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The Power of Respect - Forever Friends: A Children's Picture Book About Boundaries and Social Emotional Learning SEL for Kids Age 4-8 Kindle Edition

4.8 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

Dive into the heartwarming tale of The Power of Respect - Forever Friends, the fifth book in the beloved Power Of series. Join Orbit, Eleanor, and Amelia on a journey that celebrates the enduring strength of friendship and the importance of respect.

Eleanor and Amelia have been friends since birth and have navigated many ups and downs of growing up together. That’s why Orbit needs their help! So many friends don’t know how to stay friends forever, and he thinks Eleanor and Amelia might be able to share some special secrets that could help everyone learn how to be a better friend.

Together, they discuss how respect has shown up throughout their lifelong friendship—from the early days of daycare and adventures at preschool to the challenges of elementary school. Through conversation, they discover the power of respecting their friends’ feelings, ideas, and differences—but also their own.

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Friendship is a journey, and respect is the key to making it last forever.

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The Power of Respect: Forever Friends" is the latest installment in Ruth Maille's popular award-winning "The Power Of " series. This book follows the story of Eleanor and Amelia, two friends who met in daycare. Over time, their bond strengthened, and they faced various ups and downs together.

Readers witness Eleanor and Amelia's journey as the story unfolds. They see their unwavering loyalty as they navigate life's challenges, traveling through different experiences alongside their trusted companion, Orbit.

The central theme of this heartwarming tale revolves around the importance of respect in nurturing and sustaining their enduring Friendship.

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What Makes a Friendship Last Forever?

  • Respect for Feelings: How Eleanor and Amelia listen and care for each other.
  • Respect for Ideas: How they appreciate and encourage each other’s creativity.
  • Respect for Differences: How they celebrate what makes each of them unique.

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Respect is more than just a word.

Respect is a key part of friendship. Eleanor and Amelia’s story shows children how valuing others and themselves can create lasting bonds.

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What Parents and Educators Are Saying

  • “A delightful read that teaches children the importance of respect in a way that’s easy to understand.
  • “Perfect for classrooms, this book sparks meaningful conversations about friendship and kindness.”
  • “An essential addition to any child’s library—building a foundation of respect that will last a lifetime.”

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Empower Young Minds to Make a Difference!

Inspired by real-life friends Eleanor and Amelia, The Power of Respect: Forever Friends teaches young readers that kindness, empathy, and respect can make a big impact. Their friendship helped bring this story to life, showing kids the power of caring actions.

Perfect for families and educators, this book reminds us that even small acts of kindness can create positive change. Let’s inspire the next generation to make the world a kinder place!

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Why Choose the Power of Series?

  • Award-Winning: Each book in the series has garnered multiple awards, reflecting the high-quality storytelling and illustrations.
  • Educational: Perfect for classroom discussions or bedtime stories, these books teach essential life values that resonate with young readers.
  • Engaging Illustrations: The vibrant, colorful illustrations draw children into the stories, making the lessons memorable and enjoyable.
  • Versatile Audience: Ideal for parents, grandparents, educators, and caregivers who wish to impart important social-emotional lessons to children.

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The Power of Respect: Forever Friends is a delightful and educational journey into the essence of friendship and respect, tailored perfectly for young readers. As the fifth installment in the Power Of series, this book continues to build on the themes of social-emotional learning, making it a valuable resource for both children and parents. The story centers on Eleanor and Amelia, two friends who have been inseparable since birth. Through the trials and triumphs of daycare, preschool, and elementary school, their bond grows stronger, illustrating the importance of respect in maintaining lifelong friendships. When Orbit, a charming character, seeks their help in teaching others how to be better friends, Eleanor and Amelia embark on a reflective journey to uncover the secrets of their enduring friendship.

Ruth Maille
skillfully weaves together narratives from the girls' experiences, highlighting how respect for feelings, ideas, and differences plays a crucial role in their relationship. Eleanor and Amelia's discussions are engaging and instructive, offering young readers practical examples of how to practice respect in their own lives. The book's approach to social-emotional learning is commendable. By using relatable characters and everyday scenarios, Maille makes complex concepts accessible to children.
The
vibrant illustrations by Remesh Ram add an extra layer of appeal to the story, and the activities at the end of the book provide reinforcement of what was learned. The Power of Respect: Forever Friends has an emphasis on self-respect. The narrative gently reminds readers that understanding and valuing their own feelings and ideas is just as important as respecting others. This balance is crucial in fostering healthy relationships and self-esteem in children.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DC2DR5R6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orbit Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 20, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 39 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1955299145
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Power Of
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Ruth Maille is a celebrated children's author known for her award-winning Power of series, which focuses on important social-emotional topics and lifelong values. Her books, including The Power of Kindness: Through the Eyes of Children, The Power of Empathy: Be the Friend You've Always Wanted, The Power of Gratitude: Unlocking Hidden Treasurers, and The Power of Positivity: The ABCs of a Pandemic, have become Amazon bestsellers and received numerous prestigious awards. These captivating stories are invaluable educational tools for parents, grandparents, and educators alike.

Ruth's latest book, The Power of Respect: Forever Friends, is a heartwarming tale that highlights the importance of respect in building and maintaining friendships. This newest addition to the Power of series continues Ruth's mission to teach children about essential values through engaging storytelling.

Ruth's passion for writing stems from her many years of reading to children and her desire to teach them about kindness, empathy, gratitude, and respect. She is also the proud owner of Stumbling Blocks Daycare/Preschool, which she has operated since 1991. Ruth is a certified parent-relationship coach and has completed several professional development programs, including those through The Center for Early Learning Professionals.

When she's not writing, Ruth enjoys traveling and exploring the great outdoors with her three children. She has a particular fondness for cruising and discovering new places. Ruth's dedication to children's literature and early childhood education inspires readers and shapes young minds worldwide.

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Customers appreciate the book's message about friendship and boundaries, with one noting it offers valuable talking points for deeper discussions. The illustrations receive positive feedback, and customers praise the storytelling, describing it as simple yet profound. They value how the book models respectful behavior.

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Customers appreciate the message of the book, which teaches the value of friendship and harvests the wisdom of children, with one customer noting it offers valuable talking points for deeper discussions.

"...Ruth Maille has once again created a book that is enjoyable to read and leaves a lasting impression, encouraging children to carry the lessons..." Read more

"...It highlights the ups and downs of friendships and how they can be enhanced by using kind words and actions when referring to yourself, or others..." Read more

"...It also teaches the value of friendship and what it means to be a good friend. Children are sure to enjoy reading this book." Read more

"...Vibrant illustrations and lessons beyond the book to enrich discussions make this a preschool favorite." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's approach to behavior, with one mentioning how it models respectful interactions and another noting how it teaches children multiple ways to show respect to themselves and others.

"...The examples of respectful behavior and the consequences of disrespect are presented in a way that feels natural and impactful...." Read more

"...learn by observing behaviors around them and this book models respectful behavior through the interactions between two childhood friends...." Read more

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"...The Power of Respect: Forever Friends is a touching and beautifully illustrated addition to her acclaimed "Power of" series...." Read more

"A must-read for all kids before they enter kindergarten! Vibrant illustrations and lessons beyond the book to enrich discussions make this a..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the storytelling in the book, noting that the narrative is simple yet profound, with one customer highlighting how it centers on the theme of respect.

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A must read for family and classrooms!
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A must read for family and classrooms!
Ruth Maille’s The Power of Respect: Forever Friends is a heartfelt and engaging story that teaches children the importance of respect in friendships. Inspired by real-life experiences from two of her former preschool students, this book offers a relatable and meaningful lesson on kindness and empathy. With vibrant illustrations and an easy-to-follow narrative, it’s a perfect resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to instill positive values. A must-read for families and classrooms, this book beautifully reinforces that respect is the key to strong, lasting friendships. Ruth Maille once again proves that learning life lessons can be both fun and meaningful!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024
    Ruth Maille's The Power of Respect: Forever Friends is a touching and beautifully illustrated addition to her acclaimed "Power of" series. Like her previous works, it blends engaging storytelling with an important life lesson, making it a perfect tool for parents and educators alike.
    The story centers on respect, particularly within the context of friendships. Through the eyes of relatable and diverse characters, children are introduced to the concept that respect is not just about polite behavior but also about understanding, valuing differences, and standing up for others. The narrative is simple yet profound, making it accessible to young readers while offering valuable talking points for deeper discussions.

    What sets this book apart is its ability to resonate with children and adults. The examples of respectful behavior and the consequences of disrespect are presented in a way that feels natural and impactful. The vibrant illustrations bring the story to life, capturing the emotions and dynamics between the characters beautifully.

    The Power of Respect: Forever Friends is more than just a story—it's a guide for nurturing kindness, empathy, and strong friendships. Ruth Maille has once again created a book that is enjoyable to read and leaves a lasting impression, encouraging children to carry the lessons learned into their everyday interactions.

    This book is a must-have for anyone looking to teach children the value of respect in a way that is engaging and meaningful. I highly recommend it!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024
    The book “The Power of Respect, Forever Friends” takes a tough, but important character trait and breaks it down into relatable stories and prose. The story highlights how respecting someone means that you will go out of your way to make sure that person feels appreciated and listened to. Children learn by observing behaviors around them and this book models respectful behavior through the interactions between two childhood friends. It highlights the ups and downs of friendships and how they can be enhanced by using kind words and actions when referring to yourself, or others demonstrating empathy and consideration, and modeling active listening and problem-solving skills. This lighthearted book’s pages are filled with happiness, but pack a powerful message.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
    Wonderful story that teaches children what respect means and the many ways to show respect to themselves and others. It also teaches the value of friendship and what it means to be a good friend. Children are sure to enjoy reading this book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
    A must-read for all kids before they enter kindergarten! Vibrant illustrations and lessons beyond the book to enrich discussions make this a preschool favorite.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
    The Power of Respect teaches young kids positive attributes they will need to develop to succeed in life. The illustrations are great. Some of the words can be challenging for very young kids - 4 or 5 year olds - thus it would be best for an adult to read this book with the child.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
    Once again Ruth Maille harvests the wisdom of children and shares it in an engaging and captivating manner for all ages. The lessons within these pages are communicated in a manner that is easily understandable for children and also serve as a great reminder for adults. Living out “The Power of Respect—Forever Friends” is a life-long skill all of us need each day to make our lives richer and our world a better place. I highly recommend this book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
    I absolutely love the message these books send. I have 3 daughters ages 3-10 and we have been reading Ruth's books for years. My girls even refer to our earth as Orbit the globe character in all of her books. A great wholesome message with very relevant and current topics relating to kids. 6 Stars if it was an option
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
    It’s Sleepover Saturday and Amelia has invited her best friend, Eleanor, over to stay the night. They have been best friends since they were babies. These ten-year-olds do everything together and have love and respect for one another. Along the way, they made friends with Orbit, who was born during the Covid-19 pandemic when the world was hurting. He is on a special mission to find out what Amelia and Eleanor have done throughout their ten years together that have made them the best friends they are today.

    Orbit finds out that best friends always use kind words with each other even when you are mad because you can’t take mean words away after they are said to someone. Friends always help each other with whatever they might need assistance on and friends share things together. He also learns you should never bully anyone and treat others with kindness as you hope to be treated in return. In addition to all these great things, respect is also taking care of yourself in regard to being kind and not thinking critical of yourself. Does Orbit learn everything he needs to learn from Amelia and Eleanor?

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    I thought this was such a wonderful book for young readers to enjoy. The whole idea of Amelia and Eleanor being friends since birth was such a sweet thing to learn about the girls. Plus, this book was dedicated to the real Amelia and Eleanor who the book was written about. These two girls have been in each other’s lives since birth and have been best friends for ten years. They go to school and do everything outside of school together. This book is one of those feel-good stories that you would gladly read to your children or have them read to you.

    This is book five in the series in which Ms. Maille has chosen a topic for each book to be dedicated to such things as kindness, empathy, gratitude, positivity, and this last one, respect. I hadn’t had the opportunity to review the previous four books in the series, but based on this one, no doubt the author has hit it on the head with the topics she chose for each of her children’s books. She had dedicated her time, effort, and love to teaching children that each word is a powerful attribute you should take seriously toward others. In this book, she dedicated her time reflecting how respecting others should be a priority because to get respect, you must give respect. I honestly don’t recall another powerful series that had this much teaching potential for children to walk away with strong, solid lessons. More children’s books should be dedicated to important topics such as these to teach them at young ages to be the best they can be starting when they are young.

    Remesh Ram, co-owner and Managing Director at Prayan Animation Studio, has provided 18+ years of experience creating countless illustrations for children worldwide. The illustrations he has provided in this delightful children’s book could be found on every page and encompassed the entire page for readers to thoroughly enjoy. The colors were vibrant and eye-catching, allowing readers to pause to appreciate the illustrations just as much as the written word. He did a remarkable job telling Amelia, Eleanor, and Orbit’s story through the amusing illustrations he created.

    When Ruth Maille writes children’s stories she’s writing with 33 years of experience as a daycare owner, preschool teacher, and certified parent coach. Her passion is to teach children emotional intelligence and empathy, and she has successfully done so in the “Power Of” series.

    Overall, The Power of Respect: Forever Friends is a story that will delight readers young and old. They will enjoy not only getting to know the believable characters, but also the powerful message that respect is very important in friendship and in self-love as well. This book comes highly recommended! Well done, Ms. Maille!

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  • D gupta
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Respect!
    Reviewed in India on January 18, 2025
    The Power of Respect – Forever Friends is a captivating children’s picture book that masterfully explores the essential values of respect, boundaries, and social-emotional learning (SEL). This book stands out for its positive portrayal of friendships, practical examples of respect in action, and encouragement for self-reflection, inviting readers to explore their own feelings and perspectives.

    Join Orbit, Eleanor, and Amelia on a charming journey as they delve into the secrets of lifelong friendships and the transformative power of respect. Through engaging conversations, the story highlights the importance of respecting others’ feelings, ideas, and differences, as well as embracing self-respect and personal boundaries. It nurtures empathy, kindness, and compassion among the characters. The vibrant illustrations bring the narrative to life, enriching the reader’s experience.

    Ruth Maille’s fifth installment in the beloved ‘Power Of’ series is a must-read for kids aged 4-8. It’s a valuable resource for parents, educators, and caregivers seeking to promote social-emotional learning, empathy, and kindness in young children.

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