Frankel, Erin

"When Barkley doesn't come home, Bear misses his friend. He no longer wants to take walks or play fetch. But as the seasons change, Bear and his human Jacob help each other through their grief"--.

Luisa tries to change her look and the way she acts when tough girl Sam keeps calling her weird, but the bullying doesn't stop. Then Luisa decides she doesn't care what Sam thinks.

When Sam begins picking on other children in her school, she doesn't think she is being mean until others approach her and try to get her to stop.

When Jayla notices someone else being bullied, she keeps quiet until someone else dares her to join in on the bullying. Now, she must find the courage to speak up and do what's right.

In school, Kyle's persistent bullying is making Thomas feel like a nobody, and he needs help from his classmates and adults to understand and recapture his self-esteem--but Kyle needs help too. Includes activities for children and information on recognizing and preventing bullying for adults.

Text and illustrations present bullying from the perspective of the target, and address what things could be done to help stop it. Includes related activities and notes for parents.

Text and illustrations present bullying from the perspective of the bully, and address how to change that behavior. Includes related activities and notes for parents.

Jayla struggles to do what is right after witnessing a friend being bullied and being dared to join in. Includes related activities and notes for parents, teachers, and caregivers.