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The Meanie is a heartfelt, relatable story, that teaches children about healthy friendships, courage, and safe ways to navigate bullying situations. Ollie and Theo have been friends a long time, but Theo can be very bossy and he sometimes makes Ollie feel bad about himself. With the support of his parents and teacher, Ollie builds his confidence, learns about healthy friendships, and finds ways to safely manage the situation. Who will love this book: Children dealing with bullying Children struggling with unkind/bossy friends Girls and boys aged 4-9 Children who find it difficult to express themselves Children who want to develop their confidence and social skills Parents, caregivers, and teachers, who want to teach children about bullying, friendships, and assertive skills Teaches children to recognize the signs of friendship bullying. Bullying in friendships can be complex, and children often don't recognize the behaviour as bullying. This bullying book helps children recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships. Promotes self-confidence and self-esteem. This colourful picture book teaches children the concept of self-acceptance, and self-respect. Ollie helps children understand the importance of advocating for their own needs and feelings, and the positive impact this has on their self-esteem and self-confidence. Teaches children assertive communication: Teaching children assertive skills has been shown to substantially reduce bullying and it's impacts on children's emotional well-being. In this story, Ollie learns to assertively communicate his needs. Empowering children with the skills to stand up for themselves, whilst promoting respect from their peers, helps children lay the foundations for healthy relationships. *** The meanie, is the first in a series of books aimed to help nurture children's emotions and friendships. This story is a great conversation starter for children of all ages dealing with bullying.

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