Just Because...: A Story Book About Self-Acceptance (Book #1)

by C M Harris, Ashlynn Feather (Illustrator)

Overview

"An important story honoring inclusion, anti-stereotyping, and empathy." Kirkus Review

Book 1 of 3 in the Ms. Freckle School Story Collection Series

A beautiful, positive, and wonderfully illustrated children's story that encourages children not to judge others. Embracing self-acceptance and self-love.

Ms. Freckle has a secret she's worried that her students will laugh at, but the students try to show her there's nothing to fear - or is there?

What could her secret be?

We all have differences, but once you step into the class of Ms. Freckle - the nicest teacher of them all, there's no need to worry! Just Because... is a feel-good story about accepting who we are and finding the courage to be who we are despite what others may think. Viewed from the teacher's perspective giving children the realization that adults have insecurities too.

Just Because... embraces the acceptance of ourselves and others while identifying that our circumstances do not define us. Just Because you wear glasses does not mean you're a nerd and Just Because you may be short does not mean you can't play sports. We can do anything!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733152426
Publisher:	Purple Diamond Press, Inc
Publication date:	07/14/2020
Series:	Ms. Freckle School Stories , #1
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

C.M. Harris is an independent children's author writing picture books to motivate and inspire every child. Every book has a special message and a lesson to ponder.​Living in Southern California, Charity is an award-winning author. Charity loves traveling to schools for author visits, spreading the importance of friendship, acceptance, and disability awareness. In 2019, she founded her children's book publishing company, Purple Diamond Press, Inc. We publish picture books that make a difference.Award Winner in the Children's Picture Book: Softcover Fiction category of the 2019 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest.What If We Were All The Same! is a Mom's Choice Awards(R) Gold Recipient.Featured on BBC CBeebies Lunchtime Stories (October 2020)

Editorial Reviews

"A schoolteacher inspires her students in Harris' picture book.

Ms. Freckle keeps a secret from her students: Sometimes, she makes involuntary noises. She worries if it happens in class students will make fun of her. One day, she quacks loudly and wonders, "Should she pretend like nothing happened, or...explain?" Embarrassed, Ms. Freckle is relieved that her class responds kindly. She says, "Just because I tend to quack does not mean I am a duck! There will be times when my brain tells my mouth to quack but I cannot control it." She describes how assumptions we make about others are damaging, enabling the class to share their own "Just because" statements. For instance, Lily says, "Just because I am a girl does not mean I am not strong!" and Kira says, "Just because I use a wheelchair does not mean I can't play." Others experiences shared include facing judgement for being a slow reader, having divorced parents, wearing glasses, and more. The importance of acceptance is warmly and effectively portrayed. The students' examples and Ms. Freckle's positivity will empower readers to recognize similar instances in their own lives. Feather's lively, computer-generated illustrations depict the classroom setting, including many details, like bookshelves, wall posters, chalkboards, and more. Ms. Freckle has dark skin, dark hair, and freckles. The classroom includes White, Black, and Asian students. The book provides a worksheet with "Just because" statements for readers to complete.

An important story honoring inclusion, anti-stereotyping, and empathy."

-Kirkus Reviews

"C.M. Harris's Just Because... A Story Book About Self-Acceptance is a marvelous and very human story about a teacher who is selfconscious about something and how the open discussion of her strange quirk allows her class to share their own things that they think they have to hide...Ashlynn Feather's illustrations are marvelous! Her detailed panels make you feel as though you've actually entered Mrs. Freckles's class...Just Because... A Story Book About Self-Acceptance is most highly recommended."

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