This book is to help children cope with bullying, by providing support and understanding. The author talks to the young reader directly and in a non-threatening manner, explaining what bullying is and how problems can be addressed. Topics such as assertiveness, self-esteem and friendship are covered. The book includes two bullying stories where we follow the experiences and explore the emotions of several different fictional characters. Designed for children and parents to read together, the book also contains a 10-point action plan for parents. It is a highly visual book, with lively illustrations by Mike Phillips. The cover is illustrated by Nick Sharratt.

 

This book is part of a book series called Little Wise Guides .

There are 64 pages in this book. This is a guide book. This book was published 2001 by Hachette Children's Group .

Lesley Ely is an experienced headteacher who has taught autistic children in mainstream schools. She lives in Northamptonshire. Her books for Frances Lincoln are Measuring Angels and Looking After Louis. Polly Dunbar was born in Stratford upon Avon. Daughter of children's author Joyce Dunbar, Polly first started illustrating when she was 16 and has a degree in Illustration at the University of Brighton. Polly's books for Frances Lincoln are Down the Back of the Chair, Measuring Angels, Looking After Louis and Bubble Trouble . She lives in Brighton, Sussex.