
Medusa's First Day
A Story about Kindness
Karen Kilpatrick(Author)
Genius Cat Books (Publisher)
Published on 10. November 2022
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-938447-29-7 (ISBN)
Description
What 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. 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?Welcome to the School of Greatness, A place where we can learnTo lead with both our heads and hearts, And greatness we will earn! The School of Greatness is where kids learn important character concepts through reimagined, kid-friendly versions of Greek mythological figures. From the award-winning creative team behind the When Pencil Met 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. Includes a section about the myth of Medusa and a kindness pledge at the end of the book! Kids will take a journey of imagination and growth as they learn about: Celebrating and accepting differences Treating others with kindness and respect What it means to be kind to oneself and loving who you areMedusa's First Day from the School of Greatness series is a fun, read-aloud picture book perfect for: Kids ages 5 and up Social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or for anyone wanting to teach character through an imaginative take on Greek mythology and engaging stories Parents, librarians, teachers, and classroom story times for elementary school students Fans of The Magic School Bus
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Kayppin Media
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Fourth Grade
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 261 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
382 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-938447-29-7 (9781938447297)
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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 When Pencil Met Eraser, When Glitter Met Glue, Pop!, and Nobody Likes Unicorns.