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Harlan and the Bee
“A sweet educational tale of an unlikely friendship in bloom.”
— Kirkus Review
Readers’ Favorite Book Review and Awards 5 Stars Rating
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He rarely thought of others. But when the temperature rises, will this stubborn bird see a different point of view? Children's author, Lena LaRue, with a playful approach and beautiful illustrations, weaves a tale to show how selfish behaviors are often misguided. And by reading to or along with your little ones, you’ll see their delight when these two cute characters figure out a way to cooperate.
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FREE bee riddles and puns on the last page of the website
Honorable mention 2023
PinkyWinky by Lena LaRue is a recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award. The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized as a sign of EXCELLENCE.
Her brothers are always teasing her. But when they get into big trouble, can this flower-loving little pig rescue them? If you or your children like girl power, charming life lessons, and inventive takes on classic tales, then you’ll love Lena LaRue’s funny fable!
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Free Coloring Pages for PinkyWinky
Enjoy the free coloring pages of PinkyWinky, the three brothers, and Big Bad Bob.
Free Coloring Pages for Harlan and the Bee
Enjoy the free coloring pages of Harlan, Bessie, and the garden.
Talking Points for PinkyWinky Book
What is teasing?
How does it feel?
What can you do?
What is bullying?
How does it feel?
What did PinkyWinky do?
How did her brothers react?
How did the wolf react?
They will often pick on a child that has qualities they don’t like in themselves. They might pick on someone in just the same way that they are picked on at home.
Bullies want a reaction.
Bullies want to get kids upset.
Bullies want to see others get angry or sad.
Sadly, the bullied children tend to be some of the nicest kids. They often have big hearts and are confused about why someone would treat anyone that way. They will suffer silently or have a strong emotional reaction when being teased. They often say they can’t be mean back because they don’t want the other child to “feel badly.”
So how can you help your child to be less of a target?
Sadly sometimes being the victim of bullying is unavoidable and out of your child’s control.
However, there are steps they can take to make themselves LESS of a target.
Here are tips to tell your child:
Try not to cry or get angry when being bullied.
Bullies feed off your reaction. Without a reaction, they will not find it fun to bully you.
Calmly defend yourself and then ignore them.
Bullies don’t want to look stupid. If you appear calm, the bully will worry they will appear stupid or weak. You will make it less fun for them, and they will want to find another target or stop all their behavior.
For more information and bullying prevention tips, visit anxioustoddlers.com.
Visit StopBullying.gov to learn more about ways you can protect your kids against bullying.
About the Author
The author of the Lena LaRue books loves nothing more than writing stories that make children smile and laugh. By creating whimsical characters with unexpected circumstances, her playful storylines always strive to make sure the kids can relate. Through these tales, she hopes to connect with her young readers emotionally by touching on topics such as family, friendship, and kind-heartedness.
She lives with her supportive husband, Steve, and their old cat, Emily, outside Knoxville, Tennessee. Lena is amused by the humor found in nature and believes that foxes are basically giant giggling squeaky toys.
She is a member of The Society of Children’s Books, Writers, and Illustrators (SCBWI) and The Society of Authors (SoA).
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