{"product_id":"9781771431798","title":"Charlie Chameleon's First Day at School: I Hope Everyone Likes Me!","description":"\u003cp\u003eHi! My name is \"Charlie.\" This is my story about starting school. I was very excited and couldn't wait to go. When we got there, I saw lots of people I didn't know and wanted them all to like me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut wait 'till you hear what happened! One boy didn't like my name. A girl couldn't tell what I drew in art class. A boy didn't like my shirt. Another boy said I was too tall, and a girl said I was too short. I got all mixed up. I knew what they said wasn't right, but I wanted to please. That's when I became \"Charlie Chameleon.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI told my parents what happened - how I kept changing so that everyone would like me. They told me I didn't have to do that. I was okay just the way I was, and real friends would like me just the way I was, too. They said I should believe in myself and always do what I know is right. I should not always listen to what others want me to do, or I won't be who I really am. I'm glad I found this out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy parents said they liked me just the way I was. That made me very happy! I like me just the way I am, too! And you know what? My real friends were very glad I learned to do what I thought was right. They said I helped them want to be who they really are, too. I hope you like my story. XOXOXOXOXO Your friend, Charlie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eP.S. \"Charlie\" has been used in Kindergarten through 4th Grade classes and reviewed by teachers, principals, counselors, psychologists, clergy, parents, and grandparents. The story has been very well received as a fun read and as timely and useful for dealing with issues so prevalent in our society today of bullying, self-image, and the courage to say \"NO!\" to peer pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrederick J. Zorn, Ed.D. is an experienced teacher and principal. For over 35 years, he taught and administered at all educational levels -- Preschool \/ Montessori, Primary, Intermediate \/ Middle and High School levels, and was an Adjunct Professor of Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Zorn developed K-8th grade innovative curricula, effective materials, and programs to help children optimally learn. He has also published ABR: YOU CAN READ!, a tutoring book for adults who want to improve reading skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Zorn has a B.A. Degree from Temple University in Psychology and Education, a Master's Degree and Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania in Curriculum and Administration, and Superintendent Certification from Beaver College (Arcadia U.). Dr. Zorn has written articles on education, served as a Curriculum Research Associate at Children's Television Workshop (Sesame Street), and led Parent and Adult Literacy Workshops around the country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCB Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47047110426864,"sku":"9781771431798","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781771431798_p0.jpg?v=1763707575","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781771431798","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}