{"product_id":"9781944882860","title":"Isaac the Instigator","description":"\u003cb\u003eIsaac isn’t any ordinary alligator living quietly in the swamp. He’s an INSTIgator! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsaac 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsaac gleefully watches the mischief he set in motion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe didn’t care \u003ci\u003eIf I can’t have friends, why should anyone else?\u003c\/i\u003e he tells the stump.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Jeff Tucker delivers a timely and powerful message about trust, deception, forgiveness and friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsaac the InstiGator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTucker is the creator of the popular \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChicorée Elementary Stories for Success \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebook series, which includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmelia Understands Equity – Emelia learns that fair doesn’t always mean equal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Boys Town Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42670682701885,"sku":"9781944882860","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781944882860_p0.jpg?v=1771598952","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781944882860","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}