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The Buddy Bench

By Patty Brozo
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The Buddy Bench brings a school playground to vibrant life, capturing the imaginative games of children who create worlds of planes, dragons, and elephants. Central to the story is the concept of the buddy bench, a welcoming spot where kids can signal their wish for companionship, fostering empathy and inclusivity as children reach out to those feeling lonely.
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Ideal for young children in the early years of schooling, especially those in preschool to Year 2, as well as educators and parents looking to encourage empathy and social inclusion among children.

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Having seen what being left out is like, children become agents of change, convincing their teacher to let them build a buddy bench.

Kids befriend lonely classmates in this high-energy story of how schoolyards ought to be.

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A school playground can be a solitary place for a kid without playmates; in one survey, 80 percent of 8- to 10-year-old respondents described being lonely at some point during a school day.

The Buddy Bench by Patty Brozo brings this scenario to life through a vibrant cast of kids, and Mike Deas's illustrations enrich their games with imaginary planes to fly, dragons to tame, and elephants to ride. These kids match their imaginations with empathy, identifying and reaching out to the lonely among them.

Buddy benches are appearing in schoolyards around the country. Introduced from Germany in 2014, the concept is simple: When a child sits on the bench, it's a signal to other kids to ask him or her to play.

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Praised for its lyrical storytelling and complementary illustrations, this book is celebrated as an inclusive tale that resonates with children. Readers appreciate its message of kindness and community, with some noting it inspires real-world action like making buddy benches in schools. It is recommended for repeated read-aloud sessions and valued for its relatable characters and warm message.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780884486978

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 August 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

Illustration: full color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mike Deas

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 239.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 450g

Pages: 36

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Patty Brozo Young Adult

About the Author

Patty Brozo has been writing stories for and about children since taking creative writing classes in college. She is the author of Miss Pinkeltink’s Purse and The Buddy Bench. Mike Deas (Salt Spring Island, British Columbia) worked as a concept artist, texture artist, and art lead in the video game industry in England and California before returning to his native Canada. He is the illustrator of The Buddy Bench, Gloria’s Big Problem, and Calvin Gets the Last Word.

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