Magination Press Catalog 2017 - 12

Bullying and Accepting Differences
Shield Up!

MEDAL,
✸ SILVER
MOONBEAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS

How Upstanding Bystanders
Stop Bullying

Big Red and the
Little Bitty Wolf

Marcella Marino Craver, MSEd, CAS
Illustrated by Amerigo Pinelli

A Story About Bullying

With the help of their school counselor, four
friends learn how to be upstanding bystanders
and transform their school environment to a place
where bullying is not tolerated . Includes a "Note to
Readers" with practical strategies for standing up to
bullying behavior and practicing kindness .
64 pages. 5" x 7-1/ 2". Black & white illustrations. Ages 8-13.
PAPERBACK: $9.95 * ISBN 978-1-4338-1651-2 * ITEM # 441B132

There's a Cat in Our Class!
A Tale About Getting Along

Jeanie Franz Ransom
Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin

A modern twist on the classic tale, Big Red and
the Little Bitty Wolf demonstrates that sometimes
an unexpected solution to being bullied can have surprising success . Big
Red loves nothing more than tormenting Little Bitty Wolf . Little Bitty tries
everything to get Big Red to stop bothering him, but nothing works-
until the school counselor gives him a good idea . This book can be used
to spark a discussion with kids about bullying and show them that it is
important to seek help . Includes a "Note to Parents and Caregivers ."
32 pages. 8" x 10". Full-color illustrations. Ages 4-8.
HARDCOVER: $14.95 * ISBN 978-1-4338-2048-9 * ITEM # 441B184

Jeanie Franz Ransom
Illustrated by Bryan Langdo

Blue Cheese Breath
and Stinky Feet

There's a Cat in Our Class! is a kid-friendly
exploration of diversity that teaches children
the value of not only accepting but embracing
the differences of others . When a new classmate
arrives, Max, Rusty, Ginger, and Tanner assume
she will be a dog just like them . But Samantha is
not a dog, which leads to lots of questions . Soon, Samantha is celebrated
for the cat she is-just in time for another new student! Includes a
"Note to Readers," written by Dr . Gayle E . Pitman, the American Library
Association's Stonewall Book Award winner for This Day in June .

How to Deal With Bullies
Catherine DePino, EdD
Illustrated by Bonnie Matthews and Charles Beyl

Gus is the school bully, and Steve is his latest
victim . When Steve finally tells his parents about
the problem, they help him formulate and practice
a plan for discouraging Gus .

32 pages. 8" x 10". Full-color illustrations. Ages 4-8.

48 pages. 6" x 9". Full-color illustrations. Ages 6-12.

HARDCOVER: $14.95 * ISBN 978-1-4338-2262-9 * ITEM # 441B196

HARDCOVER: $14.95 * ISBN 978-1-59147-111-0 * ITEM # 441A111
PAPERBACK: $9.95 * ISBN 978-1-59147-112-7 * ITEM # 441A112

✸ GOLD MEDAL, MOM'S CHOICE AWARDS ✸ 2ND PLACE, 2016 PURPLE DRAGONFLY AWARD (PICTURE BOOKS)
✸ HONORABLE MENTION, EUREKA! EXCELLENCE IN CHILDREN'S NONFICTION AWARD
Ouch Moments
When Words Are Used in Hurtful Ways
Michael Genhart, PhD
Illustrated by Viviana Garofoli

Sometimes kids use hurtful or ugly words to put down other kids, whether they mean
to insult or are just going along with the group . These hurtful words often carry a deeper
meaning that many children aren't aware of . Ouch Moments shows kids who is affected by these
words: the target, the mean kid, and bystanders . Includes a "Note to Parents and Caregivers"
written by Kevin Nadal, PhD .
32 pages. 8" x 10". Full-color illustrations. Ages 6-8.
HARDCOVER: $14.95 * ISBN 978-1-4338-1961-2 * ITEM # 441B175
PAPERBACK: $9.95 * ISBN 978-1-4338-1962-9 * ITEM # 441B176

"Genhart clearly articulates how,
when bullying occurs, it can be hard
to know what to do. He encourages
readers to avoid responding in
kind, practice kindness (both to
themselves and others), and talk
to adults. A solid resource for
conflict meditation in clinical or
school settings."
-Publisher's Weekly

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