A Bug and a Wish

By Karen Scheuer, Kalpart (Illustrator)

Tyler must decode a friend's advice to stop teasing at school.

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20 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Tyler faces teasing from classmates, but his friend Danae offers a mysterious solution: A Bug and a Wish. Misinterpreting her advice, Tyler embarks on a journey with a ladybug and a dandelion seed, only to uncover the true meaning behind Danae's words. Can he find the courage to confront his bullies and change his school life? Discover how a simple concept can transform a challenging situation into an empowering lesson.

From the publisher

When Tyler is teased by the other boys, his good friend, Danae, encourages him to give the boys A Bug and a Wish. When Tyler finds a ladybug and a dandelion seed, he is convinced that this is what Danae means. As his friend helps him learn the true meaning of her advice, Tyler soon discovers the solution to his problem. Karen Scheuer is a wife, mother, and teacher. She lives and works in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and has been married to her high-school sweetheart for 29 years. The author and her husband have a 23-year-old daughter and a 20-year-old son. She enjoys calligraphy, knitting, making jewelry, traveling, reading, and never turns down an offer to dine out. The first-time author encourages her second graders to use A Bug and a Wish in various school situations. “In the years I have been teaching, teasing and bullying have increased. I felt that the ‘bug and a wish’ concept would make a great children’s book for teachers to use in their classrooms.” Publisher’s website: http: //sbprabooks.com/KarenScheuer

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