Snitchy Witch - Hardcover

Sileo PhD, Frank J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1433830221 ISBN 13: 9781433830228

Publisher: Magination Press, 2019

Synopsis

“Oh moon so full, round, and bright
We beg one favor of you tonight
For witches who tattle, witches who snitch,
Tie their tongues, zip their lips!
No witch shall squeal or tell on friends.
This spell will be broken when the snitching ends!”
 
Tattling is an all too familiar occurrence among children that can have harmful impacts on friends and relationships. This spellbinding story encourages children to examine the difference between snitching and telling, and the impact of their words on others.
 
Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information about snitching versus telling and what adults can do to help.
 

About this title

About the Author:

Frank J. Sileo, PhD, is a New Jersey licensed psychologist and the founder and executive director of The Center for Psychological Enhancement in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He received his doctorate from Fordham University in New York City and is consistently recognized as one of New Jersey's top kids' doctors. He is the author of nine other award-winning children's books, including Sally Sore Loser: A Story About Winning and Losing, Don't Put Yourself Down in Circus Town: A Story About Self-Confidence, A World of Pausabilities: An Exercise in Mindfulness, Did You Hear?: A Story About Gossip, Bee Still: An Invitation to Meditation, and Bee Calm: The Buzz on Yoga. Visit drfranksileo.com and @DrFrankSileo on Twitter.

MacKenzie Haley is an illustrator who lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her cat, Booger. She studied illustration at the University of Dayton. Visit mackenziehaley.com, and @mackenzie_haley on Instagram.

Review:

“Explains the difference between tattling and telling: Snitching gets people in trouble; telling is for unsafe conditions, when someone's hurt, or when you need help from a grown-up... text for grown-ups follow the tale, explaining snitching versus telling, why kids snitch, and what adults can do about it. Haley's artwork features dark backgrounds with brilliant splashes of vibrant colors and a diverse cast.” —Kirkus Reviews

“No one likes a snitch...spooky school backdrop (books, spiders) and the rambunctious cast in pointed hats may help the lesson go down easier.” —Publishers Weekly

“Snitchy Witch encourages children to think before they tattle, and to think about the impact their words will have on others.  It encourages them to see that there is a difference in snitching and telling.  It is a really cute story that your kids will love, with the added bonus of teaching a lesson.” —Westman Reviews

About this edition

• Publisher: Magination Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1433830221
• ISBN 13: 9781433830228
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Haley MacKenzie