{"product_id":"what-happens-next-9781771471657","title":"What Happens Next","description":"\u003ci\u003eWhat Happens Next\u003c\/i\u003e is a raw, realistic story told by an unnamed protagonist who is made to feel different from everybody else--even invisible sometimes. Bullied by a girl at school, our narrator gives a terse script of the related facts (What Her Friends Do: Laugh. What Everyone Else Does: Nothing.) and emotions (How I Feel Sometimes: Bad. Really Bad.). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The narrator takes these hurt feelings home, where Mom listens and offers some ideas. At school the next day, the child confronts the bully by turning a \"weirdo\" fascination with science into an opportunity to find common ground, and maybe help the bully see the world in a new way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Spare illustrations in a limited palette of blues and greens convey feeling alone even in the hustle and bustle of a crowded schoolyard. Graphic novel-style panels set a steady pace for the emotional impact of this important story that doesn't simplify the realities of feeling like an outsider. It's a powerful starting point for discussions of emotions, empathy, and how we relate to others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHughes, Susan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - SUSAN HUGHES is the author of over 30 children's books, including \u003ci\u003eUp! How Families Around the World Carry their Little Ones\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOff to Class\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMaking Canada Home\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a freelance editor and story coach. She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario. Find out more about Susan and her books at www.susanhughes.ca.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSookocheff, Carey:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - CAREY SOOKOCHEFF is the illustrator of the critically acclaimed Buddy and Earl series, and the author\/illustrator of \u003ci\u003eSolutions for Cold Feet and Other Little Problems\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWet\u003c\/i\u003e. She has worked with a wide range of editorial, design and corporate clients. She lives in Toronto with her husband, two kids, and their dog.","brand":"Owlkids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669888438546,"sku":"9781771471657","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1f3d9995-85fe-4b85-b017-93bba0f2bd66.jpg?v=1733767689","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/what-happens-next-9781771471657","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}