Albert Mendoza – författare

"A delightful story inspired by and dedicated to The First Lady (Michelle Obama''s) Lets Move obesity campaign." The story is about an obese kid who is good at sports but is always picked last or never picked at all because of his obesity. A popular kid named Lee befriends the obese student and even defends him when other students bully him. The book teaches tolerance and the importance of being a good friend. The back of the book teaches students that fighting obesity is quite easy. Toward the end of the story the obese kid wants to be more like his friend Lee but not because he is popular or funny. Instead he says, "If I could be anything in this world...I would like to be as friendly as my friend Lee, because unlike the others Lee was able to look past my obesity and see the real me.

Mick and his dog Baloney go on an adventure of a lifetime as they travel around town trying to return a lost wallet. They encounter many obstacles, dangerous events and learn many life lessons along the way like helping others, using manners, and choosing good friends. Never asking for a reward, Mick and Baloney''s decision to do the right thing pays off at the end. This book contains everything a child needs to know like stranger danger, personal safety, peer pressure, and the importance of making good decisions even when no one is looking.

Mick and his dog Baloney are separated after moving into a new neighborhood. Baloney ends up following a gang of dogsknown astheBully Bandits. The Bully Bandits are Molar, Chaos, and Squirt. These dogs are fast on their feet and teach Baloney the rules of the street. While on the run from the dog catcher, Baloney takes the advice of a smart alley cat who warns Baloneynot to hangout with the Bully Bandits or he will end up in the pound. Baloney realizes"this gang life is notgood forme. I don''t need a gang when I have a family." Follow Baloney on a crazyadventure as he retraces his steps and tries toturn his lifearoundfinding his way home safe and sound.