Honorable Mention, 2016 Foreword INDIES Book Awards Max, Rusty, Ginger, and Tanner assume without question that their new classmate is just like them… a DOG. Guess what? Samantha is NOT a dog, which leads to whole heap of questions: Do you eat mice?Can you walk on a leash? Do you use a litter box or go outside? Can you even wag your tail? But in little time, all the tails in Miss Biscuit’s classroom start wagging, and Samantha is celebrated for the CAT she is, just in time for another new student! There’s A Cat in Our Class! is a kid-friendly exploration of diversity, teaching kids the value of not only accepting but embracing the differences of those around us. Includes a Note to Readers written by Gayle E. Pitman, PhD that discusses how parents, teachers, and other adults can talk with children about diversity in a way that’s meaningful and effective.
Jeanie Franz Ransom has written several books for children, including What Parents Do When You’re Not Home (Peachtree), Don’t Squeal Unless It’s a Big Deal: A Tale of Tattletales (Magination Press), and Grandma U (Peachtree). When Jeanie isn’t writing, visiting schools, or speaking at conferences, she’s working with kids at her part-time counseling job, or making lattes at the local Starbucks. Jeanie lives with her family near St. Louis, Missouri.
Bryan Langdo is the author and/or illustrator of more than twenty books for children. He is the illustrator of the popular picture books Hero Dad and Hero Mom, both written by Melinda Hardin, among other titles. He is also a monthly contributor to Cobblestone Magazine. Bryan lives in New Jersey with his wife and two children. Learn more online at www.bryanlangdo.com.
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