The Coat

The Coat by Séverine Vidal is one of those books that gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. "When it's bitterly cold (penguin cold!), is there anything better than having the perfect coat?" Elise has been patiently waiting for her sister Mia to outgrow her beloved poppy red winter coat. The wait is finally over. When it finally becomes hers, she is overjoyed! She is so excited about going to school in her new coat. Her view of the world changes when she sees a homeless mother and daughter out in the freezing winter weather, without anything to keep them warm. Despite everyone's excitement for Elise's new coat, she was sad and it hurt. That night, she couldn't sleep. Do you know what Elise did the next day when she saw the girl and her mother? You will have to read the book to find out.

The book was wonderfully heartfelt, and I would highly recommend it for the classroom as well as for the home. There are several great lessons in this book, including patience, gratitude, thoughtfulness, and giving.

Disclaimer - I received this Ebook in exchange for my honest thoughts.