Overview
In the fourth instalment of the Award-winning Urban Character Education series, Willie and his friends are facing some difficult times. Bernard is being pressurised into fighting others. Derf is dealing with a tough home life and making questionable choices with some new friends. And Chelsey keeps lying to cover up for others. Put it all together and you can see that Peer Pressure is affecting the group in a negative way. Fortunately, counsellor, Mr. J, is here to help Willie and his friends learn the importance of setting boundaries and saying no when it counts! The graphic novel style will speak to primary school kids as they learn the power of resisting peer pressure.
Full Product Details
Author: Kip Jones (Kip Jones) ,
Chad Isely (Chad Isely)
Publisher: Boys Town Press
Imprint: Boys Town Press
Volume: 4
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
ISBN: 9781944882068
ISBN 10: 1944882065
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 09 December 2016
Recommended Age: From 7 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
My students love these books and the activities that go along with them. Peer pressure to use drugs is real and this addresses the problem along with other things. - Sarah Watson The reader is probably already familiar with Peer Pressure. It is not fun. But it does exist! Here are 39 fully-illustrated (in color) relating to this common challenge found in neighborhoods and at schools. Hey kids! I am Principal Hammontree of Boemont Jr. High, and there's a problem my students deal with every day. And so the principal of this school explains a common day-to-day challenge found in schools, as well as everyday living. A frank discussion takes place about the people in a Friendship Bubble. There are many different types of personalities that may create a challenge for the students. These are described and enumerated, and are presented with ways to eliminate or at least, resolve some differences. The possible solution to these challenges are set forth. This is a timely book, addressed to help those who are bewildered by this problem. - M. G. Paregian, Reviewer
"""My students love these books and the activities that go along with them. Peer pressure to use drugs is real and this addresses the problem along with other things."" - Sarah Watson ""The reader is probably already familiar with """"Peer Pressure."""" It is not fun. But it does exist! Here are 39 fully-illustrated (in color) relating to this common challenge found in neighborhoods and at schools. """"Hey kids! I am Principal Hammontree of Boemont Jr. High, and there's a problem my students deal with every day."""" And so the principal of this school explains a common day-to-day challenge found in schools, as well as everyday living. A frank discussion takes place about the people in a """"Friendship Bubble."""" There are many different types of personalities that may create a challenge for the students. These are described and enumerated, and are presented with ways to eliminate or at least, resolve some differences. The possible solution to these challenges are set forth. This is a timely book, addressed to help those who are bewildered by this problem."" - M. G. Paregian, Reviewer"
Author Information
"Kip Jones, a.k.a. 'Mr. J, ' is a guidance counselor at Alcoa Elementary School in Alcoa, Tennessee, where he resides with his family. Mr. J. uses what he calls ""bibliorhymology"" in his Willie Bohanon books, an Urban Character Education series that also includes a rap song, dance and worksheets. The series is a Mom's Choice Awards Gold Recipient, as was named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services by the Mom's Choice Awards."
