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In this upbeat picture book, acclaimed authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters bring key themes from their earlier collaborations (Can I Touch Your Hair? and Dictionary for a Better World) to a young audience.
Rhyming verse describes different ways in which readers can "be a bridge," from welcoming a new student and listening respectfully when someone else is talking to standing up to a bully and comforting a classmate who is upset.
Nabila Adani's cheerful illustrations depict a diverse group of students, including young versions of Charles and Irene. Scan a Page Plus QR code at the end of the book to download a Bridge Builder Pledge. An ideal book to share with students in the fall to set the tone for the whole school year!
"[A] great book to start the school year, to help create rules for the classroom, or to start discussions about connecting to others."-Children's Literature
"Latham and Waters reteam for this rhyming exploration of how children can learn to be a "bridge," building key connections through kindness."-Publishers Weekly
"A charming and welcome read bound to help cultivate a kinder next generation."-Kirkus Reviews
Rhyming verse describes different ways in which readers can "be a bridge," from welcoming a new student and listening respectfully when someone else is talking to standing up to a bully and comforting a classmate who is upset.
Nabila Adani's cheerful illustrations depict a diverse group of students, including young versions of Charles and Irene. Scan a Page Plus QR code at the end of the book to download a Bridge Builder Pledge. An ideal book to share with students in the fall to set the tone for the whole school year!
"[A] great book to start the school year, to help create rules for the classroom, or to start discussions about connecting to others."-Children's Literature
"Latham and Waters reteam for this rhyming exploration of how children can learn to be a "bridge," building key connections through kindness."-Publishers Weekly
"A charming and welcome read bound to help cultivate a kinder next generation."-Kirkus Reviews