{"product_id":"medusas-first-day-a-story-about-kindness-9781938447297","title":"Medusa's First Day: A Story about Kindness","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat if the heroes, legends, and monsters of Greek mythology attended the same elementary school? Before the demigods became heroes and the monsters became feared, they had to navigate the ups and downs of childhood, together. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Medusa's excited for her first day of school, but when her teacher introduces her to the class, she doesn't exactly feel welcome. Will her classmates learn to be kind and accept her differences? Will Medusa also learn to be kind to herself? \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWelcome to the School of Greatness, \u003cbr\u003eA place where we can learn \u003cbr\u003eTo lead with both our heads and hearts, \u003cbr\u003eAnd greatness we will earn!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe School of Greatness is where kids learn important character concepts through reimagined, kid-friendly versions of Greek mythological figures. \u003c\/b\u003e From the award-winning creative team behind the \u003ci\u003e When Pencil Met \u003c\/i\u003e series, School of Greatness is perfect for parents, teachers, librarians, and caregivers to introduce elements of Greek mythology with important lessons woven throughout each engaging story. \u003cbr\u003e Includes a section about the myth of Medusa and a kindness pledge at the end of the book! \u003cbr\u003e Kids will take a journey of imagination and growth as they learn about: \u003cli\u003e Celebrating and accepting differences\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Treating others with kindness and respect\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What it means to be kind to oneself and loving who you are \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMedusa's First Day\u003c\/i\u003e from the School of Greatness series is a fun, read-aloud picture book perfect for: \u003cli\u003e Kids ages 5 and up \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or for anyone wanting to teach character through an imaginative take on Greek mythology and engaging stories \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Parents, librarians, teachers, and classroom story times for elementary school students \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Fans of The Magic School Bus\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKilpatrick, Karen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Karen Kilpatrick knows her ABCs and likes to tell stories, so she makes up combinations of words on the computer! She also is a mom of three, runs a nonprofit called Authors4Education, is the Marketing Chair on the board of directors for Women in Toys, and created the plush toy brand MeBears. Some of Karen's other books include \u003ci\u003eWhen Pencil Met Eraser\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhen Glitter Met Glue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePop!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNobody Likes Unicorns\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlanco, Germán:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Germán Blanco likes doodling so he draws some caricatures and then puts them on the computer, voila. He is also a graphic designer, a former Creative Director for a global toy company, and a member of the board of directors for Authors4Education. Germán illustrated the books \u003ci\u003eWhen Pencil Met Eraser\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhen Glitter Met Glue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePop!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNobody Likes Unicorns\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Genius Cat Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50386987811090,"sku":"9781938447297","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0a0b0f1e-58aa-4ec1-afcc-8db27c10c32f.jpg?v=1728865384","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/medusas-first-day-a-story-about-kindness-9781938447297","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}