Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are

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Independent Pub Group

Annotation: Even though she is teased by a boy at school for being different, Lucy has the courage to be herself and comes to the boy's aid when he is in need of help.

Genre: [Realistic fiction]

Reviews: 0

Catalog Number: #5557989

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Publisher: Independent Pub Group

Edition Date: 2013 Release Date: 08/01/08

Illustrator: Shaw-Peterson, Kimberly,

Pages: 1 volume (unpaged)

ISBN: 0-9848558-0-7

ISBN 13: 978-0-9848558-0-3

Dewey: E

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Teasing. Juvenile fiction.
Courage. Juvenile fiction.
Individuality. Juvenile fiction.
Teasing. Fiction.
Courage. Fiction.
Individuality. Fiction.

Language: English

Word Count: 943

Reading Level: 3.3

Interest Level: K-3

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.3 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 171695 / grade: Lower Grades

Lexile: 610L

Watch Lucy stay true to herself as she learns how to confront bullying with kindness! Lucy has big hair, eats fun foods and is teased by a boy named Ralph at school because she is different. She tries to be brave but she wishes the teasing would stop. What should I do? she asks herself over and over. Lucy's Papa Gino reminds her to do the right thing and treat people with kindness. So when Ralph gets stuck on the playground and needs help, will Lucy use this chance to teach Ralph a lesson? Or will she have the courage to be true to herself and make the right choice with an act of kindness? Readers of all ages can empathize with Lucy's brave journey as she sets out to rise above Ralph's mean words, stay true to herself and build her self-esteem every step of the way. Filled with whimsical illustrations, this book comes with a free Reader's Companion, containing arts and crafts projects, lesson plans on different types of intelligences, teamwork games, and more for children to go beyond the book. Download your copy directly from the publisher's website. The best book for teaching kindness and confronting bullying. Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun is perhaps the most beloved book by award-winning author Maria Dismondy. It carries the key message of love, courage and positivity supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It will sit comfortably on your shelf alongside other books that focus on emotions, confidence and bullying, like the work of Adir Levy (What Would Danny Do?) and Jacquelyn Stagg (Kindness Starts with You).

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