The Bully Blockers Club (Albert Whitman Prairie Books (Paperback))

Product Description

Lotty Raccoon is excited. This year she has a new teacher, new backpack, and new shoes. But her enthusiasm quickly wanes when Grant Grizzly begins bullying her. At the advice of her brother and sister, Lotty tries ignoring Grant and making a joke of it all, but neither approach works. When her parents hear about Grant, Lotty’s dad talks to the teacher. Although the teacher speaks to Grant and Lotty, now Grant just bullies her when no adult is around.
After talking to her family again, Lotty comes up with an idea. She notices other kids are being bullied by Grant, too. She gathers everyone together and they form a club―The Bully Blockers Club. Now when Grant tries to bully someone, the other kids speak up. That gets an adult’s attention, and Grant stops his bullying!

Review

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2005 – CBC/NCSS Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2005

“Although this story is purposeful, it is told with humor and drama. The illustrations are engaging, and the last page contains a discussion on bullying for adults. Rather than having a didactic approach, this is a kid-friendly tale that teachers might use as a springboard for discussion.―School Library Journal

From the Inside Flap

Lotty Raccoon is excited. This year she has a new teacher, new backpack, and new shoes. But her enthusiasm quickly wanes when Grant Grizzly begins bullying her. With the help of her fellow students, she forms the Bully Blockers Club.

About the Author

Teresa Bateman is the author of many books for children, including The Bully Blockers Club and April Foolishness. She is a children’s librarian and lives in Washington state.