This Book
Sergio said that my best friend Bruno's hat was weird. When I told him to stop, he called me a weirdo! If I had kept playing with Bruno, Sergio would have kept teasing me, too. But now I miss my friend terribly. What should I do?
Told from the point of view of Bruno's best friend, Peter, this insightful children's Book explores bullying--especially the choices children face in defending others who are bullied. Readers will see Peter's struggle to overcome his own fear of being bullied as he learns how to help a friend. Bruno's Hat features a variety of animal characters and colorful, lively illustrations. The book also includes a downloadable guide to help children, parents, and educators navigate the challenges of childhood bullying. The in-depth guide, available at www.flyawaybooks.com/resources, features various questions and activities for children.
The book arrived in the nick-of-time. You see, bullying in the schools is on the rise and sadly, two of my grandsons were bullied for a short season in the public schools. Issues were resolved, fortunately, but I wanted to share the author's insights with you in the author's approach to this subject.
My Thoughts
Meet Peter and Bruno who are best friends... but unexpectedly their relationship takes a turn over a favorite, weird hat that Bruno loves dearly. You see, Sergio messes with Bruno by calling him hurtful names relentlessly. Then Sergio accuses Peter of being weird, too. Oh, guilt by association is Sergio's tactic and so, the storyline unfolds. It appears their best friends relationship is unraveling but a marvelous twist takes place with a new revelation amongst true friends. This approach to resolving bullies with love is quite healthy, engaging and liberating for children to enjoy their childhood and with others in a safe environment at school and in their neighborhoods.
4/5 stars! Loved the heartfelt message of the book. I wasn't fond of the illustrations, however.
I received a complimentary copy from the LibraryThing Early reviewer's giveaway. My opinions are my own. I do hope you will like this book as well!
Bruno's Hat
Happy Reading!
Lady D
“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me." C. S. Lewis
