Big Brave Bold Sergio

Sergio and The Snappers are the toughest turtles in the pond! Swimming with them makes Sergio feel Big, Brave, and Bold! But soon he starts to notice how the other animals run and hide when the Snappers swim by; frogs flee, tadpoles tremble, and ducks depart! Sergio doesn't like it, and stands up to his friends, only to become the new target of the gang’s bullying. This book teaches kids how to stand up for kindness and compassion in the face of peer pressure. Includes a “Note to Parents and Caregivers” about nurturing empathy and coping with peer pressure.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Debbie Wagenbach grew up on a farm in southeast Iowa, the oldest of nine siblings. She has been reading and telling stories to children for as long as she can remember. As a retired children’s librarian, she now writes books for children herself, mostly during the daylight hours. Debbie still lives on the same farm, where she enjoys quiet strolls on dusty roads, cloud watching, savoring a daily smidge of dark chocolate, and introducing her great nieces and nephews to the loveliest of books.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Jamie Tablason loves illustrating for children and the young at heart. Through whimsical imagery and engaging characters, she hopes to connect with her audience and inspire young and old to tell their own stories. Jamie received her BFA and MA in illustration from CSU Long Beach, School of Art. She currently works and lives in Lakewood, CA, with her husband and their two dogs, a basset hound and bulldog.