Author(s): Catherine S. DePino; Bonnie Matthews (Illustrator)

Bullying | Bullying | Bullying

Written for children, ages 6-12 who are victims to school bullies. Gus nudged his friend. 'Want to meet someone with blue cheese breath and stinky feet? Hey, Blue Cheese Breath, give me your homework so I can copy it.' I looked into Gus's mean green eyes... Steve has to do something about Gus. But what? He doesn't know how to make Gus leave him alone. He's afraid to ask for help. And he's afraid things will get even worse if he tells. When his parents find out anyway, Steve is surprised to feel relieved. And when they help him come up with a plan to send Gus on his way, he knows he can do it. The next time Gus tries to bully 'Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet,' he is in for a big surprise! The picture book refers to "The Plan" for the reader to identify 11 specific, practical tips for discouraging and coping with bullies. Live story features humor and a "normal" victim most readers can identify themselves with and describes the fears that victims have regarding the bully. Skills education for all children.