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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are
by
Maria Dismondy (Goodreads Author)
How can Ralph be so mean? Lucy is one of a kind and Ralph loves to point that out. Lucy's defining moment comes when Ralph truly needs help. Because she knows what she stands for, Lucy has the courage to make a good choice. This charming story empowers children to always do the right thing and be proud of themselves, even when they are faced with sticky situation.
Paperback, 28 pages
Published
August 1st 2008
by Ferne Press
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The best inspirational books don't need to include the fact that they're an inspirational book in the title. I'll admit, I really liked the cover design of this book, but as soon as I read closer and saw "Having the Courage to Be Who You Are," I groaned.
But you know I support fellow Michiganders (especially one who admits she happily transfered from Michigan to Michigan State), so I hunkered down to read the book.
I'm a sucker for a book that doesn't finish on a perfect note -- I loved that Lucy...more
But you know I support fellow Michiganders (especially one who admits she happily transfered from Michigan to Michigan State), so I hunkered down to read the book.
I'm a sucker for a book that doesn't finish on a perfect note -- I loved that Lucy...more
This book is great because it teaches kids simple loving kindness and respect for our differences. Kids can often be mean to each other simply because they have the false belief that being different is a bad thing. In reality though, being different is wonderful and the book encourages embracing such differences. Main character Lucy is bullied because of the food she eats and for her wild, curly hair. She is constantly teased by one boy in particular whom she eventually chooses to be kind to. As...more
This is a heartwarming children’s book about a girl, Lucy, who likes to be different from others. Her Grandfather, Papa Gino, encourages Lucy’s uniqueness and tells her that it is okay that not everyone likes the same things. What is important in an individual is their heart. While Lucy is at school, one of her classmates, Ralph, picks on her because of her physical appearance. He continues to pick on her at lunchtime when he shouts across the cafeteria that Lucy’s lunch, which consists of spagh...more
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are is about a girl named Lucy who is made fun of by her classmate Ralph for being different. Ralph comments on her poofy hair and the food that Lucy eats. Instead of taking the same route and bullying Ralph back, Lucy decides to take the high road and knows that deep down everyone is kindhearted. Although it is a simple story, I love that it portrays the message that being different is awesome and everyone should embrace each other fo...more
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun uses an endearing little girl to teach a powerful lesson. She is bullied for being different but when she has the chance to bully someone back she remembers that everyone has a heart. This book is for children age five and up. It is very realistic because everyone has qualties that make them different from others and sometimes that results in being bullied. I think all children can connect with this book because it will teach them to embrace being different.
Read this book for a class on child and adolescent counseling. This is a beautiful little story that can teach children that you don't have to become a bully to protect yourself just because you are being or have been bullied; instead you can choose to be kind and not vengeful or spiteful. This would be a great book for educators, or for counselors who work with small groups of kids or individual kids who struggle with bullying.
I loved this book and my kids did as well. The book is beautifully illustrated and teaches several lessons. You can use this book to discuss bullying, treating others the way you would like to be treated, and how to be a good friend. This book teaches that it is ok to be different and that being unique is OK. Great book for school counselors to have on their bookshelf to use for classroom lessons or individually with a child.
This story is particularly useful for my text set because it emphasizes the need to be respectful for moral reasons. This is an important lesson to teach because students may overlook this aspect in favor of only treating others nicely in order to get something in return. Although that is one possible benefit, it should not be the focus since that would also allow mistreating people who do not have anything to offer in return.
This book addresses the theme of having the courage to be who are and being comfortable in that identity even though others might feel uncomfortable or feel it necessary to judge. I enjoyed the message it sent because children can receive negativity from many areas so it is great to have this positive message infused into their knowledge base.
This book illustrates several lessons for children - being different is okay, how to be a good friend, and how to deal with being 'bullied'. I also liked the images of the children portrayed as diverse in the classroom; although it was not the focus of the book, I appreciated that 'vision'.
This is the story of Lucy, who is a bit different. She is being picked on by a boy named Ralph. This story is super cute and it teaches students the importance of being yourself! I would use this book on the first day of school to teach students about bullying as well.
This is a great book about a girl named Lucy who is picked on by a boy because she is so unique. When she is put in a position to help this boy, what will she do? Does she have the skills to make the right choice?
Although Lucy has always been encouraged by her grandfather to have the courage to be who she was, it becomes hard when a boy in her class begins teasing her.
We read this in class tonight, and it's a very cute book about bullying, sticking up for yourself, and doing what's right. Plus, I love the art.
I just love this book. Anytime my kids seem to be worried about what others might think of them, I remind them: ”spaghetti in a hot dog bun”
Dec 30, 2011
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I saw this book on our morning program Canada A.M. I think it's a great fit for the new year. I have it on order so I will let you know how I use it once it arrives.
K-2
A book that demonstrates that being yourself, and always choosing to do the right thing even in the face of a challange.
A book that demonstrates that being yourself, and always choosing to do the right thing even in the face of a challange.
Overall, it’s a cute enough book, with bright, cheery illustrations and a good message. And I do like Lucy.
Rec. by Books That Heal: http://booksthathealkids.blogspot.com...
43 months - Cute story, I liked that the little girl did the right thing and was the better person.
This is a great book to use with children to teach them about bullying. The main character in this story has to deal with a bully at school and she has to decide if she is going to be nice to him or be mean to him back. Children can learn the importance of making the correct decision even if it may be difficult. I enjoyed that the reader could read the thoughts of the main character and see how she makes her decision in the end.
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Maria Dismondy is an award-winning children's book author. To find out more about her books and her school/event programs, visit www.mariadismondy.com
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Born and Raised: In a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, I grew up with red shag carpet, The Smurfs and Cabbage Patch Dolls. In my past time, I played flashlight tag with the neighborhood kids and listened to NKOTB aka The New Kids on The...more
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From the author...
Born and Raised: In a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, I grew up with red shag carpet, The Smurfs and Cabbage Patch Dolls. In my past time, I played flashlight tag with the neighborhood kids and listened to NKOTB aka The New Kids on The...more
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