Stories about heritage, history, family, and values 

Learning about heritage and reading stories with motivational morals can provide children with a range of benefits that can help them to develop into well-rounded individuals with a strong sense of self and a positive attitude towards others.

Develop a sense of identity: By learning about their heritage and culture, children can develop a sense of identity and understand where they come from. It can also help them to appreciate the diversity of the world and respect other cultures.

Build values and resilience: Stories with motivational morals can help children develop resilience by showing them how others have overcome challenges and obstacles. This can help them to develop coping strategies and a positive attitude towards challenges.

Encourage empathy: Reading stories that feature characters from different backgrounds and cultures can help children develop empathy and understanding for others. This can help to promote kindness and reduce prejudice and discrimination.

Promote critical thinking: Reading stories that have a moral can help children to think critically about their own actions and behavior. They can also learn to evaluate different choices and consequences.

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Robbie the Royal Messenger

In Robbie the Royal Messenger, Papa tells Billy the exciting story of Robbie’s journey from gathering firewood for Stirling Castle to becoming the King’s most trusted messenger.
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Isobel's New World

Billy's family is going to move, and he wants none of it. He loves his home, and he loves his Papa's stories. When they move, he and his grandfather will live far apart from one another.
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Abigail and the Royal Thread

In Abigail and the Royal Thread, Papa tells his grandson Billy, dejected over his inability to hit a baseball, the memorable story of a young 18th century Scottish farm lass named Abigail Rutherford who learns that the combination of hard work...
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The Man Who Saved the King

This is the first in the Papa/Billy series. Papa (the grandfather) uses stories in historically correct settings to help his grandson, Billy, work through a modern-day problem.
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A Sergeant in the House

A Sergeant in the House, tells the story of Lenny who desperately wants a puppy.

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