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He's Not Just Teasing
A tale about the fragile friendships of boys and their willingness to stand up for others
Malcolm has a problem. And his name is Joe.
A speedster on the soccer field, Malcolm's energy and athleticism are a definite plus. But his high-spirited demeanor creates problems in the classroom, where sitting still and staying focused are the name of the game. Malcolm frequently draws the ire of his teacher and the good-natured ribbing of his buddies because he's an excitable scatterbrain.
The jokes and laughs at his expense don't bother Malcolm too much. He knows it's all in good fun, and it sometimes even teaches him valuable lessons. But the jokes and snark he hears from Joe are no laughing matter. Joe ruthlessly cuts Malcolm down any chance he gets. He embarrasses him, taunts him and bullies him.
Every time Joe targets Malcolm for ridicule, Malcolm's friends do nothing. They are silent bystanders who don't defend him, and Malcolm is left to wonder why. Will Malcolm be able to summon enough courage to ask for their help? Will anyone stand up for him, or will Malcolm have to advocate for himself?
He's Not Just Teasing is a tale about bullying, the fragile friendships of boys, the willingness to stand up for others and the power of kindness.
Malcolm has a problem. And his name is Joe.
A speedster on the soccer field, Malcolm's energy and athleticism are a definite plus. But his high-spirited demeanor creates problems in the classroom, where sitting still and staying focused are the name of the game. Malcolm frequently draws the ire of his teacher and the good-natured ribbing of his buddies because he's an excitable scatterbrain.
The jokes and laughs at his expense don't bother Malcolm too much. He knows it's all in good fun, and it sometimes even teaches him valuable lessons. But the jokes and snark he hears from Joe are no laughing matter. Joe ruthlessly cuts Malcolm down any chance he gets. He embarrasses him, taunts him and bullies him.
Every time Joe targets Malcolm for ridicule, Malcolm's friends do nothing. They are silent bystanders who don't defend him, and Malcolm is left to wonder why. Will Malcolm be able to summon enough courage to ask for their help? Will anyone stand up for him, or will Malcolm have to advocate for himself?
He's Not Just Teasing is a tale about bullying, the fragile friendships of boys, the willingness to stand up for others and the power of kindness.
40 pages, Paperback
Published September 22, 2020
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About the author
Jennifer Licate
21 books5 followersJennifer is an award-winning children's book author who has worked as a school counselor for over a decade. She loves writing social and emotional learning books to help children and preteens through challenging times. Her books teach children strategies to work through their issue and the stories give children the comfort of knowing they're not alone in their struggles.
Through working as a school counselor, Jennifer sees the benefits of social emotional learning books firsthand. Children lose themselves as they're immersed within the stories. They're able to understand complex issues from so many different perspectives by seeing the story through the eyes of the characters.
Counseling children of all ages (as well as raising two children of her own) has taught Jennifer a universal truth: all children want to be loved, valued and respected for the unique individuals they are. She channels this truth, the importance of providing support for children as they navigate social and emotional issues and her love for creativity into all her children's books. Her goal is that all children who read one of her books will feel like the stories are speaking directly to them.
Through working as a school counselor, Jennifer sees the benefits of social emotional learning books firsthand. Children lose themselves as they're immersed within the stories. They're able to understand complex issues from so many different perspectives by seeing the story through the eyes of the characters.
Counseling children of all ages (as well as raising two children of her own) has taught Jennifer a universal truth: all children want to be loved, valued and respected for the unique individuals they are. She channels this truth, the importance of providing support for children as they navigate social and emotional issues and her love for creativity into all her children's books. Her goal is that all children who read one of her books will feel like the stories are speaking directly to them.
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November 1, 2021
*received for free from netgalley for honest review* such a great kids book that touches on a very important but hard to talk about and explain topic for kids, would buy for sure.
January 17, 2021
He's not just teasing is a great book to help kids learn the difference between teasing and bullying. And more importantly to teach kids to stand up for your friends against bullying. The only thing I didn't like about this book was that it should have been obvious to the teacher that bullying was happening during lessons, but she never seemed to acknowledge it.
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