About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with a case of the 'grass is always greener' or needs a gentle lesson on how our own attitude colors our reality. This Greek folktale follows two very different neighbors: a kind widow who finds beauty in every season, and a greedy neighbor who can only find things to complain about. Through their encounters with the personified Twelve Months, children see how gratitude creates abundance while jealousy and bitterness lead to unpleasant consequences. It is a perfect choice for teaching that our perspective is a choice that shapes our daily life. The story is gentle enough for preschoolers but contains a moral weight that resonates with early elementary students. It is particularly helpful for navigating moments of entitlement or social comparison.
