In this latest addition to the Kissing Hand book collection, Chester
Raccoon must learn to deal with another common problem of childhood: a
bully at school.
When Mrs. Raccoon learns that there is a bully problem at school, she
decides to investigate the situation. But after seeing the bully for
herself, she shares a story about a forest that was full of smooth
yellow stones, and how the animals living there changed a pointy stone
they found into a smooth stone so that it wouldn't hurt any tender paws.
Chester, Ronny, and Cassy follow the spirit of Mrs. Raccoon's story when
they next encounter the Bully. Approaching him as a group, they invite
him to play, proving that the best way to get rid of an enemy is to make
him or her a friend. This book encourages children to understand that
many child bullies are themselves unhappy and gives readers a good
example of settling differences by peaceful means. Educators will
embrace this story about a positive strategy for dealing with a bully.