{"product_id":"dont-call-me-slowpoke-adejoke-lolade-ejiofor-9781634897655","title":"Don't Call Me Slowpoke: Getting to Know Alexander and His Sickle Cells","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin Alexander on a heartfelt journey as he grapples with the challenges of living with sickle cell disease, an invisible illness that sets him apart from his peers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I wish I could do things faster, Mom,\" Alexander said.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Maybe the other kids wouldn't pick on me anymore.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBullied by his peers, who don't understand his condition, Alexander struggles to stand up for himself. As readers follow Alexander's challenges and triumphs, they'll gain insight into the experiences of those living with invisible illnesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this inclusion book for kids, readers will find\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about empathy, respect, and compassion, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy it's important to understand the experiences of those with disabilities, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eguided questions to help them engage with Alexander's story on a personal level, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea deeper understanding of diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for parents, educators, and children alike, \u003ci\u003eDon't Call Me Slowpoke\u003c\/i\u003e is a compassionate and thought-provoking exploration of being different, being enough, and standing up for oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Adejoke Lolade Ejiofor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 163489765X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781634897655\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wise Ink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 9.10w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001","brand":"Adejoke Lolade Ejiofor","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48154181402879,"sku":"9781634897655","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_643ccc05-a7eb-4353-a013-011a317292b5.jpg?v=1770788440","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dont-call-me-slowpoke-adejoke-lolade-ejiofor-9781634897655","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}