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Roxy and Maliboo: It’s Okay to Be Different (Adventures of Roxy)
In this super cute and playful read-aloud picture book, Roxy is a lovable dog who has lost a leg because she was sick, and is now faced with accepting this difficult new change. She sleeps on the couch and dreams of going to the dog park to play. When she is healed, she finally gets to go. Once there, she sees a dog sitting all alone, looking sad. His name is Maliboo and he is different too. Roxy goes over and tells him about her own experiences and insecurities, which helps Maliboo to overcome his fears. He and Roxy go and play with the other dogs, who accept them just fine despite their unique features. They both learn that It’s okay to be different.
Roxy’s story is meant to give children the confidence to be themselves and not let any differences dictate their self-worth.
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Price: £13.38 Paperback (at time of advertising)
Author: Hillary Sussman
Illustrator: Blake Marsee
First Published: 8th June 2021
Print length: 28 pages
Reading age: 3-11 years
ASIN : B096YN468W
Roxy and Tully : Words Matter
In this colourful read-aloud picture book, Roxy is a lovable three-legged dog nervous about starting school and wearing her new prosthesis. Clementine the pig befriends her, but “Tully the Bully” steals Roxy’s bone and makes fun of her leg. The other animals hear what he says and join Roxy in telling Tully his words are hurtful. Tully realizes he is wrong, apologizes, and learns that words matter. Roxy’s new adventure teaches us that words are powerful and that it is never okay to speak badly to others. The reader learns that what you say and how you say it can have a very strong impact.
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Price: £11.98 Paperback (at time of advertising)
Author: Hillary Sussman
Illustrator: Blake Marsee
First Published: 16th November 2021
Print length: 38 pages
Reading age: 3-12 years
ASIN : B096YN468W
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