One Moment Is Not My Whole Story

von Nakeyau Patterson

42 Seiten, Hardcover, ab 4 bis 12 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

One difficult moment should never become a child's whole identity.A child covers her ears when the classroom becomes too loud. Another leaves his seat because movement helps him think. One student cannot find the words to explain what is wrong, while another is so afraid of making a mistake that trying feels impossible.From the outside, these moments may look careless, disruptive, disrespectful, or defiant. But what we first see is not always the whole story.One Moment Is Not My Whole Story is a lyrical, compassionate picture book that invites children and adults to pause before labeling, listen before assuming, and look beneath behavior for the need, feeling, or barrier that may be hidden underneath.With an essential message that balances empathy with responsibility, this story reminds readers that understanding does not erase accountability-it helps us protect one another, repair harm, and find a better way forward.Through diverse children, recognizable school experiences, and a memorable refrain, young readers will learn that they can: - Communicate what they need without shame- Look beyond first impressions- Hold boundaries with compassion- Make repairs after difficult moments- Help create classrooms where every child can participate and belongIdeal for classroom read-alouds, school counselors, elementary educators, special education and inclusive classrooms, restorative conversations, and families helping children understand behavior, emotions, and belonging.A child is more than one action, one mistake, or one difficult day. Every child deserves to have the whole story seen.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Schulromane
• ISBN: 9798951901446
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 09.09.2026
• Größe: 216 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Rising Press
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 4 bis 12 Jahre