Lucy and the Bully

I found this book to be perfect for younger elementary students. It is important for them to know that they should tell a trusted adult when another student is bullying them. The book also reflects a lot of feelings that a bully target might have- uncertainty, fear, and withdrawal. Excellent for explaining bullying to little ones.

What a wonderful book. My two and five year old both love it and like to talk through it and ask questions. It is good to show also that bullies have feelings too and there is a reason that they try to abuse power and push others around-feelings of jealousy, anger, sadness, wanting attention, etc... It will help kids who identify on either side. Wonderfully written and beautiful artwork too!

There were all kinds of animal children at school. At Lucy the lamb's table there was a piglet, a duckling, a bunny and a chick. They all thought Lucy was a good artist. "You are so good at drawing, Lucy." Everyone was nice, but Tommy the bull wasn't. He just marched over to their table and toppled over her paint! Ms. Goosie, her teacher, who really didn't seem to notice that Tommy was a big nasty old bully, simply said the mess needed to get cleaned up. The next day when Lucy was bringing her special art project home, Tommy, who was waiting for her, wrecked it. He threatened her by saying, "Don't tell on me, or else!" Things just keep getting worse and Lucy was so upset she didn't even want to go to school anymore. It was just awful to feel that way. Being bullied was one of the worst things that ever happened to her . . . would things ever be ok ever again? Bullying is a serious problem for children of all ages. This book will tactfully assist the parent talk to a young child about how to handle a school bully. According to the Mayo Clinic approximately "half of all children will be bullied at some point during their school years." This book is an excellent way to talk to your child, whether or not your child is being bullied. An ounce of prevention goes long way when it comes to the emotional welfare of our children. In a note to parents and teachers Daniel Gill briefly talks about bullying and offers suggestions to combat and prevent it.