The Whisper Chasers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781777491284)

Buku, the magical robot, leads his friends on a fun, fast-paced adventure through different worlds where they discover how bullying and prejudice hurt others-and the power of empathy, kindness, and fairness.

Malena, Oli, and Samu see a boy being bullied and begin to wonder why people can be so unkind.

Buku, the magical robot, knows they are upset and at once returns to help his friends. With a whirl and a flash, he whisks the kids away to a beautiful cave with mysterious doors.

"Three doors, three adventures," says Buku. "Once you go through them, you must look for an answer. Be brave!"

Excited and determined, each child steps into a different world filled with challenges and surprises. In this fast-paced adventure, as they journey through the doors and face their own fears and mistakes, the kids learn:

- that judging others by how they look can hide who they really are inside

- how stereotypes and prejudice can lead to bullying and unfair treatment

- the importance of kindness, empathy, and fairness, and the courage to stand up for others

- that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and included

- that speaking up and being a good friend can turn whispers of unkindness into whispers of support

With moving moments, hopeful messages, and bright, engaging illustrations, The Whisper Chasers turns big ideas-prejudice, racism, bullying, inclusion, and diversity-into a magical adventure kids can understand, feel, and talk about.

Perfect for:

- Kids ages 6-9 who are starting to notice unfairness, unkindness, or bullying

• Early independent readers who are ready for more developed picture book stories and enjoy reading alone or with an adult

- Families who want to talk gently about prejudice, racism, kindness, and inclusion

- Grades 1-3 classroom and library SEL read-alouds about friendship, empathy, and diversity

- Anti-bullying lessons and discussions about bystanders, upstanders, and being a good friend

- Social-emotional learning around core values such as empathy, fairness, respect, and standing up for others

Special features of the Adventures with Buku series:

- Each book includes a free downloadable interactive coloring book based on the story, so kids can revisit the adventure, reflect on what they've learned, and create their own ideas.

- The Whisper Chasers invites open conversations, helping children share their feelings, ask questions, and reflect on how they treat others at school, at home, and in the community.

Kids who enjoy adventures about friendship, fairness, diversity, and standing up for others will love joining Buku, Malena, Oli, and Samu on this powerful journey-and discovering how kindness and empathy can change the world, one choice at a time.