“Just kidding!” That’s what D.J.’s friend, Vince, says when he does something to hurt D.J.’s feelings. It’s supposed to make what Vince says seem like a joke, but D.J. doesn’t think it’s funny.

The problem is that D.J. doesn’t know how to stand up to Vince’s teasing without looking like a bad sport. Luckily his older brother had the same problem and so good advice from his brother and father solves D.J.’s problem.

A book that takes a rare look at emotional bullying among boys--situations where a buddy can be a bully and where two innocent words can mask a painful reality.

Includes discussion questions and pertinent information about teasing.

---

TOPICS: Bullying, teasing

INCLUDES: Story, adult information

GRADE LEVELS: 2-5/AGES: 7-10

FOR USE WITH: Individuals, small groups, classrooms

AUTHOR: Trudy Ludwig

RECOMMENDED FOR: Elementary-school counselors,elementary teachers, librarians, youth group leaders, social workers, parents

8 x 10, 32 pages, color illustrations, hardcover, 2006