Yellowstone: Runner Rabbit Character Adventure Series Book 1 - Where Compassion Blooms in America's First National Park Watch your child's eyes light up with that magical "BING!" as Runner Rabbit earns his very first character jewel in this unforgettable Yellowstone adventure! The Story That Starts It All Join Runner Rabbit and his wise friend Mr. Crow as they explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Through encounters with native wildlife and the park's amazing geothermal features, Runner learns the importance of compassion. Learning this lesson isn't always easy. Runner faces challenges and discovers that growing means trying again. When Runner finally discovers compassion from buffalo, children will cheer as they hear that celebrated "BING!" and Runner earns his beautiful red character jewel, the first in his collection! Why This Book Is Different Created by Jerri Maddox, M.S., CCC-SLP, with 25+ years in speech-language pathology and education, paired with Scott Maddox's vibrant illustrations, this isn't just entertainment - it's intentional learning disguised as adventure. Perfect For: Read-aloud sessions (ages 3-6) - Early independent readers (ages 6-10) - Character education lessons - Speech therapy sessions - Teaching about national parks - Bedtime stories with meaning Educational Value Parents & Teachers Love: ✓ Character Development : Concrete lessons about compassion through relatable situations ✓ Visual Learning : The jewel system gives children tangible goals to work toward ✓ Geography : Real Yellowstone landmarks and features ✓ Science : Accurate animal behaviors and habitats ✓ Language Skills : Visual vocabulary with wh-components ✓ SEL Integration : Social-emotional learning through Runner's experiences What's Inside: 32 beautifully illustrated pages - Age-appropriate visual vocabulary with context clues - Introduction to the character jewel collection system - Real facts about Yellowstone National Park - Positive reinforcement through the "BING!" reward system Extend the Learning: Pair with our Yellowstone Companion Workbook featuring vocabulary exercises, reading comprehension, activity pages, creative writing prompts and coloring pages. Perfect for homeschool curriculum or classroom extension. Series Features: All 7 books available individually or as a set - Companion workbooks for each adventure or as a set - Coming soon: Video education series with author Jerri Maddox - Support materials for educators available (TPT) Order now and start your child's character adventure today!