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Dude. Be Nice - by Sarah Scheerger (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Meet Dude, the nicest Dude in town!
- 4-8 Years
- 11.2" x 8.8" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
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About the Book
Dude the bear sets out with good intentions to do nice things, but when he helps others without asking, he ends up making things worse.Book Synopsis
Meet Dude, the nicest Dude in town! Or so he thinks . . . Created in part by the organization dude. be nice, whose mission is to "inspire people to treat themselves and others better" comes a book about a bear named Dude. He decides that he wants to do nice things for his friends and neighbors. All day long. But Dude doesn't exactly know how to read the room and tends to forget the most crucial part of helping people: asking first. So when Dude unravels a sweater, frees some dogs, and ruins an ice cream social, he needs to reckon with his own niceness: is it really nice if he wasn't that helpful? Can Dude and his best friend Fizz save the day before Dude makes too big of a mess? With a bouncy text from Sarah Scheerger and gorgeous illustrations by debut children's book artist Alex MacNaughton, Dude. Be Nice is a tale of good intentions and not-so-good outcomes, sure to make readers giggle along the way.About the Author
Sarah Scheerger is a mental health clinician, providing school-based counseling services for "at-promise" youth, and helping them figure out who they are and who they want to be. She is inspired daily by their strength and wisdom, as well as by people who seek to spread positivity and strengthen community. The dude. be nice. organization caught her attention and served as the inspiration for Dude. Sarah writes picture books, early chapter books, middle grade, and young adult novels. Several of her books have social-emotional learning opportunities, perfect for use in classroom settings. Dude's story provides multiple social-emotional learning launch points that align with Casel's SEL framework. Sarah's middle grade novel, Operation Frog Effect, has been nominated for numerous state award lists. For more info and fun activities, check out her website at www.sarahlynnbooks.com.Brent Camalich is the owner of dude. be nice whose videos celebrating unsung heroes have generated more than 60 million views. He's a kid at heart. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife and two children.
Jamie Lynn Camalich has worked in education for nineteen years. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and two children. This is her first picture book. Alex MacNaughton is an illustrator who lives in London with her partner and scruffy pooch. She loves animals, drinking tea, and knitting. This is her first picture book.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.2 Inches (H) x 8.8 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Flamingo Books
Theme: Emotions & Feelings
Format: Hardcover
Author: Sarah Scheerger
Language: English
Street Date: October 14, 2025
TCIN: 1001714063
UPC: 9780593350607
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-3259
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
26 October, 2025
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Dude. Be Nice is a delightful children's book that features a well-meaning Dude who has all the best intentions to do the right thing for his friends. As he engages with friends, he finds ways to be helpful, but he forgets to use all of his best social skills that include asking for permission first, respecting others' rights and personal boundaries, anticipating unexpected consequences. He also neglects to listen to the wise advice of his friend Fizz, who watches as Dude continues to "step on others' toes" in his efforts to be so helpful. As the story continues, Dude suddenly starts to see how his plan is unraveling. So, he makes a new plan that considers the wants and needs of his friends first, and he discovers that teamwork is just an added benefit of reaching out first, making connections, and then doing the nice thing. Dude. Be Nice, by Sarah Scheerger with Brent and Jamie Camalich, illustrated by Alex MacNaughton, is a gentle reminder that demonstrates social skills in a fun way. As the story evolves, the reader learns how to be considerate of others by honoring their needs along with your own. This book is a must-read for children of all ages. And, to be honest, adults reading to their children might learn a thing or two from the book, as well!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
21 October, 2025
Funny Read Aloud, Great Intro to what Being Nice Really Means
Dude is well-intentioned and wants to be nice, but forgets to consider the perspective of others, so things go hilariously awry. I love that this book was inspired by the real-life Dude Be Nice Project. They create meaningful video content celebrating the unsung heroes in communities and schools, like custodians and crossing guards.