Heart of Gold For Kids
A Heart of Gold: The Greatest Gift
A Heart of Gold: The Greatest Gift
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A Heart of Gold: The Greatest Gift
Get ready to party with a purpose.
When five animal friends are on their way to Sam's birthday celebration, each one faces a challenge along the way, and in overcoming it, discovers the perfect gift to give. What they bring to the party can't be bought or wrapped. It can only come from the heart.
A Heart of Gold: The Greatest Gift is an award-winning interactive hardcover children's book that brings five core leadership values to life through a joyful, warmhearted story: Unconditional Love, Tenacity, Positivity, Loyalty, and a Sense of Humor. Featuring breathtaking watercolor illustrations and a gold foil embossed cover, this is a book that looks as special as it feels.
More than a story, it’s an experience.
Six built-in activity pages invite young readers to move from the page into their own lives, reflecting on what each leadership value means to them personally and discovering what makes their own heart of gold unique. It's the kind of book that becomes a treasure.
Select 2 copies and save $5 — perfect for siblings, friends, or gifting one and keeping one.
Every copy includes:
- 6 interactive activity pages — one per leadership value, plus a grand finale page
- A full-sized fold-out watercolor poster — perforated to display on a wall or keep as a keepsake inside the book
- A Heart of Gold Bookmark Award — to personalize with the child's name and date, earned by completing the activities
A meaningful gift for any child ages 4–11, and a natural fit for:
- Birthday gifts and holiday giving
- Family read-togethers that spark real conversations about kindness, empathy, and friendship
- Classroom read-alouds and character education programs
- SEL curriculum supplements for parents and teachers
- School counselors, social workers, and teacher appreciation gifts
- Church groups, VBS programs, and youth organizations
What parents and educators are saying:
"We bought this book for our 125 children because it will help teachers introduce and discuss the values that the characters display." — Lucy Pelletier, Executive Director, Falls Church-McLean Children's Center, VA
"I love that this book teaches positive character traits in a child-friendly manner, helping kids understand how their decisions and actions affect others in ways that at a young age they may not be aware of yet. After each story the character trait is explained clearly with an accompanying activity to engage children in thinking about examples in their own life!" — Haley Nace, OT and Mom of 2 (ages 5 & 6)
"Some children can read a story and be content, while others need to express their thoughts on paper. These interactive features meet them where they are." — Jane Gut, 1st Grade Teacher
A Heart of Gold: The Greatest Gift was co-authored by mother and daughter Sharon and Heather, and illustrated by Lucas Nickerson. A portion of proceeds from every purchase is donated to nonprofits dedicated to children's empowerment.
Lead with heart. Shine with confidence. 💛
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A birthday party touches all hearts young and old. This special party gives 'gifts of character' which are gently woven into the story. We know gifts come in all shapes and sizes, but these gifts build a child's self-esteem and values that will be carried throughout life. A great message and playful illustrations. The challenging vocabulary was carefully placed in a familiar setting with a clear explanation. Who doesn't want A HEART OF GOLD!!!!
I read my son lots of books but this one he loves the most. I hope he remembers the lessons it teaches because they are timeless. I think I benefit from the book more than he does. lol
My wife and I gave this book to our granddaughters for Christmas. It's a beautifully written and illustrated book and greatly needed for this generation as well as many to follow. Every parent and grandparent should have a copy of this book at home. If each family invested in this book and used it to teach children important morals and values, our country would be on a much healthier path.
I work as a teacher and this book explains the characteristics in a wonderful way! Thank you Heather and Sharon for collaborating and providing a wonderful tool for teachers. I look forward to future collaborations!
It's my first great granddaughter, and now it’s time to read to her. I have many choices, but this book shares the values and Spirit that I want to communicate to her. It teaches the golden rule (among other things). The child in the book gets ready for her birthday party. In addition to all the wonderful gifts, she also gets some other “gifts” she did not expect, Loyalty, positivity, tenacity, unconditional love, and a sense of humor. Priceless and timeless. Makes you both feel good all over. A must and an easy read.