Book Information

Series: Lorimer Deal With It
Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication Date: 15 October 2003
Copyright Year: 2003
ISBN: 9781550287905
Edition: 1
Replaced By: Edition 3
Page Count: 32
Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"
Reading level: Grade 5

Purchasing Information

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9781550287905

$12.95 CAD

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Bullying Deal With It

Name: Bullying Deal With It
SKU: 9781550287905
Availability: InStock

Deal with it before push comes to shove

by Elaine Slavens

illustrated by Brooke Kerrigan

A timely resource for helping kids understand and resolve conflicts stemming from bullying and cyberbullying.

Kids deal with bullying in its many forms on a daily basis. This newly revised and reissued edition of Bullying: Deal With It is a popular and proven resource in Lorimers Deal With It conflict resolution series. Quizzes, comics and graphic novel-style illustrations help make this an engaging and accessible way to approach a complex and all-too-common problem.

This book will give kids the know-how to deal with bullying, whether they are the targets, witnesses, or even bullies themselves.

Bullying 101 explains the many forms that bullying can take, from name-calling to physical fights to cyberbullying
Letters to the Bully Counsellor illustrate real-life examples of bullying
Quizzes test your anti-bullying skills
A resource page lists helpful organizations, books, and websites

Newly Revised and Updated Edition

About the Authors

ELAINE SLAVENS is the former Consultant of Guidance and Social Personal Skills for the Toronto District School Board and was previously the Conflict Resolution Advisor for the Toronto Board of Education.

BROOKE KERRIGAN studied illustration and fine art at Sheridan College and Emily Carr. She divides her time between Chamonix, France and Toronto, Ontario. Some of her other illustrated books include Eat it up!, Dog Breath, and Kiss Me! Im a Prince.

Reviews

"Interesting and varied presentations of the facts about bullying will make this a terrific vehicle for prompting discussion."

Brandon Sun

"Slavens presents everything needed to start great discussions about bullying in class, in counseling groups, with individuals, and with youth at home... [We applaud not only the accessible, basic information and reader-friendly text, but also the illustrations and overall presentation that make this brief book a valuable tool for everyone. All adults should read it and thank the author for this excellent resource."

C.J. Bott, Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"Provides an explanation of the many forms of bullying, and offers strategies for taking action against it." PW Bullying Resource Selection

Publishers Weekly

Awards

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection
2004

Subjects (BISAC)

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Bullying, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Peer Pressure, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Violence

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