Big Brave Bold Sergio

amp quot Readers may recognize the dynamics of bullying cliques in the Snappers, while grasping the significance of Sergio amp rsquo s decision to stand up against their cruelty….the message about kindness and listening to gut feelings will make an impression. amp quot -Publishers Weekly amp quot Readers will identify with the name-calling, insults, threats, fear and anger. They will learn how to cope with peer pressure, assert themselves, build self-esteem, problem solve and find solutions that work. I also like the emphasis on learning to have compassion. amp quot -Children’s Books Heal

Debbie Wagenbach grew up on a farm in southeast Iowa, the oldest of nine siblings. She has been reading and telling stories to children for as long as she can remember. As a retired children’s librarian, she now writes books for children herself, mostly during the daylight hours. Debbie still lives on the same farm, where she enjoys quiet strolls on dusty roads, cloud watching, savoring a daily smidge of dark chocolate, and introducing her great nieces and nephews to the loveliest of books. She is the author of The Grouchiesi and Big, Bad, Brave Sergio. Visit her at and follow her on Facebook: DebbieWagenbachChildrensAuthor and Twitter: Deb_Wagenbach.Jamie Tablason received her BFA and MA in illustration from CSU Long Beach, School of Art. She currently works and lives in Lakewood, CA, with her husband and their two dogs. Visit her at and follow her on Facecbook: jamietablasonillustration and on Instagram: jamietablason.