If You Gave A Boy A Crown
A heartwarming story about kindness, empathy and self-discovery.
The Book
A Crown That Teaches More Than Royalty
In respect and difference, this story is ideal for constructive dialogue aimed at child bullying awareness. Gentle storytelling makes the narrative a perfect choice for parents, teachers and counselors who want to discuss empathy and acceptance, making it a soft entry point.
If You Gave A Boy A Crown by Dr. Deborah Sullivan is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that explores emotional growth in children, positive behavior education, and the value of true friendship.
A story of a young boy who receives a crown as a gift, a symbol of control dominance power. He imagines ruling a kingdom. However, when he begins to decide who gets to join him based on exclusionist standards on looks, dress, and speech, the children leave him isolated.
The boy learns about encouraging self worth, promoting inclusion diversity, and the importance of kindness. It reminds young readers that real leadership is about letting and helping in.
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Meet The Authors
Building a Better World: One Lesson at a Time
Deborah Sullivan is a School Psychologist and has helped kids deal with exclusion and bullying. She has all the experience and knows emotions well from helping kids. She is a semi-retired School Psychologist and the author of this tender children’s book.
With the children’s book If You Gave a Boy a Crown, kids learn how to include others as well as learn emotional intelligence. It teaches kids ages 4-8 to appreciate others, understand their feelings, and recognize how their behavior impacts others.
This story, read at bedtime or in a classroom, will foster conversations on what makes a person “royal” on the inside.
