{"title":"Julie D. Penshorn","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-barnyard-buddies-stop-for-peace-hardcover","title":"The Barnyard Buddies STOP for Peace - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe delightful Barnyard Buddies engage everyone as they show how to use peaceful conflict resolution and dialogue for problem-solving! This award-winning, richly illustrated children's book, for ages 3 to 8, conveys important social skills and anger management tools. With a wonderful Parent and Educator Guide, and a complete Mentor Program Guide included, this is a comprehensive smart tool! Plus, kids love it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Barnyard Buddies are angry because King is taking all the space under the shelter. After they stop and breathe, and get guidance from a wise owl, they can hear how King is hurt and lonely and solve the problem. This guides children toward developing skills for anger management, empathy, and compassion. Keys to success in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren relate to the loveable characters, whose emotions are charmingly revealed by artist Jorry Keith. The heartfelt way Julie Penshorn presents this topic, the sensitive illustrations, and the music that supports the learning, make this book a children's favorite!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cornerstone for the entire \"STOP for Peace\" process is S, STOP and breathe. Peace is only possible when all have cooled off and embraced the insights provided by anger management, then they can dialogue about their other emotions in step T, Tell how you feel. O, Open your mind (brainstorm) and P, Plan a deal are the remaining steps. When people can safely speak from their hearts, they find solutions that work for all. That's the sign of successful conflict resolution!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusic notation for the \"STOP for Peace\" song is included, to reinforce the learning. \"I STOP for Peace\" companion CD, also by Julie Penshorn, is available through the publisher and other outlets (look for it on the site you are on right now!) where music is sold. The music builds the skills and carries them deep into the brain so they are never forgotten. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd an extra book to your cart to give to a teacher, a neighbor, faith-community, or a friend! Help your child experience a safer, friendlier, classroom environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShare \"The Barnyard Buddies STOP for Peace\"! Your review can make a difference, as the more children exposed to these skills, the better the environment for your child\/ren, and the more peaceful our shared future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by the peace education specialists at the non-profit organization, Growing Communities for Peace, through its project, Smart Tools for Life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445335359711,"sku":"9780998869100","price":21.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/mngnOS2hag9780998869100.webp?v=1790215164"},{"product_id":"the-barnyard-buddies-meet-a-newcomer-hardcover","title":"The Barnyard Buddies Meet a Newcomer - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA touching story with an important message, \"The Barnyard Buddies Meet a Newcomer\" pulls on the heartstrings of young and old as it reminds of the importance of belonging for mental and physical health. This book will move readers to reconsider their attitudes toward others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this story, a forlorn and hungry refugee dog wanders into the barnyard where common real-life concerns about newcomers are played out by barnyard animals. Portland Pig wonders how this dog will be fed, while others wonder if he's dangerous. \"Dogs bite!\" says Ol' Dot, one of the horses. Ultimately, the characters figure out a way to act compassionately, though they have concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren and adults alike will cry over the suffering of the abandoned dog, and turn a page to feel the fear that some of the Barnyard Buddies have of the newcomer. They will watch courage grow among the animals as they get to know the newcomer, and will see consensus and consent decision-making as each one's voice is heard. They will cheer for the dog as he bravely chases the coyote out of the chicken coup, and gasp when, after saving the chickens, the farmer is still planning to take the dog to the animal shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story evolves...While it does have a happy ending, many of the children coming to our country or our communities as orphans, immigrants, refugees, and newcomers, don't have that experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren benefit from opportunities to think about these difficult conundrums. Most children, quite naturally, hold compassion in their hearts while they consider practical implications. Reinforcing this ability, and putting it in a memorable story helps them recognize the value of their thinking. Further, it helps them believe in themselves and stand up with courage to bully behavior or other tactics of isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Barnyard Buddies illustrate and talk about both majority rule and consensus-building. The book fills a current, intense need for children to delve more deeply as they begin to grapple with complex problems. Today's kids will need to solve many issues around increased displacement as we face disruptions due to climate change, war, famine, political unrest, and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrator, Jeanine-Jonee brings Penshorn's characters to life. If you've read Penshorn's other award-winning books: \"The Barnyard Buddies STOP for Peace\" and \"I Can See Peace,\" you will recognize her amazing talent at bringing life and emotion to each character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a story that stays with children for life. It is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids -- both young and old. Supplied with the Parent and Educator Guide, painstakingly edited for its content by Rebecca Janke, a Montessori educator, adults will have many tools for creating a more peaceful, inclusive classroom, home, or faith environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading stories of compassion and peace to young children, who learn to love books because their hearts are filled and their spirits are inspired, helps nurture a culture we all want to live in. We all need to feel we belong. That's the first step toward stopping the next school shooting, the next bully's actions or even stopping the destruction of the environment. Our shared humanity is celebrated by our compassionate actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This tender story shows animals teaching lessons about being human. 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