My Name's Sammy, and I'm No Snitch

My Name's Sammy, and I'm No Snitchicon

by Jeff Tucker, Miranda Morrissey

Publisher
Boys Town Press
Publication
Sep 08, 2020
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
No
Price
$10.95
Dimensions
9 x 9 in
ISBN
9781944882617
Pages
31
Age
4 - 11 years
Category
Character Development

Rights Sold

LanguageIndonesianCountryIndonesiaAgent-BuyerBADAN PENGEMBANGAN DAN PEMBINAAN BAHASA (Ministry of Education Indonesia)

Description

Sammy wants you to know he's no blabbermouth. He's no tattletale. No squealer or rat.And he most definitely is no snitch!No matter what he sees, Sammy stays silent. When his best bud sticks a wad of gooey gum under a desk, Sammy doesn't spill the beans. When someone sneaks off with a cupcake, he doesn't tattle. After all, he's no snitch and proud of it.Kids know I can be trusted--- I didn’t tattle when Carlos put a piece of chewing gum under his desk--- I didn’t rat William out when he took an extra cupcakeMy Name is Sammy and I’m no snitch!But will Sammy stay tight-lipped when a good friend is bullied and targeted for a beatdown after school?My Name's Sammy, and I'm No Snitch is a realistic, riveting, and powerful tale that teaches young readers the difference between snitching and reporting, and helps them understand why the slogan see something, say something is meant to keep everyone safeWritten for kids ages 5 to 12, This main character in the story is relatable to school children who are sometimes uncertain of what to do when they see someone in trouble or danger, and gives them courage to get help from a trusted adult. Tips for parents and educators are included at the end of the story to help teach children how to communicate and put their decision-making skills to use when it comes to distinguishing snitching and reporting potentially dangerous situations.My Name’s Sammy, and I’m No Snitch! is part of the Chicoree Elementary Stories for Success series, which is great for students in Grades K through 5. Help your children overcome their social emotional challenges with these books which include:•My Name’s Sammy and I’m No Snitch! – Sammy’s No Snitch, but it’s important for him to know the difference between snitching and reporting. Especially when his friend could get hurt.•Emelia Understands Equity – Everyone needs something different to help them grow, and so Fair does not always mean Equal

Author(s)

Jeff Tucker

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. His children’s book series Chicoree Elementary Stories for Success teaches children skills and behaviors like looking out for others and knowing when to report to an adult. He has always been an avid reader and writer and believes in the power of books to help children thrive.

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