Charlie, a boy with learning challenges struggles in school. He is often picked last for team sports and gets frustrated easily. He is an easy target for bullies. Fortunately, he knows two spirited girls, Zoe and Elle, who are both kind and courageous. To find out more, read Playground Heroes, written by Carol Franks-Randall, author of Jamal and Me.
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Praise for Playground Heroes
“That was a great book! Everyone needs to read it!” Madalyne, aged 10
“Playground Heroes is great. Other kids need to read it!” Tyler, aged 7
“Playground Heroes has been added to my list of recommended reading for families seeking children’s books that to help support their child’s socio-emotional development. Dr. Franks-Randall unpacks the complexity of dealing with bullies by creating characters and a story-line that feels realistic and authentic. I especially appreciate the author’s selection of strong female protagonists and the support they receive from their family when they successfully make use of the anti-bullying skills taught to them at home and school. The bright and colorful illustrations only reinforce the power of the story and characters. There is obvious potential for the book to be used as a tool to teach anti-bullying techniques.” Mark T. Sweeney, Ph.D., Licensed Professional Counselor, Executive Director, The Capital Region Children’s Center