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"Some students are bullied; some students are bystanders; some students bully, and all can use some strategies to address this hurtful behavior. When students learn the steps in making intelligent decisions, they often feel empowered when presented with a problem."
They need to feel they belong in the family, in the neighborhood and in the school community.
One of the important ways to develop that sense of belonging is through friendships. However, many children struggle to make and keep friends.
Mr. Munson’s Itvice is a lesson on friendship in which a first grade student sweetly mishears the word ‘advice’ as ‘ITVICE’ but knows exactly who, in her school, can help with a friendship problem.
Mr. Munson’s Itvice on Bulling introduces a fourth grade student who is being bullied. He seeks help from Mr. Munson and learns some good ‘ITVICE’ on addressing the bullying.
Mr. Munson's Itvice on Decision Making When a good friend asks for a huge favor, fifth grader, Serafina, learns the importance of making smart decisions.
Belong. Children need that sense of belonging...
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Nancy Nolan
Nancy Nolan, was born and raised in Western Massachusetts but spent her career years in Minnesota elementary schools as a classroom teacher, and more recently as an elementary school counselor. She is now back in her home state, living on Cape Cod. The main character in all three books is the school counselor, Mr. Munson. He teaches lessons on social and emotional growth to all K-5 classes and is a trusted adult at Pickle Pond Elementary School.
Kathryn Scadden
Illustrator, Kathryn Scadden was also born and raised in Western Massachusetts. Nancy and Kathryn have enjoyed collaborating on these three books, and as sisters, are now living closer together. Both have teaching experience, with Kathryn having taught at the high school and college level. Kathryn grabs young readers attention with her whimsical illustrations and colorful detail. She has hidden artwork throughout all three books for readers to find as they read and re-read each storyline. Kathryn lives outside of Boston, MA.
Endorsements
"Nancy Nolan taps into her wit, wisdom and experience helping children with practical advice for making friends. Kids will love and benefit from her tips."
-David Walsh, Ph.D.
Psychologist and Author
"This book will unlock the mysteries of friendship formation for all young children. Mr. Munson's "real secret" to making friends will resonate with teachers, parents, and children alike."
-Kathleen McCartney, Ph.D.
President, Smith College, Northampton, MA
Former Dean, Graduate School of Education
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
"This children's book by Nancy Nolan is a great reminder and lesson for children of all ages about the importance of respect, consideration for others and kindness. It applies concrete lessons for students on how to deal with bullies as well as thought questions that may just get bullies to think twice about their behavior. It should be required reading in every classroom. Today's child needs help in dealing with bullying and its effects not only on the one who is bullied, but on the class and the bully him- or herself. They will find a clear and well written lesson in this book."
-James P. Burns, PhD, ABPP
President, St. Mary’s University, Winona, MN
Former Dean, Woods College of Advancing Studies and Summer Session
Associate Professor, Dept of Counseling Psychology, Lynch School of Education
Boston College
Instructor in Psychology
Harvard Medical School
"This book is a fun, thoughtful, informative, and encouraging review of what the "bullying experience" looks like and how it makes people feel. Mr. Munson's Itvice on Bullying explores a variety of strategies that will empower students and will have the potential to elicit change in others. A great resource for professionals, parents, and those who address this sensitive topic and who want to help children handle bullying effectively!"
-Michelle Luers, Ed.S.
Minnesota School Psychologist
“The best decision you can make this year is to buy this charming book for any elementary/middle-schooler in your life. Solid step-by-step advice on how to make smart choices is inside─and none of it is relies on a roll of the dice or a spin of the spinner!"
-Donna Christian,
Toy & Game Industry Editor
“Mr. Munson is at it again! In this latest addition to the series the fun and helpful Pickle Pond school counselor has some great advice for helping kids make good decisions. My grandkids have loved the earlier “Itvice” books, and this one is a great addition. It belongs on the top of the kids reading pile.”
-David Walsh, Ph.D.
Author and Psychologist
Step 1:
Ask yourself this question:
What am I going to do about this decision?
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