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Indy Shares a Story About Bullying with Clarinda Cloud and also Talks about Art by Tracy Campbell

2/5/2014

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     Hi everyone!  I am feeling excited and I am feeling sad today.  I am feeling excited, because I get to talk with a dog about a cool artist.  How neat is that?  Have you ever talked with a dog about a cool artist?

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     The artist's name is Tracy Campbell.  Oh, look at her smile.  It almost looks like mine.  I wonder if she is feeling happy or excited.


     Jodi and Clarinda Cloud, thank you for inviting me to your blog.


     Actually, my Chinese Crested Powder Puff will do all the talking. He wants to tell children about how poorly he treated his brother, and how children should react if they come across a bully.

 


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     This is Tracy's dog, Indy.  Indy is going to tell us a story.  This is the part that makes me feel kind of sad.  The story is about bullying.  I think bullying is a sad thing.  It hurts people.


     Hi!  My name is Indygo. My mum calls me Indy. So you can too!


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     Before I tell you what happened, here’s one of my mum’s whimsical works of art of a poor bullied bunny.

     Didn't I tell you that it is cool art?  Tracy draws so nicely.  Okay, Indy, please tell us your story.  I hope it has a happy ending.  I like happy endings.


Here’s what went down.

“Indy!” Mum said. “Stop chewing your brother’s ear.” She wagged her finger. “You’re acting like a bully.”

I let go of his soggy ear. “I am not a bully.”

“Yes, Indy,” Patches said. “You are. All you ever do is jump on my back, and then chew my ears.”

I barred my teeth. “Poor widdle baby.”

“Why are you being so mean to me?”

I gulped. Maybe Mum’s right. “P-Patches.” I tucked my tail between my legs. “I’m sorry I called you a poor widdle baby.”

Patches stretched out his front paws. “I forgive you.”

I licked his wet, black nose.

“Okay, okay. That’s enough. Now hop in my basket. It’s time for a nap.”

I didn’t need a second invite to jump in his comfy bed.

“Indy, stop circling.” Patches yawned. “Now go to sleep.”

I snuggled beside him. I have a lot to learn about treating my big brother better. I laid my head on his furry back and sighed.

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I learned an important lesson that day. Even though Patches forgave me, I know I hurt his feelings which made him feel very sad.

So kiddies, if you run into a bully like me, here are five steps you can follow:

Don’t take it personally: Yup, I know that’s hard to do. But a bully is looking for the wrong kind of attention.

Smile: This will throw a bully off guard because he or she is waiting for you to burst into tears.

Keep a cool head: Ask them, “Why are you being so mean?” That will make a bully stop and think about his or her actions.

 

Hold your head high: Then walk away.

Tell a parent: If the bully doesn’t back off, run and tell your mum or pops. If you’re at school, tell your teacher.

So the next time someone bullies you, perhaps you can forgive them too! Just like my big brother did. He’s the best.

Has a bully been mean to you? How did you react?

You can read all about me and my mum over at www.tracycampbell.net. She has other cool artwork you can look at too. It’s over at www.tracy-campbell.artistwebsites.com.

Thanks Miss Jodi and Clarinda Cloud.

Hugs,

Indy J


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     Well, I am glad that story had a happy ending.  I feel happy now.  My author, Jodi Desautels, said that she won some art from Tracy once.  It is pretty!  Thank you, Tracy and Indy, for coming to my blog.  I had a fun time!  I hope you will check out Tracy's site and all her work!
     Oh, and just to let you know, I am a spokescloud for anti-bullying, bullying awareness, and bullying prevention.  I am glad that Indy learned, not to be a bully and that he told people some things they can do if they are being bullied.  That is important.  It is important to always share your feelings…just like me!

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Clarinda Cloud "Shows and Tells" about a Picture of Johnny Feeling Sad

1/22/2014

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     Hello everyone!  Today, I thought I would talk about this picture.  It is kind of like "show and tell."  This picture was made by a caring illustrator, Sarah Bowman.
     Look at the boy on the bed.  He doesn't look happy at all.  His arms and legs are crossed.  His mouth kind of droops down into a frown.  He looks like he is feeling sad.  Do you know why he is feeling sad?
     It looks like it is raining outside.  I wonder if that is it. What do you think?
     The boy's name is Johnny.  That is his mom in the picture with him.  I bet she will help him feel better.  My mom helps me feel better some time.  
     This picture is from the beginning of one of my author's other books called, "Johnny's Adventure Makes Reading Fun."

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     Here is the book.  Doesn't it look nice?  Sarah Bowman did a nice job with the illustrations.  Ooooh!  Wouldn't it be fun to ride a rocket and go into space?

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A Talk About Feelings and Illustrating with Karen Deming

12/11/2013

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     Hi!  I am so excited!  Yes, that means that I am turning purple!  I know.  You are probably wondering why I am feeling so excited.  I am feeling excited, because I am going to talk about the feelings of one of the characters in this book today.   

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     The illustrator is going to help me talk about this book.  Her name is Karen Deming.  She did a beautiful job making the illustrations.
     Look at Karen's smile.  She looks like she is feeling happy here.  I smile when I am feeling happy too!
     When Karen illustrates a book, she has to show the feelings of the characters with her pictures.  There is a little girl in this story, named Shug, that has many feelings.  The little girl is in a pink dress.  Look how Karen draws the little girl to show her feelings.

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     Do you see Shug in the pink dress?  She looks like she is feeling happy here.  She is smiling, just like Karen and I do when we are feeling happy.  Karen said this picture is from the beginning of the book.     It looks like Shug is thinking about going to the circus.  I bet her mom and dad told her how much fun the circus can be.

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     Uh oh!  Shug doesn't look like she is feeling happy here! Karen, can you tell us about this picture please?


     While waiting in line for her circus ticket, Shug's little brother tugs on her braid.  This hurts, and Shug doesn't like it.  She shows her feelings of being angry with her brother by lowering her eyebrows, and tightening her lips.  Do you do that when you are angry?


     My face kind of looks like that too, when I am feeling angry.  And, when I am feeling angry, I turn red.


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     Here is another picture of Shug.  Karen, can you please tell us about how Shug is feeling in this picture?


     Shug's brothers are playing, but she is sad.  Can you tell that Shug is sad?  Her eyes and eyebrows are low, and her lower lip is sticking out a bit.  Poor little Shug.


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     Thank you, Karen, for showing us these illustrations.  They are very nice.  I like the way you showed all the different feelings.  I also like all the colors in the illustrations.  You are a very nice illustrator.
     This book is called: "The Swizzledorfers Visit the Big Top" and it can be purchased on Karen's website at www.karendeming.com.  She also has more exciting illustrations there.
     If you want me to talk about your book or illustrations, please contact me and my author, so we can discuss the "possibilities." 

Notes and Announcements

*My author, Jodi Desautels, is going to be giving her ebooks away on Kindle on December 17th and 18th.  My book, "Clarinda Cloud" is one of the books being given away.  The other one is "Johnny's Adventure Makes Reading Fun."  My author says that getting a book during an ebook giveaway is a great way to see if you want to buy the book in softcover, to have a book to take on a trip or in the car, or to review the book for the author.  I hope you give my book and my author's other books a review.
*My author said that she will be "co-hosting" (whatever that means) a fun event on Facebook on December 17th.  She said it is called "2nd Annual Author Christmas Giveaway."  You are all invited.  It will be fun!  It is a great way to meet all kinds of authors and chat with them online.  
*Also, Jodi Desautels is still having a giveaway contest on all of her blogs to help her make her websites more fun and interesting for everyone.  People can comment for a chance to win a copy of my book, "Clarinda Cloud."  She said that she wanted to have more "interaction" and "feedback."  (Sometimes she uses big words.  I don't always understand them.  So, I just copy her words.  I trust her.)  She said to follow these links for more information and to comment for your chance to win.  Thank you!
~DUO Education Learning Blog
~Clarinda Cloud's Feelings Blog
~What is New with Jodi Desautels?
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    Clarinda Cloud

         Hi.  I am Clarinda Cloud.  I like to talk about feelings.  I think it is important to know your feelings and to share them in a healthy way.  My author, Jodi Desautels, and I talk about feelings quite a bit.  When I share my feelings, I always feel better.  Do you share your feelings?

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