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Rachel Guy Wow. For those of you who didn't like this book, you need to go to the store and look for a pair of empathy pants in your size. It's ALWAYS a good ide…moreWow. For those of you who didn't like this book, you need to go to the store and look for a pair of empathy pants in your size. It's ALWAYS a good idea for people (including children) to read about and empathize with other people's experiences and pain. How else will they learn how to stand up to others when they see someone being bullied? How else will they understand that they and others deserve to be loved no matter how different they are? Seriously, have you ever HEARD of empathy?(less)

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Is this book promoting obesity for children? Or does it make it clear to the reader that obesity is extremely dangerous health wise?

Dani Pergola This book correctly portrays the message that healthy people can be both skinny and fat, and that it is important to eat healthy foods and exercise. Y…moreThis book correctly portrays the message that healthy people can be both skinny and fat, and that it is important to eat healthy foods and exercise. You would likely benefit from reading this book and learning fat people have to deal with every day from hearing statements like yours.(less)

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Do you know a website where I can get this in a e-book form and it is free?

Denise Caparula I checked out the e-book from my local library, always a great option!

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Does anyone know the Lexile level of this book?

Chandra Power The Lexile is listed as HL630L.
Its recommended age group is grades 5-6. …moreThe Lexile is listed as HL630L.
Its recommended age group is grades 5-6. (less)

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what did the little boy at the restaurant say to Ellie?

Amaya Something along the lines of “you’re fat” and “save some food for the rest of us” don’t know the exact words.

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