Discussion Guide:

1. When Link first meets Batreaux (pronounced Bat-row), what did you think he was? How did you think he’d respond to Link?
   Caregiver Note: This is a good opening question to open up the conversation about identifying positive connections. In studying behavior humans often engage in the “Halo Effect” which is a bias or stereotype that good looking people are good. In turn this means that often humans are wired to initially see someone scary and associate them with being scary or not trustworthy. Over time most folks hopefully grow up and learn from caregivers that we cannot judge a good or bad book by its cover but kids with trauma may miss out on that very important lesson. By seeing how poor Batreaux is really a sweet, kind character in spite of his demonic-exterior this can help open up a conversation about…

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About the Reviewer: Rachael Rathe

Rachael B. Rathe is an East Tennessee native with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Child & Family Studies from The University of Tennessee Knoxville. She has worked in mental health since 2013 and in foster care/adoptions for a private provider agency since 2014. Rachael was inspired to work in the field after working with children and teens on a volunteer basis 2008 – 2013. Rachael’s ideal self-care day involves snuggling on a couch with her kitties (Tabitha, Fergus, and Rufus) while enjoying a good movie or book. She also enjoys galivanting around conventions concerning all things nerd and geekery.

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