Think Rather of Zebra

by Jay Stailey, Ruby K. Payne Ph. D.

Overview

An insightful collection of adapted folktales reset in an urban world that illustrates the concepts in best-selling A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby Payne. The main characters, Carlos and Pete, tell stories from their neighborhood and share the lessons of poverty and life. Captivating for all ages. Best for grades 5-9. Includes discussion questions.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013393707
Publisher:	aha Process Inc
Publication date:	08/20/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	347
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Jay Stailey, has been a principal in both low-income and highly affluent neighborhoods. His storytelling skills, his keen understanding of children, and his reflections on public schools and how they work, all meld together to make this book a must-read for today's educators and parents. Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D., career educator, speaker, business owner and creator of Crossing the Tracks trademark, is an expert on the mindsets of economic classes and on crossing socioeconomic lines at school, in business and for social change. She has written or co-authored more than a dozen books and, as founder and CEO of aha! Process, Inc. has published more than 150 books, DVDs and other materials.