How to responsibly get rid of your old books while helping others
Books hold stories, knowledge, and inspiration, but there comes a time when we need to part ways with some of them. Whether you are decluttering your shelves, making room for...
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Kindness
The Top 5 Children’s Books To Teach Kindness and Empathy
Here at Cardinal Rule Press, we know how important it is to be an ally, though teaching others, especially children, can sometimes be hard or confusing. Leading with empathy and...
How Children’s Books Teach Empathy and Kindness
With the ever-increasing polarization of our modern world, it’s important to start teaching traits like empathy and kindness to kids at a young age. These skills lead to a better...
The Power of Representation in Children’s Books
Inspiration comes from a positive self-image, which requires consistent nurturing. For children, a great sense of self comes from identification with characters in the stories they see and hear -...
Back to School with Bucket-filling
The start of the school year can be daunting for everyone involved: kids, parents, and teachers. Getting prepared for the rapidly approaching school year is no easy feat, and while...
Audio Descriptions: What are they, and what do they provide to readers?
Have you ever come across Audio Description books and wondered what they were? Or, how they differ from audio books?? Well, look no further, as we are here to clear...
Pay it Forward with Books and Kindness
Recently, the whole world celebrated a global holiday called World Kindness Day. This holiday is all about celebrating kindness and small acts of generosity that can change the world. Schools...
BUCKET FILLING AND A GROWTH MINDSET
This month marks one year since I began giving Bucket Filler Presentations for Cardinal Rule Press. I’d like to share some insight that I have learned along the way. This...
Learning About Mental Health Through Picture Books
Mental health awareness month is May, but that doesn’t mean the importance goes away in July! Teaching children about mental health struggles and ways to overcome them is crucial. Reading...
Bucket Filling: The Ins-and-Outs of Kindness
Kindness is free, but its effects are priceless. Kindness can turn a bad day into a good one, a frown into a smile, and a stranger into a friend. A...