{"product_id":"felix-stands-tall-isbn-9780763694180","title":"Felix Stands Tall","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Humorously captures the fluidity of social dynamics — and proves that it’s possible to captain one’s own destiny.” — \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFelix has a new best friend! With take-charge Fiona, anything seems possible, and before Felix knows it, she sweeps him into singing and dancing with her as pixies in the talent show. But right after Felix’s first-prize triumph, trouble waits in the wings. Can he pull himself together and face down the bullies?The details in Wells' illustrations showcase Felix's and Fiona's different personalities brilliantly and cleverly stretch the story out to the endpapers. Concise and kid-appropriate language combines with darling drawings (who can resist cute little guinea pigs?) for another feather in Wells' literary cap.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA worthy addition to memorable picture books about bullying and self-worth, like Helen Lester’s Hooway for Wodney Wat (HMH, 2002) and Anna Dewdney’s Llama, Llama and the Bully Goat (Viking, 2013).\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a cast of guinea pigs who correspond to instantly recognizable human types, this series opener from Max and Ruby creator Wells humorously captures the fluidity of social dynamics—and proves that it’s possible to captain one’s own destiny.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe notion of a shy protagonist standing up for himself in order to fend off a friend’s goofy ideas is an interesting twist on the theme of self-assurance. Fine for reading aloud.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist Online\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFelix personifies the problems that most children face, and provides a useful conversation starter about bullying and standing up for oneself.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Connection\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305035256037,"sku":"NP9780763694180","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763694180.jpg?v=1767726810","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/felix-stands-tall-isbn-9780763694180","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}