Sticks, Stones and Stumped!

by Deb Landry

Billy Bob Opossum migrates to a new neighborhood. He and his new friends face confusing emotions when Billy is teased and bullied because of his diverse habits. The animals are left trying to identify a variety of feeling surrounding the same incident. The story is an enjoyable and sensitive tale about a growing problem our children face daily.

This is an amazing and delightful story weaving the bully, target, bystander and adult into a story celebrating positive social values. Author Deb Landry has created a valuable tool for teachers and parents that addresses the important subject of bullying in an inspiring story of friendship, respect and communication. This charmingly illustrated story is inspired by a personal experience and the recent movement to prevent bullying through state and federal legislation.

Sticks, Stones and Stumped! supplies children and adults with a story that will be enjoyed for years to come.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 18, 2006

About the author

Deb Landry is executive consultant and operational coach, podcast host, certified parenting coach, and activist for children’s rights. She is the author of a memoir, Independence, A Memoir of Secrets, Discovery and Forgiveness, three children’s books, Yankee Go Home, The Snapdragon Princess co-authored with Kim Parrish and the bestselling award-winning Sticks Stones and Stumped. Her new character education children’s book, Summer’s Shadow, is scheduled to be released in late 2020.

Deb other works include several interactive children’s awareness plays on character education and bullying prevention.

Prior to her current position as President and CEO of Bryson Taylor Inc. and Crossroads, Deb led several medical organizations, medical schools, and private practice as the CEO, COO and Executive Director spanning over four decades and managing budgets of 50 million and a staff of 200.

A humanitarian and philanthropist, Landry specializes in bullying and harassment prevention and safe school climate planning. She has lobbied for legislation in the state of Maine and throughout the U.S., serving on ad hoc committees and works as an advocate for children, youth and teens who are affected by bullying, harassment or discrimination.

Deb knows first-hand how childhood trauma can psychologically affect the growth of youth and has spent over twenty years as the co-founder and Executive Director of Crossroads, a youth character education nonprofit with a focus on developmental education to raise resilient and respectful youth.

Reviews

[Krysteana S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this book! I was in the play directed by Deb landry.. I was felisha fox. Always, its an incredicble book about bullying and what kids our days are going through as they grow up. I recomend this book to kids ages 12 and under(:

[Maggie Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

YAHOOOOO! THEY HAVE THIS HERE! This is an adorable kids' book! Deb Landry actually did the play with a group of middle-schoolers, and I was Cubby Bear. This is a great book for younger kids to get them to understand exactly WHAT bullying is and why it's not a good thing.