{"product_id":"school-is-more-than-a-building-9781955698993","title":"School is More Than a Building","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA great school is so much more than a building...\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a place where children feel accepted for who they are. It is a place where kindness and empathy are commonplace. It is a place where children know and feel that people are there for them and that they are safe and loved. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its delightful watercolor illustrations of school life, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool is More Than a Building\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e paints a positive picture of a school environment where children know and understand that the people who work there care and look out for their best interests. When read aloud, children are reminded that they are part of a very special community and that schools are there for them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pandemic made it painfully clear just how sensitive children are to the world around them and how important schools are for many children's health and well-being. Unfortunately, for some children, schools are more than just a place for learning, they are also a place of refuge and escape. It is important that children are aware that schools are a safe place where there are people that they can trust and go to if they need help. \u003cem\u003eSchool is More than a Building, it is a place where people listen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to celebrating schools and everything they do, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchool is More Than a Building\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great book to generate discussion about the many aspects of school life. At \u003cem\u003eKelleyDonner.com\/school-is-more-than-a-building\u003c\/em\u003e you will find lesson plans, bulletin board ideas, activities and more that can be used on a school wide-level, in the classroom, or in your library. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchool is an integral part of a child's life. \u003cstrong\u003eSchool is more than a building, it is a place where...\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords: children's book, school, classroom, teaching, empathy, diversity, kindness, communication, safety, mental health\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDonner, Kelley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kelley is the author of various children's books including The Day the Lines Changed, an Amazon bestseller which was featured in the Washington Post as one of the top ten children's books about the pandemic and A Very Corona Christmas. Kelley has her Masters in Illustration and Book Arts from the renowned Cambridge School of Art in the United Kingdom. When Kelley is not busy thinking up stories and drawing pictures, you will usually find her playing Lego or soccer with her three boys.","brand":"Kelley Donner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697460613394,"sku":"9781955698993","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_933c371e-6e6f-481f-825e-522676164361.jpg?v=1734302603","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/school-is-more-than-a-building-9781955698993","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}