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Henry and the Bully

by Nancy Carlson
32p. 978-0-67001-148-3.
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K-Gr 2—When second-grader Sam, a poodle, begins to harass first-grader Henry and his friends, the young mouse does the right thing and tells his teacher. However, Sam continues to bully Henry at recess, and he feels sick with worry. Despite underwhelming adult involvement, Henry finds a creative way to stand up to his nemesis and they even become friends. The colorful cartoon illustrations are full of action and memorable facial expressions. This installment of Henry's adventures shows kids how to use their own ingenuity to solve a common problem.—Terry Ann Lawler, Phoenix Public Library, AZ
Henry tells his teacher when Sam is unnecessarily mean on the playground, but later it is Henry's empathetic response to Sam that diffuses the conflict. While the easy resolution seems unlikely, the book makes the valid point that kids cannot always rely on adult intervention and need their own strategies to deal with bullies. Cheerful, expressive art accompanies the story.
Reviewed by Terry Ann Lawler , Jul 01, 2010

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