{"product_id":"desmond-and-the-very-mean-word-hardcover","title":"Desmond and the Very Mean Word - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDesmond Tutu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eA. G. Ford\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBased on a true story from Archbishop Desmond Tutu's childhood in South Africa, \u003ci\u003eDesmond and the Very Mean Word\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride through his neighborhood, his pride and joy turn to hurt and anger when a group of boys shout a very mean word at him. He first responds by shouting an insult, but soon discovers that fighting back with mean words doesn't make him feel any better. With the help of kindly Father Trevor, Desmond comes to understand his conflicted feelings and see that all people deserve compassion, whether or not they say they are sorry. Brought to vivid life in A. G. Ford's energetic illustrations, this heartfelt, relatable story conveys timeless wisdom about how to handle bullying and angry feelings, while seeing the good in everyone.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArchbishop Desmond Tutu\u003c\/b\u003e (1931-2021) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his lifelong struggle to bring equality, justice, and peace to his native country of South Africa. He also served as Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, from 1986 until 1996. In 1995, former South African President Nelson Mandela asked him to lead the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which became a model of national forgiveness and coexistence. Archbishop Tutu co-authored \u003ci\u003eGod Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time\u003c\/i\u003e and is the author of \u003ci\u003eDesmond and the Very Mean Word.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas Carlton Abrams\u003c\/b\u003e is the co-author with Archbishop Tutu of \u003ci\u003eGod's Dream\u003c\/i\u003e. His many books have been translated into more than two dozen languages. He lives in California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA. G. Ford\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eBarack\u003c\/i\u003e by Jonah Winter and \u003ci\u003eMichelle\u003c\/i\u003e by Deborah Hopkinson. He also illustrated \u003ci\u003eGoal!\u003c\/i\u003e by Mina Javaherbin. He lives in Dallas, Texas.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.4 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desmond and the Very Mean Word\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757251461408,"sku":"9780763652296","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f885b481632120a417c97887ea75a22e.webp?v=1780097902","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/desmond-and-the-very-mean-word-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}