{"product_id":"desmond-and-the-very-mean-word-1","title":"Desmond and the Very Mean Word","description":"Based on a true story from Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s childhood in South Africa, Desmond and the Very Mean Word reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness.\n\nWhen Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride through his neighborhood, his pride and joy turn to hurt and anger when a group of boys shout a very mean word at him. He first responds by shouting an insult, but soon discovers that fighting back with mean words doesn’t make him feel any better. With the help of kindly Father Trevor, Desmond comes to understand his conflicted feelings and see that all people deserve compassion, whether or not they say they are sorry. Brought to vivid life in A. G. Ford’s energetic illustrations, this heartfelt, relatable story conveys timeless wisdom about how to handle bullying and angry feelings, while seeing the good in everyone.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0763652296\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0763652296.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Tutu, Desmond|Ford, A.G.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41919546753082,"sku":"DBV.0763652296.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0763652296-0_ea361d7e-f663-4c0c-b424-f131045df97f.jpg?v=1794451233","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/desmond-and-the-very-mean-word-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}