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“One needs to know who they are before they know where they are going.” To introduce the importance of values to her young students, schoolteacher Mrs. Anderson gives them a special homework assignment—and she invites their parents to participate as well. Third-grader Jake Henderson and his family eagerly embrace the lesson, but it’s a whole lot harder than Jake thought!

With his parents’ understanding and guidance, Jake comes to realize that values are developed through the experiences and influences that a young person faces every day. He learns that values are the moral building blocks that collectively form a values system—a system that helps shape each person’s life journey. The Joy of Values will strengthen your child’s understanding of values in an increasingly challenging world, giving them the tools to live a more secure, rewarding, and meaningful life!