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