Michael Eckers
About the Author:
Dr. Dolores Burton is an award-winning author of seven books. As a Fulbright Senior Scholar, she worked nationally and internationally to improve teaching and learning for students of all ages. Among others, her picture books: But You Don’t Look Like Me; Bully Billy Is Back; The Burrowing Owls Are Worried; & Big Bad Barry: Does He Really Want to Be a Bully; use owl characters to demonstrate kindness, acceptance of individual differences, and research-based anti-bullying strategies.
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Betsy Perdichizzi
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Don Farmer & Chris Curle
OCTOBER 2020
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Robert Messier
About the Book:
This is a tale of kindness and friendship Owlivia is a new owl in the neighborhood and lonely. As she flies over a group of small Burrowing Owls, she sees them playing in the burrow. She tries to make friends with them, but they refuse because she looks different. Even so, Owlivia does acts of kindness for the owls, and saves a baby owl from great danger. The other owls are thankful to Owlivia for her kindness. The story is a tale of friendship that prevails even when individuals look different. Resources for teachers, parents, and children about empathy, kindness, and friendship are included at the end of the book.
APRIL 2020
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