Children’s Guide For Life

By Prof. Robert Stewart

"Children's Guide For Life: Short Stories That Inspire," created by Prof. Robert Stewart, is a

treasure trove of short stories each designed to instill valuable life lessons through vivid

storytelling and relatable characters. Each story not only entertains but also imparts

wisdom, making it a compelling read for both young readers and adults.

 

One of the book's many strengths lies in its diversity of narratives, each centered around a

protagonist facing unique challenges, which they overcome through virtues like integrity,

respect, and compassion. For instance, "Peter and the Path to Unlikely Companions" tells

the story of a boy whose unique interests isolate him from his peers until a school project

on community heroes leads him to unexpected friendships and a newfound understanding

among his classmates. This story, like many others in the collection, is beautifully narrated

and rich with emotional depth, highlighting the importance of acceptance and the value of

individual differences.

 

"Children's Guide For Life: Short Stories That Inspire" is an enriching read that offers more

than simple tales. It invites readers into a world where challenges are met with courage and

ethical choices, fostering a sense of moral responsibility and personal integrity. It's a book

that motivates one to read more, delve deeper, and learn through the art of storytelling.

Whether for bedtime reading or classroom teaching, this book is a valuable addition to any

bookshelf, promising to inspire and educate in equal measure.

• Language: English
• Publisher: American Publishers Inc.
• Release date: Jun 13, 2024
• ISBN: 9798227652119

Prof. Robert Stewart

Prof. Robert Stewart is a retired clandestine operative who was recruited, while a student at U.C. Berkeley, into a special program for humans with Paranormal gifts. His fields of expertise are child extraction from cults, world religions, science, and the Occult. Musician was his deep cover or camouflage life. Prof. Robert Stewart is a multi-instrumentalist (saxophones, piano, flute, drum, vocals, etc.), composer, and producer. His two major label albums ("The Force" and "In the Gutta") were for Quincy Jones and Qwest/Warner Bros. records. He is known for his unique – personal sound and remarkably inventive improvisations declares Los Angeles Times journalist Bill Kohlhaase, as the lead tenor saxophonist on the Pulitzer Prize winning "Blood on the Fields" by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, and as the protegé of saxophonist Pharoah Sanders. Jazz critic Jason Ankeny declared Stewart to be one of the most impressive jazz saxophonists to emerge at the end of the 20th century. Drummer Billy Higgins refers to Stewart as "perhaps the most important young artist to come along in decades

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Children's Guide For Life

Short Stories That Inspire

Prof. Robert Stewart

American Publishers Inc.

Copyright © 2024 Prof. Robert Stewart

All rights reserved

The characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.

No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher.

ISBN-13: 9798328358163

Cover design by: American Publishers Inc.

Library of Congress Control Number: 2018675309

Printed in the United States of America

Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Foreword

PETER and the PATH TO UNLIKELY COMPANIONS

ROBERT’S UNWAVERING INTEGRITY

LUCAS and HIS DOG MAX

JASPER'S VALIANT QUEST

THE ETIQUETTE EXPEDITION

FAHEEM ALWAYS RESPECTS HIS PARENTS

JOANNA and THE MANNERS OF MEADOWFIELD

VALENCIA and A HOMELESS WOMAN

DAVID and THE SCHOOL BULLY

MARIA BATTLES DEPRESSION

THE QUEST FOR LOVE: SCOTT’S JOURNEY

THE HEART’S EMBRACE

AN ANCIENT LESSON FOR THE BOUNDLESS HEART

THE DIVINE CALLING OF MATTHEW

DION BATTLES SELFISHNESS

KARIM LEARNS THE ART OF MEDITATION

About The Author

Books By This Author

Foreword

Children’s Guide For Life: Short Stories That Inspire, created by Prof. Robert Stewart, is a treasure trove of short stories each designed to instill valuable life lessons through vivid storytelling and relatable characters. Each story not only entertains but also imparts wisdom, making it a compelling read for both young readers and adults.

     One of the book's many strengths lies in its diversity of narratives, each centered around a protagonist facing unique challenges, which they overcome through virtues like integrity, respect, and compassion. For instance, Peter and the Path to Unlikely Companions tells the story of a boy whose unique interests isolate him from his peers until a school project on community heroes leads him to unexpected friendships and a newfound understanding among his classmates. This story, like many others in the collection, is beautifully narrated and rich with emotional depth, highlighting the importance of acceptance and the value of individual differences.

     Children’s Guide For Life: Short Stories That Inspire is an enriching read that offers more than simple tales. It invites readers into a world where challenges are met with courage and ethical choices, fostering a sense of moral responsibility and personal integrity. It’s a book that motivates one to read more, delve deeper, and learn through the art of storytelling. Whether for bedtime reading or classroom teaching, this book is a valuable addition to any bookshelf, promising to inspire and educate in equal measure.

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PETER and the PATH TO UNLIKELY COMPANIONS

Once upon a summer's affection, in a picturesque town adorned with cobblestone streets and cottages blanketed with tangled ivy, there was a young boy named Peter. His essence was that of a gentle breeze, often unnoticed, yet capable of stirring the stillness in a field of wheat. Peter was different, and because of this elusive difference, his peers seemed guarded, their actions redolent of unfamiliarity and apprehension. His world was a kaleidoscope of colors unseen to others, harmonies unheard, and sentiments unfelt by the children around him. This divergence became a barrier to forming the typical alliances seen among the youth in the town's cherry blossom park. Peter is highly intelligent and loves strange hobbies that other kids his age don’t understand, such as studying the stars and collecting rare stamps. He also often speaks in terms that are too advanced for his peers, causing further separation.

With hair the color of a raven's wing and eyes that mirrored the midnight sky studded with stars, Peter's appearance even set him apart from his peers. At school, he would ramble on excitedly about constellations, galaxy formations, and the probability of life beyond the reaches of their humble existence. His passion for philately also isolated him, as he would spend lunchtime examining his rarest finds: a Penny Black or an Inverted Jenny through a magnifying glass, enraptured by the history they held in their paper-thin existences.

Unfortunately, within the corridors of the primary school, there echoed linguistic discrepancies that furthered Peter's solitude. Soaring above the simple banter of his classmates, his vocabulary painted grandiose images and concepts that left them bewildered. Isn't the sky absolutely resplendent today, he'd exclaim, while the others simply saw 'nice weather'. And when he asked if anyone had seen the meteorological phenomenon known as a 'sundog' recently, he was met with blank stares and shrugging shoulders. A day comes when his teacher, Mrs. Lavender, announces a group project about community helpers, and none of the students want to pair up with Peter. He is hurt and confused but hopes to be assigned to a group.

One fateful morning, as dew kissed the lush grass, Mrs. Lavender, with her spectacles teetering on the edge of her nose, announced a class project on the heroes often unseen in their everyday lives, community helpers. As the boys and girls excitedly buddied up, a latticework of whispers and coy glances suffused the room, conspicuously halting before they reached the vicinity of Peter's seat. His heart, naive to the hardening that comes with frequent neglect, wavered