Description
Meet Joseph - Joseph is curious to understand more about forgiveness. He lost his sister's brand new football. Although she forgave him, he feels really bad. Can he forgive himself? He told his friend Billy a big secret, but Billy has betrayed his trust and told other kids at school. Should he forgive Billy, especially when he is yet to say sorry? Joseph's friend George is being bullied at school by Jasper. If George forgives Jasper, could Jasper go on to bully others in the future?
This illustrated book is the ideal conversation starter for children aged 7+ to explore what forgiveness means, what it is and isn't and when it might and might not be appropriate.
Join Joseph as he learns what forgiveness means and when it might (and might not) be appropriate
About the Author
Liz Gulliford is a researcher at the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham.
Reviews
Forgiveness can be a difficult topic for adults and children alike, sometimes adding new layers of anxiety and guilt to the pain of being hurt. Through story, this book helps children, young people, and those who care for them to explore the forgiveness journey wisely and well. -- The Very Revd. Dr. Stephen Hance, Dean of Derby, editor of 'Forgiveness in Practice'
Book Information
ISBN 9781785925214
Author Liz Gulliford
Format Paperback
Page Count 72
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 229g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 154mm * 8mm
