Julie Banderas' latest children’s book aims to teach critical lesson because ‘respect is at an all-time low’

Julie Banderas latest children s book A Monumental Mistake teaches youngsters a valuable lesson that the Fox News anchor believes is critical because respect is at an all-time low in America A Monumental Mistake tells the story of Fiona the lioness Mobi the bear Arthur the lion and Cassius the tiger stumbling upon a forgotten statue deep in Wiggamore Woods The characters respond differently with certain respecting the past and others mocking it and throwing stones Something happens in the book that teaches them a very hard lesson about disrespecting a monument and disrespecting history but they also disrespected their friends by not listening to them when they stated them to please stop throwing stones at this monument because it has historical value Banderas recounted Fox News Digital SHORT QUESTIONS WITH DANA PERINO FOR JULIE BANDERAS So it was a twofold lesson they learned to respect history they learned to respect this historical monument and they also learned to respect their friends in the future and not disrespect them by not listening to them and ignoring them going on with behaving badly Banderas continued And in the end it was forgiven by General Wiggamore Indeed in A Monumental Mistake the young animals eventually learn that respecting history is essential for protecting the future and discover why respecting authority traditions and those who paved the way is so critical It s no coincidence that a historic statue plays a key role in the book as Banderas was inspired when historic monuments across America were removed or vandalized by liberal activists during the Biden administration RFK JR SLAMS DEMOCRATS FOR TOPPLING CONFEDERATE STATUES 'DESTROYING HISTORY' This is very much a politically driven and also a parent-driven book When all of these historic monuments were being torn down under the Biden administration a lot of people were very upset about that because it was essentially erasing history she revealed By erasing history doesn't make it right we can right the wrongs by teaching our children that certain things in history are not to be proud of Banderas added Just because we live in America doesn t mean that we constantly behaved properly Banderas who has three children revealed her number priority was to write a book about respect and to instill in children that they shouldn t have hate in their hearts I feel that in America right now respect is at an all-time low There are protests happening because of differing opinions in wars in other countries There are political differences that are driving families and communities apart and turning into violence I mean the Tesla saga majority of in recent months with people attacking Teslas totally because they don't like the politics of Elon Musk is insanity Banderas disclosed I feel the hatred in this country as it's also at an all-time high she disclosed My kids they re not even allowed to say the word hate The word hate is not allowed in my house ACTIVISTS ARE LIKE TERRORISTS THESE DAYS JULIE BANDERASBanderas partnered with BRAVE Books a Christian publishing company that aims to reinforce Bible-based values It s her second title with BRAVE Books after the title Fina s Fantastical Fort taught children how to persevere through hardships It's a conservative Christian book publishing company that instills values and morals in their children and that's exactly what I am as a mom she reported While the book is meant for children Banderas is hopeful that parents can also get something out of it I think it's a good reminder for parents to teach the core values to raise well-rounded respectable and also children who are humble Kids are brats I mean they don't take their parents seriously They take them for granted They don't appreciate things like I did when I was a kid I think all of it comes down to learning and teaching respect Banderas stated A Monumental Mistake is available now