{"product_id":"the-buddy-bench-laila-l-lewis-9781962725651","title":"The Buddy Bench: A Children's Book About Kindness, Friendship, and Inclusion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Buddy Bench: A Children's Book About Kindness, Friendship, and Inclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if a friendship bench at recess could change a child's day - or even their life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Buddy Bench\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartwarming children's picture book that teaches young readers the importance of \u003cstrong\u003ekindness, friendship, and inclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspired by real-life buddy benches found on school playgrounds, this story helps children understand that everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a child sits on the buddy bench, it's a \u003cstrong\u003ebrave step toward connection and friendship\u003c\/strong\u003e. Through gentle storytelling and relatable moments, children learn how small acts of kindness can make a big difference--and how choosing to include others creates stronger, more compassionate communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents teaching empathy and kindness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassrooms focused on social-emotional learning (SEL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools promoting inclusion and bullying prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounselors, libraries, and charter education programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy families and educators love \u003cem\u003eThe Buddy Bench\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages emotional intelligence and compassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps children build confidence and friendship skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports meaningful conversations about belonging and courage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs filled with colorful illustrations \u0026amp; easy-to-read text that will entertain kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for children ages 4-9, including read-alouds and classroom use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether shared at home or in school, \u003cem\u003eThe Buddy Bench \u003c\/em\u003eempowers children to be kind leaders--and reminds every child that they are never alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause sometimes, all it takes is one seat...and one friend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laila L. Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1962725650\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781962725651\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Qbn Studios\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Laila L. Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48517150572799,"sku":"9781962725651","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_094e0744-4cb1-422c-8583-fed6af2878a9.jpg?v=1778730243","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-buddy-bench-laila-l-lewis-9781962725651","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}