Mac and Cheese and the Personal Space Invader
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2020

Mac and Cheese and the Personal Space Invader

By Jolene Gutiérrez, Heather Bell (Illustrator)

Oliver learns friendship means respecting personal space.

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32 pages
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Oliver adores the class guinea pigs, Mac and Cheese, and tries to mimic their snuggly behavior. However, his classmates aren't thrilled with his close proximity. Guided by his teacher and peers, Oliver embarks on a journey to understand the importance of personal space in friendships. Can he adjust his approach and become the friend everyone appreciates? Discover how Oliver navigates the delicate balance of closeness and respect.

From the publisher

Mac and Cheese are the class guinea pigs, and Oliver is their biggest fan. So he watches them to learn how he can be a good friend. But while snuggling might be fine for guinea pigs, Oliver’s classmates don’t like him getting into their personal space bubbles. With the help of his teacher and classmates, Oliver learns that being a friend means respecting personal space.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about petsBooks about personal spaceBooks about social themes
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Publication
Published
August 11, 2020
Publisher
Spork
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781950169252

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