Bullies, Bigmouths and So-called Friends

Most books about bullying tell children how to act without addressing how they feel. 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. Jenny Alexander's approach is to develop readers' psychological defences. Through a mix of exercises, quizzes and fictional scenarios, she combines common sense with simple cognitive techniques to build up children's self-esteem. Her tone is humorous and upbeat, but always sensitive to the reader's feelings.