{"product_id":"thats-not-fair-getting-to-know-your-rights-and-freedoms-citizenkid-9781771382083","title":"That's Not Fair!: Getting to Know Your Rights and Freedoms (CitizenKid)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique addition to the CitizenKid collection  written by by Danielle S. McLaughlin  provides an accessible exploration of the rights and freedoms of citizens in a democracy through a series of six short stories starring Mayor Moe and the councillors of a sometimes wacky city. In each story  the councillors are first presented with a problem  and the group then makes a decision to address the problem with a new law  only to discover later there were unintended consequences. There is one councillor  Bug  who objects to each decision being proposed by commenting  ?Thats not fair!? --- a sentiment familiar to children  who have an innate sense of justice. The topics are child-friendly: Should you be allowed to search someones bag because you think they could have something of yours? Does it make sense to have a law that states people can say only nice things? Conclusions for each story include an extended discussion of the rights and freedoms featured in the story  along with three questions to ponder: Why did the councillors make their decision? Did the new law achieve its purpose? Were there any unexpected results? There are no right answers given. Instead children are encouraged to look at all sides of each issue  which engages their critical thinking skills and fosters empathy for other points of view. This book would be perfect for sparking spirited discussions on civics lessons and inspiring children to become involved citizens. The bright and humorous illustrations by Dharmali Patel keep the interest level high. A Note for Parents and Teachers and definitions of the rights and freedoms covered in each story are included at the end of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45650606293045,"sku":"ByrdShop_1771382082","price":250.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781771382083.jpg?v=1781799661","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/thats-not-fair-getting-to-know-your-rights-and-freedoms-citizenkid-9781771382083","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}