{"product_id":"a-not-so-perfect-start-the-caring-classroom-book-1-hardcover","title":"A Not So Perfect Start (the Caring Classroom, Book 1) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTrudy Ludwig\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMaribel Lechuga\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelcome to The Caring Classroom! A new series that gives kids the building blocks they need to be a kind and caring person in the classroom and beyond, from a trusted expert in social development. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn book 1, a young perfectionist learns from her mistakes when her first week of school turns into a perfect mess! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's the first week of school, and Thea wants everything to be \u003ci\u003eperfect\u003c\/i\u003e. She's determined not to make a single mistake--which leads to a lot of anxiety! When an art project disaster messes up her perfect week, Thea must make the best of an \u003ci\u003eim\u003c\/i\u003eperfect situation, with the help of her teacher and classmates. Turns out, a little mess is the perfect way to bring this caring classroom together! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the renowned bullying expert who brought you \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Boy\u003c\/i\u003e comes a new series developed in partnership with kindergarten and early elementary teachers to encourage kindness and character growth in the classroom and beyond. Bright, inviting artwork from Maribel Lechuga brings the story to life, with a sprinkling of humor and heart on every page.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRUDY LUDWIG \u003c\/b\u003eis an acclaimed speaker and award-winning author of numerous children's books including \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Books Selection and International Reading Association Teachers' Choices Selection. Specializing in writing stories that help kids engage with their peers in kinder, more inclusive ways, Trudy has collaborated with Sesame Workshop, The International Committee for Bullying Prevention, Committee for Children, and ConnectSafely among other organizations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMARIBEL LECHUGA\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance illustrator from Madrid, Spain. Her previous picture books include \u003ci\u003eTen Beautiful Things\u003c\/i\u003e (by Molly Beth Griffin), \u003ci\u003ePepita meets Bebita\u003c\/i\u003e (by Ruth Behar), and \u003ci\u003eNight Owl Night\u003c\/i\u003e (by Susan Edwards Richmond). She loves nature, and recharches her battery by taking long walks through the Spanish hills.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 11.27 x 8.84 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 16, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45840458350636,"sku":"9798217028672","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/MRYt8lYdSI9798217028672.webp?v=1784855709","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/a-not-so-perfect-start-the-caring-classroom-book-1-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}