50 Real Heroes for Boys: True Stories of Courage, Integrity, Kindness, Empathy, Compassion, and More!

50 Real Heroes for Boys: True Stories of Courage, Integrity, Kindness, Empathy, Compassion, and More!

Christy Monson
$19.99
Publication Date: October 1st, 2019
Publisher:
Bushel & Peck Books
ISBN:
9781733633505
Pages:
112
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Description

50 Real Heroes for Boys teaches young boys everywhere that being a man only requires being yourself--but your best self.

Children's Finalist in the 2020 Maxy Awards

Bright, colorful portraits by over a dozen international artists accompany true stories of men who knew that character--things like integrity, kindness, empathy, courage, respect for women, and more--mixed with their own unique gifts--art, athletics, creativity, dance, music, curiosity, and more--could make the world a better place.

Readers will find Jackie Robinson, who used courage to break barriers in sports; Jim Henson, who used humor to uplift the lives of millions; Dav Pilkey, who used perseverance to push through dyslexia and become one of the world's most successful children's book authors; and many more The book also includes dozens of stories of women like Marie Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Jane Goodall, because boys can have women heroes too

Written by marriage and family therapist Christy Monson, 50 Real Heroes for Boys reminds boys everywhere what true masculinity is all about.

About the Author

As a marriage and family therapist, Christy Monson spent years helping clients heal and reframe their lives in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. She received her B.A degree from Utah State University and a M.S. from University of Nevada at Las Vegas. The mother of six children and the grandmother to many grandchildren, Christy is now retired and lives in Northern Utah. She is the author of several books including Love, Hugs, and Hope: When Scary Things Happen (Familius), Family Talk (Familius), and Becoming Free (Familius).