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 Everybody needs a buddy (Big Idea Gang)
 Author: Preller, James

 Publisher:  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (2019)

 Classification: Fiction
 Physical Description: 79 p., ill., 21 cm

 BTSB No: 730549 ISBN: 9781328857194
 Ages: 6-9 Grades: 1-4

 Subjects:
 School stories
 Persuasion (Psychology) -- Fiction
 Friendship -- Fiction
 Playgrounds -- Fiction

Price: $6.50

Summary:
Third-graders Deon, Kym, Lizzy, and Connor, armed with Miss Zips' persuasive tips, set out to convince the PTA to use their cash surplus to put a "buddy bench" on the playground.

 Illustrator: Gilpin, Stephen
Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: LG
   Reading Level: 3.80
   Points: 1.0   Quiz: 510802
Reading Counts Information:
   Interest Level: 3-5
   Reading Level: 3.40
   Points: 5.0   Quiz: 75848

Reviews:
   School Library Journal (12/01/18)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 12/01/2018 Gr 2–4—Preller, author of the popular "Jigsaw Jones" books, launches a new series about friends who strive to make their school community a better place. When Deon notices a new kid standing sadly by himself during recess, he and his friends brainstorm possible ways to involve this student, as well as other loners, during recess. The Big Idea Gang has lots of ideas, including assembling a spaceship on the playground, until they hit upon the idea of a "buddy bench" as a place to go for kids who are feeling lonely during recess, signaling to others that companionship is needed. It is up to the gang with the help of their engaged teacher Miss Zips to make a case for adding a buddy bench even without the necessary funds. The narrative features children of various cultural backgrounds and genders hanging out together and cooperating in order to improve their community. Preller addresses topics such as kindness, activism, immigration, community involvement, and the dangers of gossip in an approachable way for a young audience. Readers will appreciate the numerous cartoon illustrations, short chapters with snappy titles, and large print with wide page margins. This title has classroom appeal and is perfect for kids not quite ready for Wonder. The other title in the set, The Worst Mascot Ever, appears to be the series opener, but readers can jump into this volume with no trouble. VERDICT A fresh new series nudging emerging readers towards social change and kindness towards others.—Kate Nafz, Fair Lawn Public Library, NJ - Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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