{"product_id":"pico-and-the-rude-rooster-chanel-jones-9798994749647","title":"Pico and the Rude Rooster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do you do when someone says they don't like you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePico and the Rude Rooster\u003c\/em\u003e, young readers follow Pico the peacock as he faces a difficult but common childhood experience-rejection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Pico meets Rex the rooster in the forest clearing, he's excited to make a new friend. But Rex's response is unexpected and hurtful. With no clear reason why, Pico is left feeling confused, sad, and unsure of himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Pico processes his feelings, he turns to his wise friend Talia the turtle, who gently helps him understand an important truth: not everyone will like you-and that's okay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough this powerful social-emotional learning (SEL) story, children learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild confidence and self-esteem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigate friendship challenges and social rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespond to unkind behavior calmly and kindly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop emotional resilience and self-worth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose friends who treat them with respect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of changing who he is to be accepted, Pico learns to stay true to himself, set healthy boundaries, and recognize the value of the friendships he already has.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children ages 4-8, this beautifully illustrated picture book is ideal for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassroom read-alouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounseling and social skills groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParent-child conversations about feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching kindness, respect, and empathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelping children cope with bullying or exclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePico and the Rude Rooster\u003c\/em\u003e is a meaningful addition to any child's library and a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and counselors looking to support emotional development and healthy relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause every child deserves to know: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't need everyone to like you to belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can be kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can be confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd you can always be yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chanel Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798994749647\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jones \u0026amp; Jones Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.14d","brand":"Chanel Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520568766719,"sku":"9798994749647","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_41278d31-a252-48b3-b0c5-68121bca1b4d.jpg?v=1778742356","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pico-and-the-rude-rooster-chanel-jones-9798994749647","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}