Raj’s Rule (for the Bathroom at School)

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A lighthearted read-aloud about facing a common childhood fear.

Raj has one rule: he never uses the bathroom at school. It's just not the same as the one at home. All day, he avoids bathroom trips. Easy enough, since he lives by these tips: Don't linger at the sink. Stay away from anyone who makes you laugh. Watch out for distractions, especially schoolwork. And sit still: no running, jumping, cartwheels, or sneezing. Until one day - achoo! - Raj has to break his own rule.

After he faces his fear and uses the bathroom at school, Raj feels different. He doesn't have to rush! He can try new things, laugh, explore... even enjoy his work. He can stay awhile and play. Raj discovers things are better if you just go when you need to.

Told in speech bubbles with bright, lively art showing a diverse group of kids, this is a riotous rhyming read-aloud with an empathetic take on facing a common fear.

AGES: 3 to 7

AUTHOR:
Lana Button has a background in early childhood education and is the author of several picture books. Lana's books are often used to help children overcome anxiety and boost self-esteem. She and her husband live in Burlington, Ontario and have three grown daughters, a doting dog and a spoiled cat.

Hatem Aly is an Egyptian-born artist whose work ranges from editorial illustration to comics, graphic novels, and children's books. Hatem lives in Bathurst, New Brunswick, with his wife, son, a houseful of pets, and one super friendly toilet.

SELLING POINTS:
• Normalises fear around using the bathroom at school or in public places
• Uses humour and rhyme to explore anxieties
• Encourages growth mindset and trying new things

ISBN: 9781771473408
Author: BUTTON, LANA
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 01/10/2020
RRP: $29.99
Pages: 32
Dimension: 241mm X 241mm
Imprint: Owlkids Books