The Tale of Sir Dragon
Jean E. Pendziwol, author
Martine Gourbault, illustrator
Kids Can Press
2250 Military Road, Tonawanda, NY 14150
9781554531356, $17.95 www.kidscanpress.com 1-800-265-0884
The Tale of Sir Dragon: Dealing with Bullies for Kids and Dragons
is a children's picturebook that informally deals with the common
modern problem of bullying, offering solutions that children can readily
understand. The rhyming text and gentle illustrations portray a story
about a knight bully who interrupts the playtime of a girl and her
dragon friend. Though the girl stands up for the dragon, no other
bystanders do, so the time has come for a petition to the king. At the
roundtable discussion, the bully learns that everyone has a right to
play, no matter what they look like or what species they are. A
"Dragon's Decree" checklist to reinforce the message
rounds out this excellent book for parents to share with children when
preparing them to deal with bullies, particularly while at school or
other communal activities.
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