Thoughtfulness and Compassion

Everyone wants to be treated with compassion, and that’s why it’s so important to read about those who are compassionate! Whether you are from a small village in China or a velveteen rabbit on a shelf, compassion is never very far away. Join us as we read about how a little compassion and thoughtfulness can go a long way!
 
Day and Time: Monday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Class Duration: 4 Weeks
Dates: May 5-26, 2025 
Recommended for: Ages 6+ / Grades 2-3
Teacher: TTK Faculty
Required materials: 
Little Pear, by Eleanor Lattimore
The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams
 
Little Pear, by Eleanor Lattimore
Little Pear is a young boy who lives in a small village in China. Although his story takes place long ago, he is much like any little boy today--always on the lookout for excitement and adventure!
 
Little Pear is just looking for fun, but he has a knack for finding trouble without even trying! Join him as he stows away to the fair in a wheelbarrow full of vegetables, nearly flies away on a kite, has a mishap with a firecracker, and is rescued from the river by a houseboat family.
 
The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams
At first a brand-new toy, now a threadbare and discarded nursery relic, the velveteen rabbit is saved from peril by a magic fairy who whisks him away to the idyllic world of Rabbitland. There, he becomes "Real," a cherished childhood companion who will be loved for eternity.
 
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