Suzie's Secret Garden
Meaningful connections aren't built on what we own, but on the time and attention we share with others.
A children's book by Michele & Marv Wainschel
Lessons for Little Learners
Meaningful conversations with children.
Short stories and gentle lessons that help the grown-ups in a child's life talk about what matters most — kindness, courage, honesty, and the quiet character that grows from everyday conversation.
Featured Lessons
Eleven character lessons drawn from the book's stories.
Respecting Others
How children learn respect by being respected, and by watching the adults around them.
Read the lesson →Standing Up for What's Right
Helping children find their voice when something feels wrong.
Read the lesson →Praising Effort, Not Just Results
Why how a child tries matters more than what they win.
Read the lesson →Naming and Understanding Feelings
Raising a child who can recognize emotions in themselves and others.
Read the lesson →Friendship and Belonging
Helping children find acceptance and a place where they feel they belong.
Read the lesson →Integrity and Ignoring Gossip
Teaching kids to think for themselves and treat others fairly.
Read the lesson →Read a sample
A story from the book
Each story in Lessons for Little Learners is short enough to read in a sitting and rich enough to talk about for days.
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Purpose & Benefits
What Lessons for Little Learners offers children and the grown-ups who read with them.
- Entertain children with fun, short, uncomplicated stories.
- Encourage a love for reading.
- Teach important moral concepts.
- Share your real experiences after reading the stories.
- Enhance language skills.
- Introduce and help children understand adult vocabulary.
- Motivate children to read on their own.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this book for?
Parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who reads with children ages 4–10. The stories are short and the lessons spark conversation.
How is the book meant to be used?
Read a story aloud together, then use the questions and lessons to start a conversation. There is no script — your child's reaction is the point.
Where can I buy it?
The book is available on Amazon. Additional retailers will be listed here as they come online.
Bring the book home
Order Lessons for Little Learners and start the conversations that shape character.