{"product_id":"chocolate-milk-por-favor-celebrating-diversity-with-empathy-9780984855834","title":"Chocolate Milk, Por Favor: Celebrating Diversity with Empathy","description":"While the other kids happily bound into the classroom, Gabe stands with his mother outside the door, timid and unsure about walking into school. That's because Gabe is the new kid at school and \u003cb\u003ehe doesn't speak English. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gabe is from another country. With \u003cb\u003eEnglish as a second language\u003c\/b\u003e, starting school felt scary and intimidating. How would he know what to do? \u003cb\u003eWhat would the other kids think? \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The teacher goes out of her way to make Gabe feel welcome and \u003cb\u003eencourages the other kids to celebrate diversity with empathy\u003c\/b\u003e. But that doesn't stop Johnny from going out of his way to be\u003cb\u003e unkind\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eChocolate Milk, Por Favor \u003c\/i\u003eillustrates how actions speak louder than words and drives home the importance of\u003cb\u003e celebrating diversity, kindness, inclusion and empathy. \u003c\/b\u003eBecause no matter what language you speak, kindness is the \u003cb\u003euniversal language of all\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learn how to celebrate differences in this powerful story and discover how chocolate milk plays a major role in the discovery of the \u003cb\u003ereal universal language.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cb\u003eHeartwarming and real!\u003c\/b\u003e \"Every child should read this book. It can help children understand their feelings when they meet someone different from themselves and help them find a common ground.\" - Verified Amazon review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book is the perfect complement to other books in your home or school library that focus on \u003cb\u003eESL, diversity and empathy.\u003c\/b\u003e Like the work of Bobbi Kates (We're Different, We're the Same - Sesame Street) and Shannon Olsen (Our Class is a Family.) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Dismondy is a sought-after author, publisher and public speaker. \u003c\/b\u003eAlthough fictional, \u003ci\u003eChocolate Milk, Por Favor\u003c\/i\u003e is based on a true story from Maria's own life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book comes with a free \u003cb\u003eReader's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e for children. The guide is available for free download from the Cardinal Rule Press website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to \u003cb\u003eexplore the topic further and deepen comprehension. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Dismondy\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author, specializing in books about challenges children face. As a sought-after speaker, Maria spreads her message by presenting at schools and conferences across the country. Maria lives in southeastern Michigan.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cardinal Rule Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057805553938,"sku":"9780984855834","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a96690d6-5c10-41e3-ae33-c6710aaa9152.jpg?v=1772008392","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/chocolate-milk-por-favor-celebrating-diversity-with-empathy-9780984855834","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}