| I Don't Owe You a Penny!: A Book About Coping With Bullies Contributor(s): LeBlanc, Sheri Lyn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0986654213 ISBN-13: 9780986654213 Publisher: Playful Pages
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2017 Click for more in this series: Penny |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Bullying - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic - Juvenile Fiction | Poetry (see Also Stories In Verse) |
| Age Level: 6-11 |
| Grade Level: 1-6 |
| Series: Penny |
| Physical Information: 0.16" H x 8.5" W x 11" L (0.48 lbs) 60 pages |
| Features: Illustrated |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Sometimes in this life we are faced with a fear that if we don't face will just reappear." This first book in the "Penny Series" depicts a powerful life lesson and strategies for children to use when faced with a bullying situation. In this book, Penny the main character is tormented by a bully twice her size. As she tries to escape her sadness by venturing into the forest beyond her house she encounters a magical creature that will give her life changing advice, a new perspective and courage to face to her bully. The magical creature requests her return to the forest once she follows his advice so that she can be gifted one final blessing. Discover if Penny is brave enough to stand up to her bully and find out the reward that's in store for her if she does. Written by award winning author Sheri LeBlanc who is known for her charming gift of rhyme, this story will delight the children, teachers, caregivers and parents who read it with it's clever poetic rhythm. Also illustrated by Sheri LeBlanc, the book's colorful illustrations are full of incredible symbolism, whimsy and detail. The book concludes with a powerful "Penny Pledge" poem that challenges children to stand up, speak out and come together to end bullying in the world. "Change happens one penny at a time." The book offers a variety of resources for readers to use to research the ever pressing topic of bullying. |
Contributor Bio(s): LeBlanc, Sheri Lyn: - Sheri LeBlanc is a Canadian artist and children's author known for her charming gift of rhyme and clever poetic rythm. She is a graduate from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Arts, a minor in Social Work and a major in Psychology and is also a graduate from the Faculty of Education with a Bachelor of Education (primary/junior). She is part owner in a multinational family run business and has an extensive background in all facets of Corporate Management. Over the years her writing has been featured in local papers, newsletters, cable TV and in 2009 she was awarded an Honorable Mention Certificate in the Poetry Category of the Cornwall Public Library's Annual Writing Contest for her poem, "Just Being a Kid." In April 2010, she wrote, illustrated and self-published her first book, "Lucky Penny" at the special request of a family friend who desired a unique birthday gift for her sister Penny. She has read her work and displayed her illustrations at several venues over the years with audiences of adults and children alike. All her inspirations are from the realities of parenting, pet owning, nature, life's challenges and treasured moments. Her work is created in a unique whimsical manner designed to capture the fun, imagination and mystery of our inner child. To find out more about Sheri and her upcoming books, visit www.PlayfulPages.com |
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