The Tree of Goodness: Growing childrens self belief in their natural goodness

Storytime with Andrew Newman: A Read-Along of The Tree of Goodness

Uncover the profound lesson of The Tree of Goodness, a timeless rhyming bedtime story designed to help children ages 3 to 8 grow their self-belief and recognize their inherent goodness.

This beautiful story asks the simple yet profound question: What makes a tree good? Children explore this concept through the many aspects of a tree’s nature, learning a valuable lesson about their own self-worth and inner beauty.

How The Tree of Goodness Helps You Support Your Children:

Self-Belief and Confidence: Through the story’s exploration of a tree’s goodness, you can help your child build a strong sense of self-belief and confidence. The narrative reinforces that they are good just as they are, fostering a healthy self-esteem.
Emotional Awareness: The story’s gentle questioning approach encourages children to think deeply about their own qualities and virtues, promoting emotional awareness and self-reflection.
Positive Affirmation: By illustrating that goodness is inherent and does not depend on external factors, you can teach your child the importance of self-acceptance and positive affirmation.
Calming Bedtime Routine: The included Goodness Stretch at the end of the story helps children relax their bodies and minds, creating a calming bedtime routine that promotes restful sleep.
Executive Function: Reading this story together helps your kids develop the executive function skills of organization, prioritization and metacognition.

Key Features:

Snuggle Breathing Meditation: Start each story with this simple breathing exercise to help you and your child calm down and connect, setting a peaceful tone for storytime.
Heartfelt Characters: The tree’s journey and its exploration of inherent goodness will inspire and empower your child, helping them feel confident and valued.
Activity Pages: Use these interactive pages to engage in meaningful conversations with your child, deepening the core lessons of the story and enhancing your bonding experience.

Bundle Information:

"The Tree of Goodness" is part of the Self-Worth Bundle, which is designed to help children overcome self-doubt and insecurity by nurturing their self-esteem and confidence​.

Praise for The Tree of Goodness:

“I hope that the Tree of Goodness reaches many readers. The words in your book are simple yet full of wisdom, the artwork is elegant and filled with a sense of humor. Children, as well as adults, will learn the meaning of deep ecology from reading this book.”
— Satish Kumar, Editor in Chief: Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine

“A wonderful story that reminds us of the inherent goodness within ourselves and the natural world.”
— Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, R. Psych. & Author