Ollie & Friends: Ollie's Talents - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Bailey Parnell, Patricia Grace ClaroSeries:Ollie & FriendsTheme:Topical/FriendshipAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2025-11-24Pages:40
Languages:EnglishPublisher:FriesenPressISBN-13:9781038334787ISBN-10:1038334780UPC:9781038334787Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Social Themes, Science Fiction, RobotsBook Topic:FriendshipSize:8.50 x 8.50 x 0.11 inchesWeight:0.25Product ID:SCNNN1HBYC
Meet Ollie-a half-robot, half-human boy with a heart that glows as brightly as his hope to find true friends.
When Ollie moves to a new town, finding friends and fitting in proves to be a challenge. Whispers, stares, and bullies make him feel more like a machine than a boy. But when Leo, Vera, and Esme show him the power of kindness, everything changes. Together, they take on the ultimate challenge of a sabotaged school talent show that tests their friendship, skills, and courage.
This heartwarming story celebrates the magic of friendship, the strength in embracing differences, and the joy of working together. Through empathy, teamwork, and a bit of tech-savvy creativity, Ollie and his friends prove that being different is what makes us shine.
Ollie & Friends is perfect for readers aged 6-10 who love stories about adventure, kindness, technology, and the strength that comes from celebrating what makes us unique.
Key Themes:
Acceptance and inclusion
Friendship and teamwork
Empathy and kindness
Thoughtful use of technology
When Ollie moves to a new town, finding friends and fitting in proves to be a challenge. Whispers, stares, and bullies make him feel more like a machine than a boy. But when Leo, Vera, and Esme show him the power of kindness, everything changes. Together, they take on the ultimate challenge of a sabotaged school talent show that tests their friendship, skills, and courage.
This heartwarming story celebrates the magic of friendship, the strength in embracing differences, and the joy of working together. Through empathy, teamwork, and a bit of tech-savvy creativity, Ollie and his friends prove that being different is what makes us shine.
Ollie & Friends is perfect for readers aged 6-10 who love stories about adventure, kindness, technology, and the strength that comes from celebrating what makes us unique.
Key Themes:
Acceptance and inclusion
Friendship and teamwork
Empathy and kindness
Thoughtful use of technology
Languages:EnglishPublisher:FriesenPressISBN-13:9781038334787ISBN-10:1038334780UPC:9781038334787Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Social Themes, Science Fiction, RobotsBook Topic:FriendshipSize:8.50 x 8.50 x 0.11 inchesWeight:0.25Product ID:SCNNN1HBYC
Parnell, Bailey: - Dr. Bailey Parnell is driven by a passion for storytelling and social change. She seeks to create meaningful narratives that inspire empathy, inclusion, and collaboration, and starting from a young age!
Bailey is a world-renowned pioneer in digital wellbeing research, the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp and the Center for Digital Wellbeing, and is dedicated to ushering in more human-centric uses of technology and AI. Her work has reached millions, including through her viral TED talk on social media and mental health. Bailey recently graduated and became a Doctor of Education in Learning and Organizational Change.
Bailey often works alongside her husband, Hamza Khan, a bestselling author and global keynote speaker. This book was informed and inspired by his personal journey of overcoming adversity and feeling "othered" as a child of South Asian immigrants in Canada. His experience, paired with Bailey's, is the foundation of this meaningful story. Together, Hamza and Bailey believe in creating inclusive environments where every individual belongs and thrives.
Bailey began her career in media and storytelling. She hopes that Ollie & Friends will help young readers embrace differences, build empathy, and use technology with love and kindness, shaping a better future for all.
Bailey is a world-renowned pioneer in digital wellbeing research, the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp and the Center for Digital Wellbeing, and is dedicated to ushering in more human-centric uses of technology and AI. Her work has reached millions, including through her viral TED talk on social media and mental health. Bailey recently graduated and became a Doctor of Education in Learning and Organizational Change.
Bailey often works alongside her husband, Hamza Khan, a bestselling author and global keynote speaker. This book was informed and inspired by his personal journey of overcoming adversity and feeling "othered" as a child of South Asian immigrants in Canada. His experience, paired with Bailey's, is the foundation of this meaningful story. Together, Hamza and Bailey believe in creating inclusive environments where every individual belongs and thrives.
Bailey began her career in media and storytelling. She hopes that Ollie & Friends will help young readers embrace differences, build empathy, and use technology with love and kindness, shaping a better future for all.
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