{"product_id":"the-buddy-bench-9781486717750","title":"The Buddy Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuddy Benches\u003c\/i\u003e are arriving in schoolyards across the nation. In this story, the buddy bench launches two new friends on a chilly adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a surprisingly snowy day in Texas, a young student finds himself braving recess alone. That is until he spots a new face sitting on the school's Buddy Bench. After a quick introduction, the two spend their recess discovering fun ways to enjoy the snow. By the end of recess, both kids leave the playground with a brand new friend. This sweet story of friendship brings the \u003ci\u003eBuddy Bench's\u003c\/i\u003e purpose to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Buddy Benches: \u003c\/b\u003e The Buddy or Friendship Bench is a special place in a school playground where a child can sit if they want someone to talk to or play with. Seeing a child on The Buddy Bench is a signal to other kids to ask them to play. The wonderful trend of Buddy Benches is growing across the country as schools and parent groups promote them as a powerful tool to end loneliness and promote empathy in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Flowerpot Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/03\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781486717750\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 11.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/27\/2019 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"B. D. Cottleston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124439187637,"sku":"9781486717750","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_ea378cef-f5e1-45c0-8859-814cb1c88a1e.jpg?v=1694552202","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-buddy-bench-9781486717750","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}