The Kingdom of Hearts and Homes

22nd November: What Shall We Do Today?

By: P.D. Cain

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Perfect for Early Chapter Book Readers Ages 6-9 Ideal for Classroom Read-Alouds & Family Reading Time
Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on an unforgettable magical adventure that teaches children the true meaning of family, belonging, and community service!
When a mysterious adoption certificate transforms into a magical portal, three best friends find themselves transported to the Kingdom of Hearts and Homes—a fractured realm where connections are breaking and celebrations have been forgotten. To save the kingdom, they must recover eight lost crystals by experiencing and understanding the values each one represents.

In this heartwarming adventure, young readers will discover:

• The beauty of being exactly who they are—freckles, gaps, glasses, and all
• The power of working together and expressing gratitude
• Why compassion for animals and all living things matters
• How families are built through choice, love, and commitment—not just blood
• The importance of community service and volunteering as a family
• How imagination can change the world when paired with action
• Why celebrating our connections makes everyone stronger

Educational Themes Woven Throughout: • Adoption awareness and foster care support • Animal welfare and shelter advocacy • Self-acceptance and celebrating diversity • Family volunteer work and civic responsibility • Gratitude and cooperation • Creative thinking and problem-solving
Perfect For:

• Independent readers transitioning to chapter books
• Classroom read-alouds teaching SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)
• Bedtime stories that inspire meaningful conversations
• Homeschool curricula focusing on character education
• Diverse family representations in children's literature
• Teaching empathy, kindness, and community values

What Parents & Teachers Love:
✓ Positive role models with distinct personalities children can relate to
✓ Action-packed adventure that keeps reluctant readers engaged
✓ Natural integration of important life lessons without being preachy
✓ Diverse characters and inclusive family definitions
✓ Age-appropriate vocabulary with context clues for new words
✓ Discussion questions naturally embedded in the story structure
✓ No scary content—exciting but never frightening

Story Features:
• 9 engaging chapters with descriptive subheadings
• Approximately 3,800 words—perfect length for growing readers
• Vivid sensory details and sound effects that bring scenes to life
• Multiple challenges that showcase different character strengths
• Meaningful resolution that reinforces learning

Part of the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series featuring over 200 magical adventures that celebrate special days while building reading skills and emotional intelligence.

Readers will finish this book understanding that true family is built on love and choice, that every person and creature deserves kindness, and that working together makes us all stronger.

Ideal for fans of The Magic Tree House, The Princess in Black, and Junie B. Jones series.