{"product_id":"the-one-and-only-question-norma-charles-hardcover","title":"The One and Only Question -- Norma Charles, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's Zeke's first day at his new school and his head is filled with one big question: what will he do when they call him the N-word like they did at his old school?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZeke is expecting the worst day ever, and that's what it's turning out to be. His favorite shirt has a mustard stain on it, the bus driver is unfriendly, and his teacher covers material Zeke has heard a million times. It's not until another student performs a small act of kindness that Zeke realizes that no one has called him the N-word all day. Not once. And tomorrow could be even better ...\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKen Daley's vibrant illustrations bring warmth and humor to the story, while showing hints of what makes this new school a safer space. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Question\u003c\/em\u003e will prompt young readers to ask questions of their own about how to handle bullying -- while also encouraging conversations about everyone's right to a safe learning environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes an author's note explaining the authors' personal connection to this story, as well as a list of suggestions about what to do about racism-based bullying to help educators, caregivers and victims.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Text Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eillustrations;dialogue;author's note\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norma Charles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundwood Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.95 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.05\" H x 7.87\" L x 0.39\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781773069654\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47024623747226,"sku":"9781773069654","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781773069654.jpg?v=1769615511","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/the-one-and-only-question-norma-charles-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}