A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year!

"Lester's first-person narrative is honest and pure." —Kirkus (starred review)

Perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and Wonder, this uplifting debut novel from Mandy Davis follows space-obsessed Lester Musselbaum as he experiences the challenges of his first days of public school: making friends, facing bullies, finding

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"School's out, and Miles and Niles are running wild in the woods outside town: climbing trees, exploring caves, and, yes, pranking. But these leafy, lazy days of mischief darken when bully Josh Barkin and his cadets from a nearby kids' boot camp discover the merrymakers--and vow to destroy them"--

"As young 'Frights,' they will learn how to chase away the fears of little human girls by entering their dreams and teaching them how to overcome their nightmares. But Bitterly, the most promising 'Fright,' must face the school bully and some nightmares of her own. Creators Laura and Jake Gosselin offer an empowering book series for girls and young readers that presents the challenges of childhood through the thrilling and magical world of The Pinkaboos"--Amazon.com....

"This is a kid's book about bullying. It explores the impacts of bullying and helps kids to identify when bullying is taking place, as well as encouraging empathy and offering a path forward for children who have felt its effects. This book helps kids understand what bullying is. Sometimes, kids can be mean. Really mean. While sticks and stones might break some bones, words will always hurt more. Here, the topic of bullying is sensitively introduced,...

A boy named Lincoln, who is bullied for the way he talks, creates a superhero in his head. A lonely man rescues a puppy who transforms his life. This inspiring story illustrates how kindness can truly make a difference.

With the help of his teacher and his parents, Steve devises "The Plan", strategies for avoiding, defending against, and disarming a bully who has been tormenting him at school

Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself

"Every day Jimmy takes 'Skinny Kid's' lunch at school. No way will he be caught dead standing in that free lunch line. Even when he's called into the principal's office, Jimmy just shrugs. 'Yeah. Whatever.' Until a surprising act of kindness stops him in his tracks"--Publisher

A witty and irreverent tale of the anticipated recess confrontation between a class clown and the school bully. You won't be disappointed by the surprise twist ending, which will leave everyone ever bullied in the schoolyard cheering wildly.