An inspiring story about friendship, kindness, resilience, bravery and self-acceptance. Most people don’t realize how often bullying occurs with young children. Join Aria, India, and their Angel Friends, as they deal with the difficult issue of bullying and smart ways to resolve an upsetting experience. Aria’s Angel Friend, Michael, gives her some great ideas like to hold her head high, walk away and sing… “I will smile and I will shine. Look at me, I’m just fine. I won’t let you bring me down. You won’t even see me frown. I will smile and I will shine. Look at me. I’m just fine.” Parents can use this approachable book to discuss bullying with their children in a comforting way.

There are NINE themes in this book:

1. Respect
2. Kindness
3. Accepting Differences
4. Stand up to Bullies
5. Resilience
6. Self-acceptance
7. Friendship
8. Bravery
9. Positivity

How to deal with bullies?  SMILE!

S – Stand up for yourself

M – Move away/avoid

I – Ignore

L – Let an adult know

E – Exhale

Tara Williams began writing books when she became an early childhood educator. She realized books can be for both enjoyment and an amazing conversation starter with children. Many difficult topics can be addressed using a great book.  Visit her website and find her book here.

Hope to see you on Saturday, December 1 for the RI Author Expo!

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