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This new Smurfs comic series focuses on emotional learning, social responsibility, and overall Smurf-iness! Join Papa Smurf, Brainy Smurf, Smurfette, and all the others as they tackle day-to-day problems and get into wacky hijinks! Except for Scaredy Smurf, who is too afraid of everything to have fun. And Clumsy Smurf, whose two left feet get him into more troubles than he can count. And Greedy Smurf, whose love for food causes Gargamel to capture everyone in the village. But no matter the problem, you can always count on the Smurfs to figure out a solution!
Now in paperback, this full-color early-reader graphic novel features three complete stories and back matter dedicated to helping children explore and better understand their emotions. A great option for newly independent readers and comics fans everywhere!
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October 19, 2021 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781647003517
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- English
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September 1, 2021
Three Smurf stories carry some serious messages within the bright cartoons. Welcome to a village full of the small blue creatures as problems appear and Papa Smurf works his wisdom. The book contains three stand-alone stories of about 30 pages each with enough text per page (usually with one to three panels each) that even experienced readers will probably need three sittings to complete the book. Pages in which the message is explicated are typically quite text heavy. In the first story, Scaredy Smurf is afraid, especially at night. After trial and error, the village Smurfs find a solution but create a new problem, too. In the second, Clumsy Smurf just wants to help, but he makes a mess every time until Papa Smurf assigns him a tough task with a twist. In the last story, which focuses on greed and healthy eating, Greedy Smurf doesn't want what's on the menu but is happy to steal everyone's Smurfberry desserts. Greedy's sweet tooth puts the whole village in danger from Gargamel and his cat, Azrael, until Greedy and Papa Smurf trick Gargamel. In the backmatter are three story-specific guides for child readers written by a psychologist specializing in early childhood disorders. Establishing the format, the first guide is organized by subtopic--"Why are we afraid?"; "Sometimes, we can't control it"; "Get over your fears"--with a concluding list of "Advice from Papa Smurf." These child-friendly stories will prompt discussion of three common childhood concerns and help children move past them. (Graphic fantasy. 4-7)COPYRIGHT(2021) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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