While the other kids happily bound into the classroom, Gabe stands with his mother outside the door, timid and unsure about walking into school. That’s because Gabe is the new kid at school and he doesn’t speak English. Gabe is from another country. With English as a second language, starting school felt scary and intimidating. How would he know what to do? What would the other kids think? The teacher goes out of her way to make Gabe feel welcome and encourages the other kids to celebrate diversity with empathy. But that doesn’t stop Johnny from going out of his way to be unkind. Chocolate Milk, Por Favor, illustrated how actions speak louder than words and drives home the importance of celebrating diversity, kindness, inclusion and empathy. Because no matter what language you speak, kindness is the universal language of all. Learn how to celebrate differences in this powerful story and discover how chocolate milk plays a major role in the discovery of the real universal language. This book comes with a free Reader’s Guide for children. The guide is available for free download from the publisher website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.Maria Dismondy is a sought-after author, publisher and public speaker. Although fictional, Chocolate Milk, Por Favor is based on a true story from Maria’s own life. The best book for addressing ESL inclusion and diversity.Chocolate Milk, Por Favor carries the key message of diversity, inclusion and English as a Second Language (ESL) by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. This book is the perfect compliment to other books in your home or school library that focus on ESL, diversity and empathy. Like the work of Bobbi Kates (We’re Different, We’re the Same - Sesame Street) and Shannon Olsen (Our Class is a Family.) - (Bookmasters)

While the other kids happily bound into the classroom, Gabe stands with his mother outside the door, timid and unsure about walking into school. That’s because Gabe is the new kid at school and he doesn’t speak English.

Gabe is from another country. With English as a second language, starting school felt scary and intimidating. How would he know what to do? What would the other kids think?
The teacher goes out of her way to make Gabe feel welcome and encourages the other kids to celebrate diversity with empathy. But that doesn’t stop Johnny from going out of his way to be unkind.

Chocolate Milk, Por Favor illustrates how actions speak louder than words and drives home the importance of celebrating diversity, kindness, inclusion and empathy. Because no matter what language you speak, kindness is the universal language of all.

Learn how to celebrate differences in this powerful story and discover how chocolate milk plays a major role in the discovery of the real universal language.
?????Heartwarming and real! “Every child should read this book. It can help children understand their feelings when they meet someone different from themselves and help them find a common ground.” – Verified Amazon review

This book is the perfect complement to other books in your home or school library that focus on ESL, diversity and empathy. Like the work of Bobbi Kates (We’re Different, We’re the Same - Sesame Street) and Shannon Olsen (Our Class is a Family.)

Maria Dismondy is a sought-after author, publisher and public speaker. Although fictional, Chocolate Milk, Por Favor is based on a true story from Maria’s own life.

This book comes with a free Reader’s Guide for children. The guide is available for free download from the Cardinal Rule Press website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension. - (Independent Publishing Group)

Maria Dismondy was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. She is the author of eight award-winning children's books, including bestsellers on amazon.Maria's experiences have shaped her into an individual who lives life to the fullest, appreciating what she has and one who uses her passion to make a difference. She is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children through children's literature.Maria is a dynamic speaker who in one month alone, spoke to almost 20,000 children at local elementary schools and other venues. She speaks on a number of empowering topics such as bullying, building character and reading and writing for young authors.She continues to write books and blogs regularly. Find out more about Maria on her website at www.MariaDismondy.com or publishing website www.CardinalRulePress.com - (Bookmasters)

While the other kids happily bound into the classroom, Gabe stands with his mother outside the door, timid and unsure about walking into school. That’s because Gabe is the new kid at school and he doesn’t speak English. - (Bookmasters)

Kirkus Reviews

Johnny is having trouble accepting a new classmate, Gabe, who is from Brazil and doesn't speak English. He dislikes that Gabe is a "crybaby" and makes fun of the fact that "he's not like us. He can't even order lunch." However, the rest of the classmates gradually welcome Gabe to their lunch table and include him on their soccer team while Johnny feels jealous and excluded. One day Gabe teaches Johnny a particularly difficult soccer move, and Johnny realizes that learning another language can be as frustrating as learning a new skill. He befriends Gabe by sharing a carton of chocolate milk, Gabe's favorite. By focusing her lens on Johnny, Dismondy misses an opportunity to show what it's like to try fitting into a foreign environment with different cultural and linguistic expectations. Disappointingly, Johnny's toxic masculinity is not meaningfully interrogated either. Practical modeling of ELL principles are largely absent from the text, though backmatter presents a note for adults. With the exception of "leite" (milk), the Portuguese vocabulary consists of words shared both in Spanish and Portuguese, which is likely to create confusion as to Gabe's country of origin. Were it not for Farrell's visual clues—a map charting Gabe's journey to the U.S. Midwest and Gabe's soccer jersey—readers might well assume Gabe is from a Spanish-speaking country. Rather than celebrating diversity, this well-intentioned object lesson underscores the importance of kindness. (Picture book. 5-10) Copyright Kirkus 2020 Kirkus/BPI Communications. All rights reserved.