About this title: Mr. Lincoln, the principal, knows that "Mean Gene" isn't really bad--he's just repeating things he's heard at home. Can he find a way to get through to Eugene and show him that the differences between people are what make them special? Illustrations.
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Publisher: Philomel Books, New York
Date Published: 2001
Description: [40]p., 8.5x11 inch children's book, first printing. Children's story about a black elementary school principal dealing with an angry racist white child via a mutual love of birds. read more
Binding: Reinforced
Publisher: Philomel Books
Date Published: 2001-08-01
ISBN-13:9780399237546ISBN:0399237542
Description: NEW. Reinforced. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780399237546. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780399237546ISBN:0399237542
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Description: Acceptable. Well-worn copy. Book is ACCEPTABLE with noted wear to cover and pages. Binding intact. May contain highlighting, inscriptions or notations. We offer a no-hassle guarantee on all our items. Orders generally ship by the next business day. Default Text. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780399237546ISBN:0399237542
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Description: New. Mr. Lincoln, the principal, knows that "Mean Gene" isn't really bad--he's just repeating things he's heard at home. Can he find a way to get through to Eugene and show him that the differences between people are what make them special? Illustrations. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel
Date Published: 2001-08-27
ISBN-13:9780399237546ISBN:0399237542
Description: New in Fine- jacket. First edition. First printing. As New. DJ protected in new archival mylar sleeve. Trust an experienced independent bookseller since 1988. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel Books
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780399237546ISBN:0399237542
Description: Fair. No dust jacket. Ex-library. An acceptable used ex-library copy. Library markings. Pages are somewhat worn. Cover worn with some creases. Worn edges and corners. Binding somewhat weak and cracked. read more
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"This is a wonderful story about the power of being nice to others. It is a story that focuses on a Principal, Mr. Lincoln and a troubled students, Eugene. Mr. Lincoln is friendly with all of his students and does his best to reach out to them in different ways. He discovers that one of his students, Eugene, is bullying others. Instead of taking a the more traditional approach in discipline, he decides to take the "what can I do to help change his behavior" approach. He figures out what Eugene likes and builds a relationship based on that. He makes Eugene feel important, valued and knowledgeable. He helps create a new identity for him which is something Eugene has never felt before. Eugene starts to turn over a new leaf. He his happy and no longer thought of as a bully. Then one day, Eugene has a setback and treats another student badly. Mr. Lincoln finds out that he is acting out because of Eugene's father punished him for staying late and helping someone who was of a different color.
I think this book can be used with older children (2nd grade and older). It has pretty heavy but important messages. The first message I see this book portraying is how to help others by caring about them. The second message this book portrays in not to judge a book by it's cover. Mr. Lincoln never assumes that Eugene is just a bad kid. Instead he decides that he can help him become a better person. Finally this book can be used to help teach students about diversity and respect within school and the community. It's a powerful story that should be shared."
"Mr. Lincoln is a principal and all of his students think that he is the best principal in the whole world. He did fun things with his students and they all thought he was "plain cool". All of the students thought this except Eugene Esterhause. Eugene was known as "Mean Gene" and everyone at school thought he was a bully. He picked on students, called them names and always seemed mad. Mr. Lincoln didn't think he was a bad boy just that he was troubled. Eugene was using racist words and Mr. Lincoln wanted to find a way to reach Eugene. He finally found a way to reach Eugene through birds. Through many interactions and much patience, Mr. Lincoln is able to connect with Eugene and see the true caring side of him. This is a wonderful book about a principal and a child and the relationship that they are able to build throughout the story. Mr. Lincoln was able to reach Eugene in a way that showed him that all people are different but all people are special in their own way. I think this story can really touch both students and teachers and show the power of a special bond. This book can also help to empower students and realize that they are special. I would use this book as a read aloud to promote a discussion with my class about the issues in the story."
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