The Golden Plate

Written by Bernadette Watts

A borrowed toy leads to guilt and a heartfelt lesson in friendship and sharing.

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32 pages· AD580L

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Bookroo's summary

Isobel's curiosity about a friend's golden plate leads her to take it home without asking. Guilt soon follows as it doesn't fit in her handmade Doll's House. With her mother's guidance, Isobel learns a valuable lesson in honesty and friendship. Her journey of righting a wrong brings unexpected rewards on her birthday, highlighting the importance of following one's heart. This charming tale, enriched with delicate illustrations, explores the complexities of sharing and the bonds of friendship.

From the publisher

While Isobel is playing with her best friend’s beautiful store-bought Doll’s House, she becomes intrigued by one of her friend’s toys–a small golden plate. But when Isobel takes the golden plate home without asking for permission, she gets more than she bargained for: the plate doesn’t look right in her handmade Doll’s House, and she feels guilty for having taken her friend’s toy. Isobel’s supportive mother helps her find a solution that makes Isobel feel better. And on Isobel’s next birthday, she is rewarded for following her heart. Bernadette Watts’s colorful, delicate illustrations are filled with wonderful details in this charming and thought-provoking story about friendship, sharing, and feelings.

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