When the first grade plans an exciting costume party, Anna-Maria decides to be a fairy princess, Sammy a tramp and Danny a hiccup! However, on the day of the party, as the children are snacking on cupcakes and enjoying themselves in their fun costumes, the third-grade bully comes into the class to harass everyone and tries to ruin the fun. Jim saves the day when he accidentally takes on the bully and thus, proves that he is truly The Strongest Man in the World.
This reissue is a perfect selection for anti-bullying character education. New watercolor illustrations by Ronald Himler give the first graders unique personalities and help readers empathize with their experiences.
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About the Author:
Miriam Cohen is an avid champion of the emotional rights of children. Her stories ring true because she spends many hours in classrooms reading, listening, and talking with children. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Review:
Star Bright Books has issued a number of classic books by Miriam Cohen, newly illustrated by Ronald Himler. Cohen s insightful depiction of real issues in the lives of children makes the books especially welcome for a new generation of readers.
Jim dresses as a strong man for the first grade costume party, and accidentally takes on the third-grade bully who tries to harass the class. It s a fine opportunity to discuss bullying. --Yellow Brick Road
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- PublisherStar Bright Books
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1595720715
- ISBN 13 9781595720719
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages28
- IllustratorHimler Ronald
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