Bullies, Bigmouths and So-called Friends - Softcover

Jenny Alexander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340875658 ISBN 13: 9780340875650

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2003

Synopsis

Most books about bullying tell children how to act without addressing how they feel. But the usual advice to 'ignore it' or 'say something smart' is doomed to fail, as you can't act brave and confident if you feel stressed and helpless inside.

Pink edition available on ISBN 0340 87581X

Jenny Alexander's approach is to develop readers' psychological defences. Through an entertaining mix of exercises, quizzes and fictional scenarios, she combines common sense with simple cognitive therapy techniques, to build up children's self esteem. Her tone is humorous and upbeat, but always sensitive to the reader's feelings.

A striking blue cover for boys and pink for girls makes this book unique.

About this title

Review:

At last, a book that really helps you deal with the people in your life who are making you miserable. This book gives sensible, practical advice. (The Bookseller)

Pleasingly accessible...immensely practical. Helpful for any child who finds the playground a bit of a jungle, which, let's face it, is just about all of them. (The Independent)

This is the ideal book for teachers or counsellors working with children as well as children themselves. (Education Today)

The author offers brilliant tips for children who may be struggling when the usual advice of 'ignore it' isn't working (The Sun)

At last, a book that really helps you deal with the people in your life who are making you miserable . . . Written for the 9-12 age group, this book will also be invaluable for parents and teachers . . . after reading the book we felt that we would be able to offer effective support against bullies. (Back to School Bookseller, June 2003)

'Bullies, Bigmouths and So-called Friends' demonstrates that building up your self-esteem can help prevent bullying. (ChildLine)

Helpful for any child who finds the playground a bit of a jungle, which, let's face it, is just about all of them. (The Independent)

This is an important book for youngsters who want to become bully-proof (The Funday Times)

From the Publisher:

A fresh new approach based on self esteem.

Perfect for Citizenship KS1-2 (6-11 years) where pupils have to use 'an appropriate text, [to] explore the emotions that surround bullying.'

Aimed at 9-12s, the peak time for bullying in school.

Bullying is a subject of perennial concern to parents and children.

Quirky illustrations complement the text beautifully.

Author has been endorsed by ChildLine and Susan (Feel the Fear) Jeffers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0340875658
• ISBN 13: 9780340875650
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128