Celebrating Mr. Garcia's Class Series

A Jeremy le dan el papel de su vida, interpretando al Gran Lobo Malo… ¡y quiere ser la estrella! Pero a veces se le hace difícil superar su tartamudeo y no está seguro de qué hacer si le pasa en el escenario. Con la ayuda de su “manada” —su maestro, su familia y sus amigos— Jeremy ensaya su papel. Y ensaya. Y ensaya. ¡Llega el día de la representación y el Gran Lobo Malo está a punto de averiguar si su “manada” lo ayudará! Escrito en colaboración con una experta foniatra pediátrica, El gran papel de Jeremy es un cuento divertido para la hora de la lectura y a la vez una fuente cualificada de recursos para cuidadores que tratan de tener sus primeras conversaciones con niños pequeños sobre el apoyo a compañeros con un trastorno del habla. Jeremy is getting his shot at playing the Big Bad Wolf, and he really wants to shine! But sometimes he finds it hard to get past his stutter. And he’s not so sure what to do if this comes up during stage time. With help from his “pack” – his teacher, family, and friends – Jeremy practices his part. And practices. And practices. Now, the day for the play has arrived, and this Big Bad Wolf is about to find out just how much his pack has his back! Exploring themes of friendship and the CASEL standards of social emotional development like social awareness and managing emotions, Jeremy’s Big Role will blow you away with its charm and insight. Written in partnership with a tenured pediatric speech language pathologist, Jeremy’s Big Role is both a fun story time read and a vetted resource for caregivers looking to have first conversations with young children about supporting peers with a speech disorder. This title is leveled using both the Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell reading level standards. Backmatter includes tips for caregivers and peers on supporting young people with a speech language disorder, written by Haley Broocks M.S., CCC-SLP of Speech Up Austin! About the Series Meet the kids in Mr. Garcia’s class! With each book focusing on issues facing a different child in one first-grade teacher’s classroom, readers will understand what makes us unique while providing insight and solutions about problems they may be facing, too. Each book written in partnership with expert doctors and professionals, Celebrating Mr. Garcia’s Class is an ideal series for caregivers looking to have first conversations with young children about supporting peers.

Jeremy is getting his shot at playing the Big Bad Wolf, and he really wants to shine! But sometimes he finds it hard to get past his stutter. And he’s not so sure what to do if this comes up during stage time. With help from his “pack” – his teacher, family, and friends – Jeremy practices his part. And practices. And practices. Now, the day for the play has arrived, and this Big Bad Wolf is about to find out just how much his pack has his back! Exploring themes of friendship and the CASEL standards of social emotional development like social awareness and managing emotions, Jeremy’s Big Role will blow you away with its charm and insight. Written in partnership with a tenured pediatric speech language pathologist, Jeremy’s Big Role is both a fun story time read and a vetted resource for caregivers looking to have first conversations with young children about supporting peers with a speech disorder. This title is leveled using both the Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell reading level standards. Backmatter includes tips for caregivers and peers on supporting young people with a speech language disorder, written by Haley Broocks M.S., CCC-SLP of Speech Up Austin! About the Series Meet the kids in Mr. Garcia’s class! With each book focusing on issues facing a different child in one first-grade teacher’s classroom, readers will understand what makes us unique while providing insight and solutions about problems they may be facing, too. Each book written in partnership with expert doctors and professionals, Celebrating Mr. Garcia’s Class is an ideal series for caregivers looking to have first conversations with young children about supporting peers.

When new student, Violet, joins Mr. Garcia’s class, everyone gives her a warm welcome. Especially Mandy and two become fast friends. Mandy admires Violet, especially her confidence when talking in front of the whole class. Even if Violet does it a little differently than most (Violet has apraxia of speech, which means she uses a tablet to help her speak). So, when it’s Mandy’s turn to get in front of the whole class to speak--for show and tell—she enlists the help of Violet. Together, the two help Mandy calm her nerves and find her voice. Written in partnership with a tenured pediatric speech language pathologist, Jeremy’s Big Role is both a fun story time read and a vetted resource for caregivers looking to have first conversations with young children about supporting their peers.

When new student, Violet, joins Mr. Garcia’s class, everyone gives her a warm welcome. Especially Mandy and two become fast friends. Mandy admires Violet, especially her confidence when talking in front of the whole class. Even if Violet does it a little differently than most (Violet has apraxia of speech, which means she uses a tablet to help her speak). So, when it’s Mandy’s turn to get in front of the whole class to speak--for show and tell—she enlists the help of Violet. Together, the two help Mandy calm her nerves and find her voice. Written in partnership with a tenured pediatric speech language pathologist, Jeremy’s Big Role is both a fun story time read and a vetted resource for caregivers looking to have first conversations with young children about supporting their peers.

A Braden le gusta la rutina y le encanta el ajedrez. Pero cuando se muda lejos de su escuela, su rutina se interrumpe. En especial echa de menos el tiempo extra que tenía por las mañanas para jugar al ajedrez con su mamá. Braden está convencido de que sus días no volverán a ser lo mismo. Pero entonces, en el autobús de la escuela, conoce a una niña que quiere ser su nueva compañera de ajedrez… y Braden ve el movimiento correcto.

Braden likes routine and he loves chess. But, when he moves far away from school, it disrupts his whole routine. Including the extra time at the start of the day he used to get to play chess with his mom. He's convinced his days will never be the same. Then, he meets one little girl on the school bus, who offers to be his new chess partner...and suddenly the right move comes into view.