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American Psychological Assoc.

Annotation: When little Sergio realizes that the Snapper gang bullies others, he breaks away from them and makes new friends, only to become the new target of the gang's bullying.

Genre: [Realistic fiction] [Animal fiction]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #169207

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Publisher: American Psychological Assoc.

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 03/01/18

Illustrator: Tablason, Jamie Meckel,

Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)

ISBN: 1-433-82794-8

ISBN 13: 978-1-433-82794-5

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2017023282

Dimensions: 27 cm.

Subject Heading:
Conduct of life. Fiction.
Gangs. Fiction.
Bullying. Fiction.
Friendship. Fiction.
Turtles. Fiction.

Language: English

Reviews:

Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

Sergio is a snapping turtle who spends time with other -Snappers- as they do things like pluck ducks- tail feathers and play soccer using snails as the balls. Though he feels -big,- -brave,- and -bold- when he takes part, he also knows that the Snappers aren-t being nice. Though another Snapper, Big Clay, tells him to ignore his -squishy feelings,- Sergio refuses to pick on a tiny fish-and the Snappers turn on him. Readers may recognize the dynamics of bullying cliques in the Snappers, while grasping the significance of Sergio-s decision to stand up against their cruelty. A tidy, happy ending may not reflect the outcomes readers see in their own lives, but paired with Tablason-s bold, splashy cartoons, the message about kindness and listening to gut feelings will make an impression. Back matter advises parents how to help nurture empathy in children. Ages 4-8. (Mar.)

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Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

Reading Level: 2.0

Interest Level: K-3

Lexile: AD590L

This satisfying story encourages kids to stand up to bullies as it tells the tale of Sergio the turtle, his old friends the Snappers, and the new friends he learns to defend. The Snappers are the toughest turtles in the pond! He felt BIG when they scattered the minnows. He felt BRAVE when they played soccer with the snails. He felt BOLD when they plucked tail feathers from the ducks. Lately, though, Sergio noticed how others quivered when the Snappers swam by. This bothered him, but when he mentioned it to one of the other Snappers, Big Clay nipped at him. When the Snappers start picking on a little minnow named Gil, Sergio gets some uncomfortable, "squishy" feelings and has to decide what to do. But it's hard to stand up to your friends! Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Julia Martin Burch, PhD, on bullying, friendship, fitting in, and ways to discuss these issues with your child. Excerpt: Just as Sergio experiences in the story, standing up for kindness and compassion in the face of peer pressure is one of the more difficult challenges children and adolescents face. As you talk through it, help your child think through the various characters' perspectives. For example, you might ask "how do you think Gil felt when the Snappers were being mean?"

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