Be a Bridge, Irene Latham
Be a Bridge, Irene Latham
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Be a Bridge

Author: Irene Latham, Charles Waters

Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media

Unabridged: 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Lerner

Published: 01/01/2023


Synopsis

In this upbeat picture book, acclaimed authors Irene Latham and Charles Waters bring key themes from their earlier collaborations (Can I Touch Your Hair? and Dictionary for a Better World) to a young audience. Rhyming verse describes different ways in which readers can "be a bridge," from welcoming a new student and listening respectfully when someone else is talking to standing up to a bully and comforting a classmate who is upset. Nabila Adani's cheerful illustrations depict a diverse group of students, including young versions of Charles and Irene. Scan a Page Plus QR code at the end of the book to download a Bridge Builder Pledge. An ideal book to share with students in the fall to set the tone for the whole school year!

Reviews

Goodreads review by MusingsofRu on March 08, 2022

Be A Bridge has beautifully illustrated images within a story about acceptance and bravery. The images include fantastic inclusivity and representation. It shows children ways to be kind and support classmates. Be A Bridge is a book I would choose for my home. Thank you to NetGalley and Lerner Publis......more

Goodreads review by MookNana on August 09, 2022

This is definitely a "message" book rather than a story book, but it's a great message! This would be very useful for Social-Emotional Learning lessons. It could be a great prompt to help students brainstorm ways they have the power to be kind. The length of the text makes it most suited to early el......more

Goodreads review by Shifa on March 07, 2022

This book was so refreshing to me! This isn’t a book with a hijabi just as token diversity (nothing wrong with muslims in the illustrations, it does make me smile, but this book just felt so authentic and it is due to the illustrator being a hijabi muslim herself!! Truly #ownvoice rep matters!!) Genr......more

Goodreads review by Lanette on April 17, 2022

Colorful illustrations and a delightful poem ask children to commit to being a bridge to love with everyone they meet. The book even has a "Bridge Builder Pledge" at the end that teachers or parents can print out and have children sign, as well as a glossary of activities for building bridges and le......more

Goodreads review by Sam on April 01, 2022

I love this children’s picture book on how to ‘Be a Bridge through acts of kindness!’ As a Healthcare Provider, we had to attend classes on how acts of positivity create rippling affects. I found that the concept greatly improved the attitude in the hospital. I’m grateful that you are publishing a c......more