{"product_id":"a-not-so-perfect-start-the-caring-classroom-book-1-9798217028672","title":"A Not So Perfect Start (the Caring Classroom, Book 1)","description":"\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\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Trudy Ludwig\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.89lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.27h x 8.84w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217028672\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026 pg. 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. \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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Trudy Ludwig \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48483344711837,"sku":"9798217028672","price":22.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_8194ab5a-bf1a-4355-bd0a-d6f9fb5db081.jpg?v=1782287279","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/a-not-so-perfect-start-the-caring-classroom-book-1-9798217028672","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}