Many of the company ’ s books are timely , given the current events in 2020 , and can be especially helpful for caregivers who are teaching children about how respect and public health go together . Ellema Sneezes features an elephant whose sneezes are disruptive , while Why Stop for Tajo ? teaches respect for rules .
The company ’ s latest book , Who ’ s Who with Mr . McBoom , also by Stephanie , is about family values , which is especially fitting given how many different types are in the news . As a Shelby County teacher and mother of two young sons , Stephanie sees tremendous value in books that help children process their experiences and what they are seeing in the world at large . Not only has she used the books with her children and students , but she is also Baxter ’ s Corner Chief Marker , ( critic , advisor ). “ Stephanie created read aloud videos of our books for us during Covid which are on Facebook that parents and caregivers may use . She helps develop the GoBeyond sections in each book and most currently assisting at creating a program for preschool teachers ,” says Stottmann .
At the end of each story is a GoBeyond section that includes open-ended questions that parents , caregivers , and teachers can use to help children think critically and connect the stories to themselves and others . “ The back of the book is all about getting the children to talk with a caregiver , to discuss difficult situations . One of our books is about an absent parent , regardless the reason children feel different and need help talking through these situations which research supports . We are committed to children and the values that our books advocate .” Mary Ellen says .
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