{"product_id":"b-is-for-belonging-9798885543873","title":"B Is for Belonging","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKids learn the ABCs of belonging and expand their view of themselves and their community.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eB Is for Belonging\u003c\/i\u003e uses the ABCs as an accessible framework to explore the importance of belonging. Understanding and learning about belonging helps kids boost their self-confidence, build positive relationships, and foster empathy and inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eAa. \u003c\/b\u003eWhen you \u003cb\u003eaccept\u003c\/b\u003e other people without judging them or asking them to change, you help them know that they belong. \u003cb\u003eBb. \u003c\/b\u003eWhen you are welcomed and loved exactly as you are, you feel that you \u003cb\u003ebelong\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking a distinction between \"belonging\" and \"fitting in,\" \u003ci\u003eB Is for Belonging\u003c\/i\u003e empowers kids to show acceptance for others and themselves and create communities of belonging. With an uplifting and positive tone, this book shares the power and joy of belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA section at the back of the book includes discussion questions and activity ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShannon Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning children's book author, TEDx speaker, and national presenter. She loves to do author visits to teach the power of reading, writing, and learning with a growth mindset. Shannon taught for 25 years from first grade through college level, where she wore the hats of literacy coach, gifted coordinator, and adjunct professor. She lives in Indiana. You can learn more about her and her books at www.shannonisteaching.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Joven\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and a painter from Colombia. He lives there with his wife, Ana, and two children, Avril and Ian. He is fortunate enough to work in his home studio, where he can share his passion for drawing and painting with his children while working on projects. He started drawing at an early age and when he was six years old his parents enrolled him in his first painting, sculpture, and character design class. When not illustrating, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer with friends, watching movies, reading, writing, and traveling. He has had the opportunity to bring to life characters, scenes, and diverse worlds in magazines and newspapers; funny ideas in children's books; and animation projects around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50890810654994,"sku":"9798885543873","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_55ee2d8c-acb9-44da-b9e1-b448a49f468a.jpg?v=1738167232","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/b-is-for-belonging-9798885543873","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}