{"product_id":"oliver-and-the-mean-words-libby-grace-9781972016602","title":"Oliver and the Mean Words","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOliver and the Mean Words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOliver loves listening to the world around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery morning, he sits outside his little cottage at the edge of the woods and listens to the forest wake up. He hears robins singing in the trees, squirrels chattering in the branches, and the whisper of the wind dancing through the leaves. Oliver notices sounds that others often miss, and he treasures every one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Oliver has something that makes him different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis ears are larger than the ears of the other young foxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt first, Oliver doesn't think much about it. He spends his days exploring woodland trails, running through meadows, and enjoying the beauty of the forest. Then one day, everything changes. A few foxes at Woodland School begin teasing him. What starts as a few unkind words soon grows into something that follows Oliver wherever he goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe teasing hurts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOliver begins to doubt himself. He stops joining games. He sits alone at lunch. He starts to wonder if being different is something he should hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen one afternoon, beneath the branches of a great old oak tree, Oliver meets a wise rabbit who helps him see things in a new way. Through kindness, patience, and understanding, Oliver begins to discover that the things that make us different are often the things that make us special.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon after, Oliver notices another young fox named Finn standing alone while others laugh at him. Remembering his own hurt, Oliver faces a difficult choice. Will he stay silent, or will he find the courage to be the friend Finn needs?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith one simple act of kindness, Oliver learns that friendship can change a life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with heartwarming woodland illustrations and timeless lessons about empathy, courage, and belonging, \u003cem\u003eOliver and the Mean Words\u003c\/em\u003e helps children understand the impact words can have on others while encouraging them to celebrate what makes them unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children ages 4-9, parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors, and classrooms, this gentle story opens important conversations about bullying, self-confidence, friendship, inclusion, and emotional resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung readers will discover that kindness is stronger than cruelty, courage often begins with a single small step, and nobody should ever have to sit alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the beloved \u003cstrong\u003eWoodland Lessons Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOliver and the Mean Words\u003c\/em\u003e is a touching story that reminds children that their worth is never determined by the opinions of others and that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause kind words matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause friendship matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd because every child deserves to know they belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Libby Grace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1972016601\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781972016602\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rooted and Roaming Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 62\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.31d","brand":"Libby Grace","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":49097366634751,"sku":"9781972016602","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/oliver-and-the-mean-words-libby-grace-9781972016602","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}