Social Butterfly

Description

ittle learners get a little boost in social skills with this series of bright, fun, and age-appropriate picture books featuring sweet animals. Charlotte loves talking, singing, and playing. What Charlotte doesn't love is sitting still, being quiet, and listening, which is a big problem at school. Charlotte's overly social ways interfere with her friendships and her learning. Will Charlotte be able to modify her behaviour and learn when to be social and when to be quiet? A sweet and relatable picture book story that shines a light on social behaviours. AGES: 6 to 8 years AUTHOR: Beth Bracken's books have been translated into multiple languages, and her picture books have won the 2011 Creative Child Award; the 2012 Eric Hoffer Book Award Grand Prize; and the 2013 Mom's Choice Gold Award. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, Steve, and their children. When she's not reading, writing, or editing books, Beth spends most of her time knitting endlessly while watching re-runs of old TV shows and drinking lots of tea! SELLING POINTS: Useful tool for teachers and parents in explaining the difference between being a good friend and being overly social Perfect readaloud Lots of books about shy kids, but not many for overly social kids

Beth Bracken is an award-winning author of books for children of all ages, from her Mom's Choice-winning Henry Helps books for toddlers to the critically acclaimed Faerieground series for middle-grade readers. Her picture book Too Shy for Show-and-Tell was one of the 2013 Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year in the Under-Five category. Beth lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband and their two children.

Helping kids develop self control is a big part of what I do. It is hard to sit still!! So when I find great resources like this I am ecstatic. . . .If you are looking for a good book to help your talkers and strengthen classroom management - this is an awesome one.-- "Books That Heal Kids" The message--that you can love learning and being with your friends, but maybe not at the same time--is earnest in intent and execution. For chatterers and doodlers and squirmers everywhere, this is an open and nonjudgmental interpretation of the consequences of talking without listening. Social butterflies like Charlotte will be delighted to recognize their struggle.-- "Booklist Online"