{"product_id":"the-barefoot-king-a-story-about-feeling-frustrated-9781611807486","title":"The Barefoot King: A Story about Feeling Frustrated","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lighthearted story about the consequences of rash decisions and the importance of problem solving, responsibility, and acceptance for kids ages 4-8.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold in rhyming couplets, \u003ci\u003eThe Barefoot King \u003c\/i\u003erecounts the story of a young king named Creet who rules a land where people walk around with bare feet. Easily distracted, one day King Creet stubs his toe on a rock and is shocked by the pain. Never wanting to experience that discomfort again, the king decides to cover his whole kingdom in leather, with unfortunate consequences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis short and playful story helps parents discuss concepts of acceptance, awareness, and responsibility with kids. Seeing the consequences of King Creet's decision, kids will learn to navigate challenges in their own lives and the opportunities for growth that obstacles provide. A short \"reader's guide\" accompanies the story, aiding parents and teachers in discussions of how to handle life's bumps with conscious breaths and mindful steps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bala Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781611807486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.60h x 9.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Andrew Jordan Nance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36662001926300,"sku":"9781611807486","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_f6f6b890-fe12-40a6-8e21-06f54e6961eb.jpg?v=1603900807","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-barefoot-king-a-story-about-feeling-frustrated-9781611807486","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}