While the other kids happily bound into the classroom, Gabe stands with
his mother outside the door, timid and unsure about walking into school.
That's because Gabe is the new kid at school and he doesn't speak
English.
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 doesn't 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.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Heartwarming and real! "Every 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." -
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 (We're Different, We're 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 Maria's own life.
This book comes with a free Reader's 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.
