{"product_id":"save-me-a-seat-9781963377576","title":"Save Me a Seat","description":"\u003cp\u003eTessie's first day at her new school is tougher than she ever imagined: cubbies brim with backpacks, classmates chatter over favorite stories, and every seat seems claimed. When she musters the courage to ask, \"May I sit with you?\", she's met with a chorus of \"No - I'm saving this seat for my friend.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything changes when Libby spots Tessie reading her favorite story and exclaims, \"I love that book, too!\" Soon the two girls are side-by-side, sharing pages and giggles. Through Lisa Corduan's gentle, rhythmic prose and Tabitha Gail Simmons's warm, expressive illustrations, young readers will cheer as Tessie and Libby-bonded by their shared love of stories-turn an empty seat into the start of something beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly-Reader Friendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled vocabulary and playful repetition support emerging readers and make for delightful read-aloud moments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpathy \u0026amp; Inclusion: \u003c\/strong\u003e A powerful, accessible way to spark conversations about kindness, acceptance, and the courage to reach out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack-to-School Essential: \u003c\/strong\u003e Eases first-day jitters, supports anti-bullying discussions, and encourages classroom camaraderie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abundance Books LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781963377576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d","brand":"Lisa Corduan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51616463159477,"sku":"9781963377576","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_ad65ace4-17c2-427c-b38c-9183c07d3a4f.jpg?v=1756189517","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/save-me-a-seat-9781963377576","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}