num_pages: 48
description: A sensitive timely and ultimately uplifting portrayal of how an elementary school struggles copes and heals together after something bad is discovered written on the wall illustrated by bestselling artist Corinna LuykenThis kind of thing won't be tolerated at our school the principal declares the day the bad-something is discovered written on a wall. The incident makes the kids nervous giggly and curious at first but then they're worried confused sad and angry. Everyone is suspicious. Who did it and why? They miss the days before the bad-something appeared because everythingand everyonefeels different now. It takes a lot of talking listening looking and creating something good together to find a way to heal. The story acknowledges that while the scars of such incidents remain it is possible to teach tolerance and feel true community once again.Written and illustrated by the acclaimed creators of Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse! here is a brave book about the power of words that tackles one of the most difficult topics for elementary school-aged childrenhate speechin a direct realistic and empathetic manner.
language: English
title: Something Good
publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers