{"product_id":"weird-a-story-about-dealing-with-bullying-in-schools-paperback","title":"Weird!: A Story about Dealing with Bullying in Schools - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErin Frankel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePaula Heaphy\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuisa is repeatedly teased and called \"weird\" by her classmate Sam, even though she is simply being herself--laughing with her friends, answering questions in class, greeting her father in Spanish, and wearing her favorite polka-dot boots. Luisa initially reacts to the bullying by withdrawing and hiding her colorful nature. But with the support of her teachers, parents, classmates, and one special friend named Jayla, she is able to reclaim her color and resist Sam's put-downs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Weird  Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThese three books tell the story of an ongoing case of bullying from three third graders' perspectives. Luisa describes being targeted by bullying in \u003ci\u003eWeird  \u003c\/i\u003eJayla shares her experience as a bystander to bullying in \u003ci\u003eDare  \u003c\/i\u003eAnd in \u003ci\u003eTough , \u003c\/i\u003eSam speaks from the point of view of someone initiating bullying. Kids will easily relate to Luisa, Jayla, and Sam, as each girl has her own unique experience, eventually learning how to face her challenges with the help of friends, peers, and caring adults. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the Bully Free Kids(TM) line\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eErin Frankel has a master's degree in English education and is passionate about parenting, teaching, and writing. She taught ESL in Madrid, Spain, before moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband Alvaro and their three daughters, Gabriela, Sofia, and Kelsey. Erin knows firsthand what it feels like to be bullied, and she hopes her stories will help children stay true to who they are and help put an end to bullying. In her free time, you'll find Erin hiking in the woods with her family and doggie, Bella, or getting some words down on paper wherever and whenever she can. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Paula Heaphy is a print and pattern designer in the fashion industry. She's an explorer of all artistic mediums from glassblowing to shoemaking, but her biggest love is drawing. She jumped at the chance to illustrate her friend Erin's story, having been bullied herself as a child. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15 x 8 x 9.46 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 July 24, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768118903072,"sku":"9781575424378","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/431018c6474275a9414124342575e34e.webp?v=1780325133","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/weird-a-story-about-dealing-with-bullying-in-schools-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}