About We Ravens Three

What is the lesson to be learned in this story?
We are all connected, we are all the same, one human race.

Does it have a story line that teaches children how to better navigate their lives?
We Raves Three, demonstrates how we, as human beings can be harsh and judgmental toward others. The storyline shows children the similarities we have as humans. It teaches the tale of ‘one-ness’.

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How does it engage the reader? 
In this story the writing is in limerick, which is engaging to the reader with rhyme and pattern. Hand drawn illustrations of the ravens are phenomenal and tie the tale together through the imagery. As a bonus, informative insights about ravens are provided after the story.

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Does it conjure up real life scenarios and offer insights as to how problems could have been handled with less injury to all? 
This tale relates well to the present day challenges we face in regard to race, ethnicity and gender. It shows us through the ravens how we perceive our differences and how we should embrace the fact that we are all part of one race- the human race.

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Does it open up avenues of discussion between parents and children? 
Sometimes children feel like they are being left out or treated differently because of how they look, or because they are a certain gender. This story begins by showing how we perceive these differences and guides the reader to see our similarities. 

It allows children to discuss their own feelings about being different. By discussing We Ravens Three with your children, you can help them to appreciate the love in each other's hearts.