Your child reaches out, and the other kid pulls away or says nothing. Your child walks away sad, convinced they're not wanted. You see the real story-the other kid was nervous, distracted, or didn't know how to respond. But your child only feels the rejection.
Kids don't know yet: actions aren't always about you.
Puppy Joe thought Mo hated him because she never played along. He didn't see her nervousness, her way of getting his attention, or her slow-warming style. When Joe learned to watch and listen instead of assume, he discovered Mo loved him all along. This story teaches children that friendship reads are learnable-and most 'rejection' is just different styles bumping together.
Inside you'll discover:
How to tell the difference between rejection and nervousnessWhat quiet or distant behavior really meansHow to try again when a friendship feels stuckThe power of watching instead of assumingWays to start fresh with a friend you've misreadFor parents, teachers, school counselors, and SEL programs.
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As a grandma and ex-crime investigator having helped victims and families over the years, author SCCunningham understands the importance of helping parents and schools gently guide and equip our young for life. Through the fun adventures and voices of a loving pet family of cats and dogs, The Ginormous picture-books help open tricky conversations, allay fears, and inspire confidence in a safe environment. Witnessing cute animals taking care and solving each other's problems, helps children to not feel alone and learn valuable life messages in a way they listen and understand at their level. Whether read with an older sibling, parent, grandparent, or teacher, The Ginormous Series is a wonderful addition to any child's home, or school's read-aloud library, SERIES TOPICS
The eleven storylines gently help with; fear, anxiety, bullying, sibling rivalry, what to do if lost, missing a loved one, accepting a new family or classroom member, learning to share, feeling different, different friends bring adventure not chaos, knowing you are special, the importance of good deeds, being kind, emotional resilience, and the secret of listening and learning. SERIES REVIEWS
- "I enjoyed them so much and cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons."
- "A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen."
- "These books should be available in every home and school to come back to again and again."
- "WOW I absolutely loved these books Each story has something to teach, a lesson to learn. What a great teaching tool. The pictures are gorgeous A fantastic series "
- "Welcoming Arms; I like this book because it teaches a lesson about differences. It doesn't matter how different we are, or what colour our skin is, or where we live, or what our religion is, everybody wants the same: security and love, big amounts of love coming from friends and family." ABOUT AUTHOR S C CUNNINGHAM
Ex-crime investigator British born of Irish roots SCCunningham has written 30 books, and worked in the worlds of music, film, fashion, sport celebrity management, child charity, and crime (investigations, wanted & absconder unit, major crime team intel analyst, victim/family support). She supports; veterans, child, animal, and planet protection causes. And is a member of the Crime Writers' Association.
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