{"product_id":"oscar-and-the-hidden-toy-a-j-blaynee-9781764472777","title":"Oscar and the Hidden Toy: Children's Story About Choosing Honesty, Telling the Truth, and Trust. Models Values for Kids Ages 2-6","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Oscar, Kody and Cleo.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharacter-led children's books intentionally designed to support Social Emotional Learning through simple, relatable stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar and the Hidden Toy\u003c\/b\u003e is a gentle, thoughtful picture book about honesty for toddlers and young children, helping them understand why telling the truth matters, even when it feels hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eOscar the dog hides Kody's favourite toy as a playful joke. But when Kody cannot find it, he becomes upset, thinking his toy is lost forever. What started as a game quickly turns into a difficult moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOscar faces a choice. He could pretend nothing happened, or he could admit what he did. With courage and honesty, Oscar tells Kody the truth. Together, they work through their feelings and repair the situation, protecting their friendship and rebuilding trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis story is ideal for children who struggle with telling the truth, hiding mistakes, or understanding how their actions affect others at home or in early learning settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for children aged 2-6, the story uses clear language and familiar situations to help young readers recognise feelings like guilt, worry, and relief. Social-emotional learning is introduced naturally through the characters' choices, without blame, shame, or lectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupporting Emotional Literacy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilding Shared Language Around Feelings\u003cp\u003eAt the back of the book, a simple definition of honesty is included, along with gentle discussion prompts. These help parents, carers, and educators create shared language around truth, trust, and feelings so that children can talk openly about their choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy pairing story, definition, and conversation, the book supports children in understanding that honesty helps to repair mistakes and strengthen relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Children Will Learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How telling the truth builds trust and connection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How mistakes can be repaired through honesty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How to recognise and talk about feelings like guilt and relief\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Families encouraging honesty and open communication\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Preschool classrooms and early learning environments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Shared reading and gentle conversations about values\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Inner Strength Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree Furry Friends. Five Stories. A Lifetime of Inner Strength.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar and the Hidden Toy\u003c\/b\u003e is part of the \u003ci\u003eInner Strength Collection\u003c\/i\u003e, a five-book series intentionally designed to work together to help children grow from the inside. Helping them become caring, resilient little humans, one story at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach book focuses on one foundational social emotional value, introduced in a way young children can understand and apply. The collection explores Patience, Courage, Honesty, Perseverance, and Taking Responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross all five stories, children follow the same three familiar characters as they face everyday challenges and emotions together. This consistency helps children build trust in the stories, develop shared emotional language, and gradually strengthen their ability to recognise, understand, and manage their feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, the Inner Strength Collection provides a connected emotional foundation for children aged 2-6, one story at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full collection via the series link\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e A. J. 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