{"id":1989,"date":"2026-10-07T15:10:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T15:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1989"},"modified":"2026-10-07T15:10:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T15:10:06","slug":"my-older-brother-smokes-funny","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/product\/my-older-brother-smokes-funny\/","title":{"rendered":"Storybook: My Older Brother Smokes Funny"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_26bdef3a7a10ad50\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color tutor-markdown-rendering\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h4><b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">My Older Brother Smokes Funny<\/b><\/h4>\n<div><i data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">The Good Character Club eBook Series (For Juniors Ages 4\u20137 Years Old)<\/i><\/div>\n<div><span data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1990\" src=\"https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/1-6-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/1-6-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/1-6-793x1024.jpg 793w, https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/1-6-768x992.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/1-6-600x775.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/1-6.jpg 892w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/>Leo loves playing with his older brother, Sam, and building the tallest block towers together in their room<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,2\">. But lately, Sam has been acting different\u2014locking his bedroom door, leaving a strange, skunky smell in the hallway, coughing, and acting sluggish or strange<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,4\">. Leo remembers learning at school that &#8220;funny smoke&#8221; can make someone&#8217;s brain act weird or go to sleep<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,6\">. Realizing that secrets about harmful habits are too big for kids to hold alone, Leo bravely confides in his mom<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,8\">. With gentle family support and professional help, Sam goes away to get better, eventually returning home healthy, clear-eyed, and ready to rebuild their block castle together<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,10\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span data-path-to-node=\"3,0\">Written by Teacher Emil Antoan, this delicate story provides a safe, age-appropriate way to discuss substance exposure and sibling dynamics<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"3,2\">. It reassures young children that addiction is not their fault and empowers them to speak up to safe adults whenever something feels wrong<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"3,4\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What\u2019s Included in This eBook:<\/b><\/div>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<div><span data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Age-Appropriate Story:<\/b> A compassionate, supportive narrative tailored for early learners aged 4\u20137<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,2\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><span data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Story Comprehension Questions:<\/b> Thoughtful questions to guide discussions on observing changes, school safety lessons, and speaking up<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,2\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><span data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Practical Activities for Kids:<\/b> Expressive craft activities including a Connection Castle, Safe Adult Helper Badges, and a Thinking-of-You drawing<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,2\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><span data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Activities Families Can Do Together:<\/b> Positive family bonding opportunities like a No-Secrets Chat, outdoor stargazing, and building a family goal tower<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,2\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Format: PDF + Flipbook Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/the-good-character-club-ebook-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1939\" src=\"https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/The-Good-Character-Club-eBook-Series-Icon1-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/The-Good-Character-Club-eBook-Series-Icon1-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/The-Good-Character-Club-eBook-Series-Icon1-1024x290.png 1024w, https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/The-Good-Character-Club-eBook-Series-Icon1-768x217.png 768w, https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/The-Good-Character-Club-eBook-Series-Icon1-600x170.png 600w, https:\/\/stageforkids.com\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/The-Good-Character-Club-eBook-Series-Icon1.png 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><span data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"><strong><i data-path-to-node=\"2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Good Character Club eBook Series<\/i><\/strong> offers gentle, age-appropriate stories designed to help young children navigate real-world challenges, complex emotions, and sensitive life situations<\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"2,2\">. 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