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Character Building for Children - How do you Build It?
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In this short story, a group of children gather for an overnight camping trip that changes their young lives - and their chance for brighter futures. As their adult Team Leader introduces them to the three "W" characters (Wisher, Washer and Wishy-Washy), they learn how to:
• Easily identify people's character,
• Build their own best possible character,
• Identify the hero within,
• Make good decisions, and
• Turn their dreams into action.
What People Are Saying About The "W" Characters
"The 'W' Characters is a fun way to look at people and the way they act toward their goals. It is beautifully written, and the intention is wonderful. It's inspiring, and the idea has changed the way I think about things. Once you read it, I'm sure you’ll feel the same way."
Laura St. Onge, age 12>
"[My family] really enjoyed it, and I think it was inspirational for all of us."
Vicky St. Onge, mother of two
"I really like this book because I was a Wisher in the past. Now, I am going to be a Washer. I am going to work hard and do my best."
Molly MacTaggart, age 7
"This book made me feel that I was camping. I learned that I was being a Wisher, and when I finished the book, I decided I was going to be a Washer. This book also has a helpful lesson for each word. I loved it!"
Hannah MacTaggart, age 10
"This book is about accomplishing more goals. It helped me understand more about character. These are some valuable lessons, and I would not want to be a Wisher because Wishers don't accomplish anything. They only wish. I learned that I should never start a sport and then stop, and then start and then stop. I should just keep going. If it's hard, it's hard, and that's okay. I'm a Washer because I never give up when I am building Legos. I stay focused and finish so I can have a masterpiece."
Zachary Goldstein, age 8
"I liked the setting and how lessons are learned in each chapter. The kids are talking about what they want to be. I liked the description words a lot. The interesting part is that the book is unusually relaxing to think about."
Elisa Goldstein , mother of Zac
"The ‘W’ Characters is a very well-written and fascinating book. I really like how it groups people in three different general types: Wishers, Washers and Wishy-Washys. I also like how it teaches you how to identify people's character."
Anika Seth, age 7
"The 'W' Characters offers incredible insight in such a fun and simplistic way. Both of my girls got the message immediately while thoroughly enjoying the story. It truly is a book that keeps on giving as it touches upon any age group or developmental stage. We will certainly keep this book on our family bookshelf as it is a must have!"
Sarah MacTaggart, mother or Hannah and Molly
This book's simple message is sure to resonate with children of all ages, for children understand far more than most adults give them credit for. As a society, we teach children how to do things and the difference between right and wrong. We answer their questions (as much as possible) about what and why things are. But children are also capable of understanding much deeper life principles - like how to make decisions, the consequences of relying on others to make their dreams come true and the value of their word.
The "W" Characters gets these messages across in a fun, easy-to-read presentation that they'll want to read again and again.
 Wash away problems
Polish your skill
Forge new roads of discovery and possibility
Give to those in need
Cleanse and maintain yourself
Carry responsibility
Flow through with your promises
Some dream but don't know how to take action,
Some flounder, achieving less than they could,
And others DO, and succeed!
There are 3 types of people:
Happy are those
who dream dreams
and are ready
to pay the price
to make them come true
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