{"product_id":"not-like-every-day-finding-calm-during-school-lockdown-drills-hardcover","title":"Not Like Every Day: Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephanie V. W. Lucianovic\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGabrielle Grimard\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Henry, lockdown drills can be scary. Staying quiet and still is tough, but with the support of his teacher, he's able to stay calm. This reassuring story explores the complex emotions surrounding school lockdown drills and includes helpful resources from a school psychologist and safety expert.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI wish today was like every other day.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBut it isn't.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eToday my stomach is twisted in the middle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003elike a bunch of tissue paper butterflies.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring his school's lockdown drill, Henry tries to make himself as small, and still, and quiet as possible, but even though he knows it's \u003ci\u003ejust a drill \u003c\/i\u003eand it's \u003ci\u003enot real\u003c\/i\u003e, he still doesn't like it. And even when the drill is over, it doesn't feel over for him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLuckily, Henry's teacher is there to offer guidance and reassurance. Together, they practice breathing exercises and focus on what Henry can smell \u003ci\u003eright now\u003c\/i\u003e to help anchor him in the present. And, most importantly, they talk about his feelings until he feels safe--until the tissue paper butterflies in his stomach untwist and fly away. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith poetic prose and gentle artwork, this accessible picture book serves as an ideal starting point for discussions about lockdown drills and includes helpful resources for parents and teachers, such as discussion questions, a mindfulness exercise guide, and best practices for reducing the potential for trauma when conducting lockdown drills.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie V.W. Lucianovic\u003c\/b\u003e writes books in the San Francisco Bay Area surrounded by a couple of cats, a couple of kids, and a husband. She has written multiple picture books, including \u003ci\u003eZombie \u0026amp; Brain Are Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTouch the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe End of Something Wonderful\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of the middle grade novels \u003ci\u003eThe League of Picky Eaters\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHummingbird Season\u003c\/i\u003e. Stephanie grew up in Minneapolis where tornado drills were common but always scary for her. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGabrielle Grimard\u003c\/b\u003e has been drawing since she was a very young child. Born in Montreal, she studied Fine Arts at Concordia University. She began her career as a muralist, painting numerous walls in commercial buildings in the Montreal area. She is the critically acclaimed illustrator of \u003ci\u003eStolen Words\u003c\/i\u003e, which was one of \u003ci\u003eKirkus Review\u003c\/i\u003e's \"Best Picture Books to Give Strength.\" Her debut author-illustrated picture book, \u003ci\u003eLila and the Crow\u003c\/i\u003e, was called \"an artful take on resilience\" by \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, and was named a Best Book for Kids \u0026amp; Teens by Canadian Children's Book Centre, and a Toronto Public Library's First \u0026amp; Best List book.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 11.1 x 9.21 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52666776682803,"sku":"9780593652220","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/UmAahLW9HD9780593652220.webp?v=1762774743","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/not-like-every-day-finding-calm-during-school-lockdown-drills-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}