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Mormorel is a little bear who eats too many sweets. He eats too much honey, too. This bad habit leads to things he does not want. His tale shows children what greed and self-control can mean. The book is for children, parents and teachers.

Tatiana Tapalaga writes these tales and teaches young children before school age. As a child, she heard her mother tell and read stories. She now writes tales that help children tell right from wrong. She links tales with care for others and good values. Her approach gives children room to make mistakes. They can learn to spot them and put things right. They can change their habits, too.

Tapalaga thinks shared reading helps children dream up and create things. It can help them focus, recall things and use words. It can help their speech, too. She says stories can bring children comfort as they learn.

She says to read the whole tale once with no stops. The next time, adults can ask about the bear's choices. Children can ask questions of their own, too. They can link what happens to their own daily lives. Adults must also show the habits they teach through their acts. This includes not eating too many sweets.