach a child to fish. Included in 4 Career Books for Kids (bound in one): Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story, Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm, Great Cape o' Colors: Capa de colores (English-Spanish)

Whether you're a teacher, parent, or simply looking for a new and engaging read, this entrepreneur's guidebook is a must for any young reader's collection. Get online SECRETS, free ebooks, and classroom lesson plans: KidsWorldBooks (worldwide rights (c) July 2017), libraries, and major distributors.

"5 stars. A clever storyteller.... Colorfully illustrated...ideas on] how to build one's own treasure.... A very educational resource." - Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite

Explore this fish fable/graduation gift with Chinese boy, forests, and red panda (8.5"x 8.5" ESL/ELL/ESOL/ESE). No AI. No CRT, gender, or orientation lingo-just fun LCCN: 2016949820; JUV006000, JUV009090, JUV063000, JUV002100, JUV029050, JUV033240, JUV012060, JUV030020; (eISBN: 978-1370287222), Hard ISBN: 978-0985398811, soft ISBN: 978-1536889864

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1536889865
• ISBN13: 9781536889864
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"