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These stories not only entertain but also educate, addressing nuances of emotional and social challenges that kids may face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSara Leach's work is perfect for young readers who are looking for stories that resonate with their personal journeys, as well as for parents and educators seeking thoughtful books that encourage empathy and understanding in children. Dive into Sara Leach's books and discover enchanting tales that stay with readers long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"duck-days-by-sara-leach-9781772782554","title":"Duck Days","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge range 7 to 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe third title in the collection that began with the USBBY Outstanding International Book \u003cem\u003eSlug Days\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lauren, a third-grade student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challenges of sharing her best friend and persevering when a classmate mocks her bicycle's training wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIrma is Lauren's best friend. Irma knows all the strategies Lauren uses when her Autism Spectrum Disorder makes it hard to 'go with the flow'. Lauren helps Irma learn English words and understand unfamiliar customs. 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But while having an extended family seems like a lot of trouble at first, she's about to learn just how much they can care for one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePenguin Days\u003c\/i\u003e, two award winners revisit second-grader Lauren from the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSlug Days\u003c\/i\u003e with equal humour and empathy. Drawing on her experience teaching children with ASD, Sara Leach creates an energetic character who stomps eloquently off the page. 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