Teasing Isn't Funny: Emotional Bullying

by Melissa Higgins, Simone Shin (Illustrator)

Overview

Jesse and the other animals at the bus stop make fun of Kelly's fluffy fur and plain clothes. The constant teasing makes Kelly the cat feel sad. Young readers watch Kelly struggle with the teasing and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of emotional bullying.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781479569564
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	No More Bullies
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.30(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	530L (what's this?)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Melissa Higgins has written more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including titles for the Capstone imprints Pebble, Pebble Plus, Picture Window, Snap, and Stone Arch. Her books have received medals from the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Melissa worked as a school counselor and had a private counseling practice. When not reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and taking photographs in the Arizona desert where she lives with her husband and two shy kitties. You can visit Melissa’s website (www.mghiggins.com) to learn more about her books.

Interviews

Aligns with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies Colorful illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters who act as humans to help readers see themselves in the story. Narrative, sensitive text to help young readers identify and manage different forms of bullying. Sidebars provide extra information about bullying topics. Note to Parents and Educators questions to discuss with children.