{"product_id":"isaac-the-instigator-volume-3-paperback","title":"Isaac the Instigator: Volume 3 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeff Tucker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Isaac isn't any ordinary alligator living quietly in the swamp. He's an INSTIgator! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He spends his days spying on the neighbors and eavesdropping on their conversations. The more he listens, the more jealous he becomes. They have real friendships. He's all alone. \u003cb\u003eWith no one to talk to except an old, rotting stump, Isaac is angry and miserable.\u003c\/b\u003e So he sets out to make sure everyone else in the swamp is miserable, too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Isaac can perfectly mimic every voice in the swamp, and he uses this special talent to start arguments, stir up trouble, and turn friends against friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIsaac gleefully watches the mischief he set in motion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He didn't care \u003ci\u003eIf I can't have friends, why should anyone else?\u003c\/i\u003e he tells the stump. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But can he instigate a fight between two of the swamp's biggest besties? Or will they sniff out his dirty trick and teach him a lesson he'll never forget? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow Isaac as he learns that treating others with kindness is the first step to creating friendships. And that having a friend can help you feel less angry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Jeff Tucker delivers a timely and powerful message about trust, deception, forgiveness and friendship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Isaac the InstiGator\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining story written for young readers in Grades K-5. Included are tips for parents, counselors and educators on how to help children build relationships with peers, show kindness and compassion, and cultivate empathy. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Tucker is the creator of the popular \u003ci\u003eChicor馥 Elementary Stories for Success \u003c\/i\u003e book series, which includes:  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Name's Sammy, and I'm No Snitch - Sammy never snitches, but he learns that sometime you need to involve an adult when safety is a concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEmelia Understands Equity - Emelia learns that fair doesn't always mean equal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeff Tucker is a licensed professional counselor with experience providing mental health services to students of all ages. Jeff earned his Master's in counseling from Louisiana Tech University and is pursuing his Doctorate in counselor education and supervision at Adams State University. Jeff is passionate about education, promoting mental health in children, and social justice issues. In 2020 he authored his first children's book; \u003ci\u003eMy Name's Sammy, and I'm no Snitch\u003c\/i\u003e Jeff has always been an avid reader and writer and believes in the power of books to help children thrive. Jeff lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with his spouse and their spoiled dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 08, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155905876103,"sku":"9781944882860","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/5228e233a35b5c435dd2b09b53f56f12.webp?v=1733239511","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/isaac-the-instigator-volume-3-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}