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by Kimberly Delude (Author), Brian Martin (Illustrator)
Freddie is having a hard time figuring out why his honesty is causing his friends and family to feel hurt; after-all, isn't he supposed to tell the truth?
Fortunately, Freddie's Bug Scout Master has a new patch for him to earn - the Truth or Care patch. Join Freddie as he learns that it's okay to have and share your opinion, but to be a good friend, you should factor the feelings of others into your comments. This social skills story is great for students in grades K through 5 as they learn along with Freddie on how to think before speaking.Speech-Language Pathologist and expert Kimberly Delude proves once again that navigating social situations can be hard for children (and bugs!), and provides simplified steps to balancing which thoughts to share, which to flush, and how to balance Truth with Care. This is the fifth title in the Freddie the Fly series.
Included at the end of the picture book are tips for parents and educators to help children distinguish what they should say and what should be left unsaid.The series also includes:
- Freddie the Fly: Motormouth
- Freddie the Fly: Connecting the Dots
- Freddie the Fly: Bee On, Buzz Off
- Freddie and Friends: Becoming Unstuck
- Freddie and Friends: Bugging Out
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Our friend Freddie the Fly stirs up a hornet's nest of trouble with his brutally candid opinions. But Freddie doesn't understand how anyone could be hurt by his honesty. Afterall, isn't he supposed to be truthful no matter what?
It's not until Freddie tries to earn his Truth or Care Patch in Bug Scouts that he discovers what his opinions have been missing kindness.
See how Freddie takes the sting out of his harsh opinions by being more considerate and caring.
Speech-language pathologist Kimberly Delude proves once again that children (and bugs!) can successfully navigate tricky social situations. In this tale, readers learn how to speak their truth with kindness and compassion.
Included at the end of the story are tips for parents, counselors and educators. Great for children in grades K-6 and the adults in their lives.
Author Biography
Kimberly Delude, M.A., CCC-SLP, received her MA at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Department of Education, has her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association and works as a Speech Language Pathologist. Her Freddie the Fl book series, uses a charming fly to demonstrate good character and how to communicate effectively with peers and adults. The series was the recipient of the Counselor's Choice Award. Kimberly was the recipient of the 2020 Massachusetts Speech Hearing Associations Clinical Achievement Award.
