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Gamma Said A Bad Word
Paperback
Series: I'm Auree, Book 1
Publisher Price: $15.99
Publisher: Bebe Askew
Published: Apr 17 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When Auree hears her beloved Gamma say a grown-folks word, she does what toddlers do best-she repeats it. The room goes quiet. Not scary quiet, just wide-eye quiet. Instead of punishment, Auree's parents respond with patience, love, and guidance, turning the moment into a meaningful lesson about making better choices and using kind, respectful language.
Told with playful rhythm and expressive, read-aloud-friendly text, this story introduces early social-emotional learning concepts in a way that feels natural and engaging for young readers. Children will see that mistakes are part of learning and that their words have the power to build, connect, and uplift.
Gamma Said a Bad Word celebrates positive parenting, intergenerational relationships, and the importance of modeling accountability. With humor, heart, and a touch of toddler flair, Auree learns to trade grown-folks words for sparkle words that shine.
This book is ideal for family reading, classroom discussions, and social-emotional learning activities. Because little voices matter and their words are BIG.
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