Once in a while a book comes around that can change the direction of a child’s life. Three Cups, a new children’s book based on a true story, has the potential to do just that. Mark St. Germain retells the story of the present a boy received from his parents for his fifth birthday… a present, his parents explained, that would “take him on many adventures.” As he proceeds to unwrap 3 old coffee cups from his family’s kitchen cabinet, he is at first disappointed and confused. But then his parents give him the second part of his gift — his first weekly allowance — and the adventure begins! His parents help him divide his allowance into 3 cups — one for saving, one for spending, and one to use towards a charity of his choice. As the weeks go on, the cups fill and it’s time to put the money from each cup to use. The money in the saving cup gets deposited in the bank “to keep it safe” and “make it grow.” The money in the spending cup eventually pays for a new baseball glove and a present for his little sister. At first, he has a hard time figuring out what to do with the money collected in the charity cup, because, he thought, “there were so many people who needed help,” and his charity cup was “so small.” But his parents assured him there were “a hundred things,” and even “a hundred times a hundred things,” that he could do with the money. He settled on buying eight cans of soup for his school’s food drive, and helped his teacher make deliveries to needy families. As the boy grows, so does the amount of his allowance, and the money placed in each cup. And, then, when he’s old enough to work, he continues the tradition, helping to pay for his own college and helping many more people through charity. The lessons in Three Cups are simple and classic and do not read as preachy. Instead, they make up an engaging story that will encourage children and families to easily put the principles into practice. The gorgeous illustrations by April Willy perfectly suit the book. She has a way of accurately capturing the feelings the boy has throughout the entire Three Cups learning process — disappointment, inquisitiveness, excitement and pride. Of course, Three Cups is a perfect gift for your grandchildren — for you to read with them and to help instill the principles it so eloquently suggests. Three Cheers for Three Cups!
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