Taste Your Words

By Bonnie Clark, Todd Bright (Illustrator)

Words have flavors. Amera learns kindness tastes sweeter than anger.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 168 ratings

32 pages· 593 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Amera's day turns sour when harsh words with her friend leave a bitter taste. Guided by her mom's advice to 'taste her words,' Amera discovers her mean words taste awful. Determined to change, she seeks out the sweetest words, transforming her world with kindness. Can Amera's newfound wisdom mend friendships and brighten her days? This delightful tale teaches young readers the impact of their words through humor and vivid illustrations, making it a perfect tool for parents to instill the value of thoughtfulness and empathy in their children.

From the publisher

Teach kids about the power of words and the importance of kindness with this charming picture book that cleverly illustrates why we should think before we speak.Amera’s having a bad day. Her best friend ruined her cupcake and they both said mean things. When Amera brings her bad mood home with her, her mom tells her to “taste her words.” Amera’s mean words taste like rotten eggs, spoiled milk, and lemons! As Amera realizes that her mean words make her feel bad and others feel worse, she starts saying the kindest, sweetest words she can find.This picture book is an excellent resource for parents who want to teach their kids to think before they speak. With humorous text and lively illustrations, Clark and Bright make it easy for even the youngest children to understand the power of their words.

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