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Standing Up for Spencer
When Baxter Badger uses unkind words about Spencer Field Mouse, Lex Hedgehog feels a hot brave feeling. With the Stand Beside 3, Lex learns to stand beside his buddy, say “Please stop,” and get a trusted grown-up.
In Hawkins Hollow, a visiting badger says unkind words to Spencer Field Mouse, and the sunny farm path suddenly feels sharp and wrong. Spencer feels hurt, and Lex Hedgehog feels a hot brave feeling in his belly. With The Stand Beside 3, Lex learns how to stand beside his friend, use calm boundary words, and get safe help from a trusted grown-up. Step by step, Spencer feels safer and Lex discovers that standing up can be calm, clear, and kind. This warm read-aloud story supports children as they explore friendship, boundaries, courage, kindness, and safe ways to respond to hurtful words.
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Standing up kindly • boundaries • safe help • friendship • courage • hurtful words
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