
What If We Were All Honest!
An Intentional Story About Honesty, Trust, and Doing What's Right, Perfect for ages 5-9
C. M. Harris(Author)
Purple Diamond Press, Inc
Published on 7. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
36 pages
978-1-63918-964-9 (ISBN)
Description
"There is such a need for high moral, values-centered stories like this, especially ones that respect children's ability to understand big ideas. This book creates space for trust, empathy, and meaningful discussion in a way that feels warm and encouraging."
- Reader review
Helping adults address hard conversations with children without fear
Honesty is a treasure worth protecting
In What If We Were All Honest!, award-winning author C.M. Harris invites young readers on a thoughtful, heart-centered journey that explores the importance of telling the truth, building trust, and taking responsibility for our actions. Through engaging rhyme and vibrant illustrations, children learn how honesty helps us make things right, strengthens friendships, and brings peace of mind.
This story focuses on meaningful honesty-being truthful when it matters most, such as owning mistakes, asking for help, and building trust with friends and trusted adults. It gently shows that honesty is not about being hurtful, but about being responsible, brave, and kind.
A symbolic treasure chest of honesty appears throughout the story, reminding readers that telling the truth is something valuable-something that grows brighter each time we choose it.
Perfect for children ages 6-10, this book is an excellent resource for:
¿ Classrooms and SEL discussions
¿ Parents raising emotionally aware children
¿ Counselors and social workers
¿ Character education and PBIS programs
Includes a thoughtful Author's Note for Parents & Educators to support conversations about honesty, trust, and age-appropriate communication
Part of the beloved What If We Were® series
Encourages accountability, empathy, and leadership in young readers
Because honesty isn't about hurting feelings-it's about building trust, doing what's right, and sleeping peacefully at night.
More details
Series
Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
127 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63918-964-9 (9781639189649)
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Persons
C.M. Harris is an independent children's author writing picture books to motivate and inspire every child. Every book has a special message and a lesson to ponder.¿Living in Southern California, Charity is an award-winning author. Charity loves traveling to schools for author visits, spreading the importance of friendship, acceptance, and disability awareness. In 2019, she founded her children's book publishing company, Purple Diamond Press, Inc. We publish picture books that make a difference.Award Winner in the Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction category of the 2019 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.What If We Were All The Same! is a Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Recipient.Featured on BBC CBeebies Lunchtime Stories (October 2020)