{"product_id":"the-smile-that-broke-garrick-david-pattenden-9781834170114","title":"The Smile That Broke: How We Learned the Difference Between a Bully and a Manipulator","description":"\u003cp\u003eBecause some smiles aren't kind-they're calculated. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Smile That Broke\u003c\/b\u003e is not just a story-it's a lifeline for children navigating the invisible line between bullying and manipulation.\u003cp\u003eIn this powerful and emotionally grounded narrative, a group of children learns how to recognize the dangerous difference between a bully who pushes and a manipulator who pulls strings from the shadows. What begins as confusion over a classmate's charm quickly turns into a deeply personal discovery about emotional safety, trust, and how even a smile can carry hidden harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough lived experiences, honest conversations, and courage in the face of fear, these kids learn to stand together, speak up, and protect one another. Told in a relatable, age-appropriate way, this book helps children understand that not all bad behaviour is loud-and not all smiles are safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Garrick D. Pattenden, a seasoned educator, historian, and children's author, \u003cb\u003eThe Smile That Broke\u003c\/b\u003e provides real-world insight into manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional control. This special \u003cb\u003eChildren's Edition\u003c\/b\u003e balances seriousness with empathy, empowering young readers to notice red flags, build stronger boundaries, and foster kindness rooted in truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-have for every home, classroom, and counselling shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Garrick David Pattenden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1834170117\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781834170114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ISBN Canada - Library and Archives Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 554\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.12d","brand":"Garrick David Pattenden","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48487415415039,"sku":"9781834170114","price":57.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0ac31cb6-a95c-43a5-a5dd-2e818f71c6d3.jpg?v=1778060367","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-smile-that-broke-garrick-david-pattenden-9781834170114","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}