Joanne Scaglione

Bully-Proofing Children is a comprehensive guide on the pervasive issue of bullying in our culture. Written by a school counselor who has worked with parents and teachers on this concern, and her daughter, who still remembers experiencing and witnessing bullying as an adolescent, this book presents easy-to-follow solutions for all educators, parents, and caretakers, who can use the questioning techniques, scripts, tips, and stories to deal with this timeless subject. Children of all ages will relate to the real-life stories and their thought-provoking messages about friendship. They will also identify with the themes, characters, and feelings as they gain insight on why bullying and teasing occur and how to address the problem. These stories can be used to open communication on this often-avoided issue.

Bully-Proofing Children is a comprehensive guide for parents, teachers, and all caretakers on the often overlooked but pervasive issue of bullying in our culture. Parents and teachers will be able to use the questioning techniques, scripts, tips and stories for dealing with this timeless issue. Children of all ages will relate to the real-life stories and they will also identify with the themes, characters, and feelings as they gain an insight and understanding of why bullying and teasing occurs and that it has nothing to do with them.

Life's Little Lessons is a delightful and humorous story about a caterpillar named Cyrano and his misadventures. In school he struggles, at times he gives up, until one day he discovers that he and only he is in charge of his own happiness. Children, will easily identify with Cyrano, his feelings and his flight, as they learn that although life has its twists and turns, ups and downs, if we face it with our chin up we can accomplish anything. This inspirational story as told by Joanne Scaglione and Gail Small is beautifully enhanced by the whimsical and heart-felt illustrations of David Endelman. A bonus, companion guide outlines for parents and teachers how to inspire children to read, make reading fun and ensure that reading is an integral part of daily life. Developed by the author-educators, it gives strategies and ideas on how to use this wonderful piece of children's literature as a tool to teach young children not only words, but before they even read, the meaning of what they read. This step-by-step guide is filled with questions, vocabulary, discussion topics and activities that develop language, comprehension and thinking skills in young children.

A true, heart-warming story told in 'catchy' rhyme, this book offers strategies and ideas on how to use children's literature as a tool to teach young children not only words, but also the meaning of what they read. This step-by-step guide is filled with questions, vocabulary, discussion topics, and activities that develop language, comprehension and thinking skills in children from ages 2 to 8. A bonus companion guide outlines for parents and teachers how to inspire children to read, make reading fun, and ensure that reading is an integral part of daily life. The Big Squeal makes for a meaningful and entertaining reading experience for all. It provides for parents the unique opportunity to make the home the most important classroom for their young pre-school children; for teachers: an exciting tool to teaching literature and reading skills to school-age children and for children: a chance to experience the joy of reading. The Big Squeal is a great addition to any family, school or library. The playfully illustrated and joyfully written children's story in this book is an inspiring, delightful read for any child.