Overview
Gabe is from another country. With English as a second language, starting school felt scary and intimidating. How would he know what to do? What would the other kids think?
The teacher goes out of her way to make Gabe feel welcome and encourages the other kids to celebrate diversity with empathy. But that doesnāt stop Johnny from going out of his way to be unkind.
Chocolate Milk, Por Favor illustrates how actions speak louder than words and drives home the importance of celebrating diversity, kindness, inclusion and empathy. Because no matter what language you speak, kindness is the universal language of all.
Learn how to celebrate differences in this powerful story and discover how chocolate milk plays a major role in the discovery of the real universal language.
āāāāāHeartwarming and real! āEvery child should read this book. It can help children understand their feelings when they meet someone different from themselves and help them find a common ground.ā ā Verified Amazon review
This book is the perfect complement to other books in your home or school library that focus on ESL, diversity and empathy. Like the work of Bobbi Kates (Weāre Different, Weāre the Same - Sesame Street) and Shannon Olsen (Our Class is a Family.)
Maria Dismondy is a sought-after author, publisher and public speaker. Although fictional, Chocolate Milk, Por Favor is based on a true story from Mariaās own life.
This book comes with a free Readerās Guide for children. The guide is available for free download from the Cardinal Rule Press website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.
This book title, Chocolate Milk, Por Favor (Celebrating Diversity with Empathy), ISBN: 9780984855834, by Maria Dismondy, Donna Farrell, Nancy Day, Elizabeth Supan, published by Cardinal Rule Press (April 1, 2015) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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