Buddy Brax and the Boxed Bike helps children understand the importance of instruction and guidance, particularly through the teachings of the Bible. While rules may sometimes feel strict or overly rigid, the story encourages kids to see them as valuable directions meant for their well-being. It highlights that trying to navigate life without guidance often leads to trouble, underscoring the protective and purposeful nature of following wise instructions.
“To imagine we can live without instruction or correction, Is more foolish than attempting to build a bike without direction.”
The book is a story about young Buddy Brax, who excitedly receives a new bike only to find it in pieces, with an instruction manual he’s not too keen to use. Convinced he can build it himself, Buddy Brax dives in, improvising and skipping the manual. The result? A disastrous bike that’s barely functional! As he reflects on his experience, Brax realizes the value of guidance—not only for building bikes but for navigating life.
24 pages.
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