Spaghetti in a hot dog bun : having the courage to be who you are

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Title:

Spaghetti in a hot dog bun : having the courage to be who you are

Author:

Dismondy, Maria, author.

Shaw-Peterson, Kimberly, illustrator.

Summary:

Lucy's grandpa has always taught her the importance of treating others the way you would want to be treated, and that it's okay to be different. When Lucy's classmate Ralph starts teasing her at school, Lucy makes a very courageous decision to stand up for herself and what she believes.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 23 cm

Genre:

Picture books.

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader AR LG 3.3 0.5 171695.

Subject Term:

Individuality -- Juvenile fiction.

Courage -- Juvenile fiction.

Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction.

Bullying -- Juvenile fiction.

Author(s):

Shaw-Peterson, Kimberly,

Publisher:

Making Spirits Bright,

Publication Date:

2008

ISBN:

9780615473932

9780984855803

Publication Information:

Call Number:

P DISMONDY

Holds: Copies:

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Item Barcode	Collection	Call Number	Status	Item Holds
33607003565408	Picture Books	DISMONDY	Searching... Unknown	Searching... Unavailable

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Summary

Watch Lucy stay true to herself as she learns how to confront bullying with kindness! Lucy has big hair, eats fun foods and is teased by a boy named Ralph at school because she is different. She tries to be brave but she wishes the teasing would stop. What should I do? she asks herself over and over. Lucy's Papa Gino reminds her to do the right thing and treat people with kindness. So when Ralph gets stuck on the playground and needs help, will Lucy use this chance to teach Ralph a lesson? Or will she have the courage to be true to herself and make the right choice with an act of kindness? Readers of all ages can empathise with Lucy's brave journey as she sets out to rise above Ralph's mean words, stay true to herself and build her self-esteem every step of the way. Filled with whimsical illustrations, this book comes with a free Reader's Companion, containing arts and crafts projects, lesson plans on different types of intelligences, teamwork games, and more for children to go beyon

Author Notes

Maria Dismondy is an award-winning author, specializing in books about challenges children face. As a sought-after speaker, Maria spreads her message by presenting at schools and conferences across the country. Maria lives in southeastern Michigan.