Frank Carlson Library

"Two billy goats discover the perils of making assumptions and acting on prejudice in this timely tale about online bullying"--

Illustrated tale that teaches children and adults how to be proactive when confronted by bullying.

When Robbie York is marked as a target by a bully at school, he decides that the only way to survive the third grade is by being cool.

It is hockey season at Bennett Elementary School, and Jim's grandfather has bought all the equipment he needs, so if he can practice hard and ignore the taunts of the school bully, the team should be ready for the game with the rival Gators.

When Chester tells his mother about the school bully, she asks him to gather his friends to hear a story about getting along with people who are prickly.

"Oh no! There's a misbehaving shark at the playground! Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he confronts the challenge of bullying. He just might discover the strength of his community--and the power of his own voice."--

Zach is a kid just like you and me, but when Zach sees others being teased or bullied, he imagines himself as a superhero and comes to the rescue. With powerful words like "No teasing! No hitting! That's just wrong!," Zach helps his friends learn to use words for good and not to fight back or say mean things. Includes glossary, as well as questions to self-check comprehension.

Billy is a typical boy who loves to ride his bike and play video games. But when Billy tells his family and friends he wants to be a cheerleader, everyone is surprised and starts taunting him. But Billy practices and practices and when he shows his skills at the big game, everyone is impressed and becomes proud of him. Includes glossary, as well as questions to self-check comprehension.

Grace was excited about the first day of school and seeing her best friend Jade from last year. But when Grace finally saw Jade, she was sitting with a new girl who teased and ignored Grace. Because Jade didn't stand up for her friend, Grace felt hurt. Grace's Nana tells her to make new friends and to always stand up for your friends. Includes glossary, as well as questions to self-check comprehension.

Nearly every kid in Room 3B is trying to get picked for the South School Safety Patrol Squad--especially Harry. Harry wants a star badge just like his grandpa's, so he works extra hard to be the perfect student: hanging up his jacket neatly, organizing the crayons in rainbow order, and--his favorite part--cleaning up sticky noodles off the floor after lunch. But Doug thinks someone is taking the power of Safety Patrol too far, maybe even using it...