Are Your Words Sweet and Kind or Mean and Sour?
Bonnie Clark’s new book teaches children what it means to Taste Your Words Our words have power and make an impact on the people around us. Some words are nice and kind while others are mean and hurtful. Parents can teach kids about the power of words and the importance of kindness with Taste Your Words ( WorthyKids/April 7, 2020/ISBN: 9781546015178/ $17.99), a charming picture book by Bonnie Clark that cleverly illustrates why we should think before we speak. Clark tells the story of young Amera who is having a bad day. Amera’s best friend, Maddie, ruined her cupcake by accident, and they both say mean things. When Amera brings her bad mood home with her, her mom tells her to “taste her words.” Amera’s mean words taste like rotten eggs, spoiled milk, and lemons! As she realizes that her mean words make her feel bad and others feel worse, she starts saying the kindest, sweetest words she can find. When Amera notices the difference in the words she uses, her att...