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The Wisdom Tree (Helping Young Children Understand Addiction In Families) Kindle Edition

by David Kempf (Author), Andrew Kempf (Author), Mel Hohn (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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A raccoon with a drinking problem has put his family on the rocks. Will a sacred tree be his savior?
Ron the raccoon lives with his beautiful family and his young cub in a hollowed-out maple tree. But when he stumbles upon Yuck Juice, the happy father can't stop himself from drinking. After he loses control and mistreats his wife and cub, his family helps him realize he has one choice: travel across the forest, climb the tallest tree, and visit the legendary Wise Bear.

With temptations surrounding him, Ron struggles to reach and ascend The Wisdom Tree. As the journey takes its toll, the proud papa raccoon is about to learn that the solution to his addiction may have been with him all along…

The Wisdom Tree is a remarkable children's story designed to shed light on the disease of addiction and is perfect for ages 8-12. If you or your child have family members with addiction problems or you’d like to help educate your child using a beautifully illustrated and powerful fable, then you'll both love David and Andrew Kempf’s touching and thoughtful tale.

Buy The Wisdom Tree to offer understanding to children of addicted adults today!

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  1. Reading age
    6 - 11 years
  2. Print length
    28 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 12
  5. Publication date
    July 4, 2018
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"The Wisdom Tree is a much-welcomed addition to the small collection of children's books that helps explain the effects of substance use on the family. It offers hope to young minds who struggle to understand the complexities of addiction."

-- Paul Lavella, Director of Alumni & Family Connections Summit Behavioral Health


"This book explains the family disease of addiction in a way that both children and parents can understand."

--Rev. Peter Bullock, Family Counselor

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F9DYJJW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Godwin Mills (July 4, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 4, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3500 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 28 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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David Kempf

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About the Author:

David Kempf has written over fifty short stories, many with themes of horror fiction. He has won several writing awards including first place in Millersville University’s Lemuria magazine’s short story competition. Two of his short stories were selected for the 2007 publication of (Chestnut Hill College's Magazine) The Grackle. He is a frequent contributor to the British website Masters of Horror U.K. He has written two children's books Tell Me More About Earth and The Wisdom Tree. The Wisdom Tree he wrote with his son Andrew to help families understand the issues associated with addiction. In 2014 he wrote The Horror of It All, featuring interviews with prominent figures in the horror community. All the proceeds from that book went to help those suffering from ALS. He is currently the author of six novels: Dark Fiction, The Petsorcist, Damned Fiction, They Laughed at Me, Travel Bug, and The Wager of Sin. David was a contributing author to More Modern Mythmakers (from Crystal Lake Publishing) where he interviewed some of the top names in horror. He's also had several of his short stories featured on Dead Airwaves, a horror story podcast featuring original stories from such writers as William F. Nolan, Elizabeth Massie, Gary Raisor, and Richard Matheson. David also contributed to the poetry book Venomous Words which made the preliminary ballot nomination for the Bram Stoker Awards. David is a returning guest on NBC Radio's House of Mystery, a popular talk show that interviews authors. The show has featured such authors as Patricia Cornwell, James Patterson, and Dean Koontz.

In 2022, David wrote Four Murder Mystery Plays, which are four murder mystery one-act plays that revolve around the problems of addiction. That same year he published his last novel The Wager of Sin, which is the final book in his Dark Fiction trilogy. His latest work is Tales of Monster Madness, a short story collection featuring classic monsters from literary fiction.

PRAISE FOR DAVID KEMPF

"Prolific horror writer Kempf’s knack for deft characterization is on vivid display..." —Kirkus Reviews

"Dark, fast, and wicked fun..." —Jonathan Maberry, author (with George A. Romero) of Nights of the Living Dead

"I like where this series is going." —Lewis Schoenbrun, Editor--HBO's Tales from the Crypt

"...genuinely thrilling..."—Nicholas Grabowsky, author of Halloween IV and The Everborn

"A rich feast indeed."—William F. Nolan, author of Logan's Run

"...it all ties together beautifully..." — Lorraine Evanoff, Award Winning Author, and former CFO of National Lampoon

"Buckle up, buttercup!" —Gary Raisor, author of Less Than Human

"Genuine suspense with laughs in all the right places." —Meredith Bogard Brown, contributor-- Heavy Metal Magazine

"David Kempf looms large in the future of horror."—Tamara Thorne, author of Haunted and Candle Bay

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Taz-ManianWoman
5.0 out of 5 stars Fairy Tale Wisdom
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2021
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As a fan of David Kempf’s novels, which are predominantly of the thriller and horror genres, I was intrigued to see him branch out into children’s books. But then I am reminded of Grimm Brothers’ Fairy Tales, and it all made sense.

Lessons can be learned either the easy way or the hard way. For children, it’s better to learn the easy way, through our elders’ experience, or in this case, cute furry and feathered friends.

This charming tale of primal wildlife wisdom in the face of real and symbolic challenges is at once thought-provoking and insightful. Adults and children should read it over, and over again!
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Dennis
5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to introduce the effects of addiction to children
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023
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As someone who works with children affected by addiction in their families, this wonderful book was able to help ease in the difficult conversation about addiction. In addition, the book gave kids a way to relate to the story.
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Good jumping off point for a conversation with kids.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021
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This cute story touches on various types of dependency...from alcohol and drugs to overeating and lack of exercise.
As a former elementary teacher, I can see this book being used in a classroom to spark discussion.
So many children's lives are touched by these issues.
Love the addition of the author's son's illustration!
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Jim Kukral
5.0 out of 5 stars How do you explain addiction to children in families?
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2018
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In the Wisdom Tree a child is told a story that they can relate too, in terms they can understand. A story the offers not only explanations, but also hope for a very serious problem. The Wisdom Tree is a wonderfully written book for families to explain addiction to children.
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Author Kim Cormack
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic children's book with purpose.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
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I love children's books with intelligence, deeper meaning and purpose. This would have come in handy many moons ago. Love the illustrations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting and Easy to Understand Take on Addiction
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2023
The authors have cracked the code and created a book that explains addiction as well as what is needed to combat it. It uses elementary symbology to explain a difficult concept to young children who lack the necessary cognitive acuity, education, and experience. I grew up with addicts, and I know how hard it can be for families who have a member who struggles with addiction. What most tend to forget is who the addiction affects in the family the most; the children suffer more when they have a parent or older sibling who can’t stop despite the child’s cries. It also explained that an addict can only be helped when they are willing to admit they need it. It was a pleasure to read such a splendid masterpiece. I am sure any child will find it both enjoyable and informative to read, and it may help them as well. Well Done!
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C Cantrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Conversation Starter about a Difficult Topic
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2021
I received a copy of this book directly from the author. David Kempf and his son have done a great job of portraying various types of addiction at a level a young child, 4 - 6, will understand. It is definitely a book meant to be read with a child, rather than the child reading on their own. There are numerous opportunities to open a discussion around this difficult topic of addiction. The anger of the father coupled with his eventual fatigue and lack of motivation are behaviors the child might see every day. Mr. Kempf delivers this information in a way that won't cause a child to be afraid - particularly as the illustrations are not scary. The resolution of the addiction is over-simplified, at least from an adult point of view, but just right for helping a child to begin a gratitude habit that could keep them from traveling the same path. Kudos!
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D. Kent
5.0 out of 5 stars A Gentle Tale for Children about Family Struggles with Addiction
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2021
This is the perfect book for kids who are dealing with addiction in their household. A gentle tale told through the POV of a family of raccoons, we see a father raccoon's descent into metaphorical alcoholism and how it affects his wife and son. The father goes on a search for answers and along the way encounters different animals in the grips of other vices, from drugs, to cigarettes, to screens. In the end, he meets a wise bear who gives him sage advice on gratitude that sets him on the path toward healing with his family. I recommend this book for any family or person that is struggling with addiction and think it could help children have a better understanding of their loved one's behaviors that they may be helpless to control. I received an advance copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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