Isaac the Instigator

Isaac the Instigatoricon

by Jeff Tucker

Publisher
Boys Town Press
Publication
Mar 01, 2022
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
Yes
Price
10.95
Dimensions
9 x 9 in
ISBN
9781944882860
Pages
31
Age
4 - 11 years
Category
Character Development

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Description

Isaac isn't any ordinary alligator living quietly in the swamp. He's an INSTIgator!

He spends his days spying on the neighbors and eavesdropping on their conversations. The more he listens, the more jealous he becomes. They have real friendships. He's all alone.
With no one to talk to except an old, rotting stump, Isaac is angry and miserable. So he sets out to make sure everyone else in the swamp is miserable, too.

Isaac can perfectly mimic every voice in the swamp, and he uses this special talent to start arguments, stir up trouble, and turn friends against friends.

Isaac gleefully watches the mischief he set in motion.
He didn't care
If I can't have friends, why should anyone else? he tells the stump.

But can he instigate a fight between two of the swamp's biggest besties? Or will they sniff out his dirty trick and teach him a lesson he'll never forget?

Follow Isaac as he learns that treating others with kindness is the first step to creating friendships. And that having a friend can help you feel less angry.

Author Jeff Tucker delivers a timely and powerful message about trust, deception, forgiveness and friendship.


Isaac the InstiGator is an entertaining story written for young readers in Grades K-5. Included are tips for parents, counselors and educators on how to help children build relationships with peers, show kindness and compassion, and cultivate empathy.

Tucker is the creator of the popular
Chicorée Elementary Stories for Success book series, which includes:

  • My Name’s Sammy, and I’m No Snitch – Sammy never snitches, but he learns that sometime you need to involve an adult when safety is a concern

  • Emelia Understands Equity – Emelia learns that fair doesn’t always mean equal

Author(s)

Jeff Tucker

Jeff Tucker is a licensed professional counselor with experience providing mental health services to students of all ages. Jeff earned his Master’s in counseling from Louisiana Tech University and is pursuing his Doctorate in counselor education and supervision at Adams State University. Jeff is passionate about education, promoting mental health in children, and social justice issues. In 2020 he authored his first children’s book; My Name’s Sammy, and I’m no Snitch Jeff has always been an avid reader and writer and believes in the power of books to help children thrive. Jeff lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with his spouse and their spoiled dog.

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