Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet: How to Deal With Bullies - Hardcover

DePino EdD, Dr. Catherine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1591471117 ISBN 13: 9781591471110

Publisher: Magination Press, 2004

Synopsis

Gus nudged his friend. "Want to meet someone with blue cheese breath and stinky feet?"

"Hey, Blue Cheese Breath, give me your homework so I can copy it."

I looked into Gus's mean green eyes...

Steve has to do something about Gus. But what? He doesn't know how to make Gus leave him alone. He's afraid to ask for help. And he's afraid things will get even worse if he tells. When his parents find out anyway, Steve is surprised to feel relieved. And when they help him come up with a plan to send Gus on his way, he knows he can do it. The next time Gus tries to bully "Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet," he is in for a big surprise!

From the Dear Reader introduction:

At one time or another, most of us have had to deal with teasing, people saying mean things about us, or others trying to harm us. As a teacher, I've seen many kids hurt by bullying—both the emotional kind and the physical.

It can be hard to feel good about yourself when somebody's making fun of you or threatening you. You might worry that you deserve it, or that people think you're weak, or that you'll get teased or rejected by others if you tell someone. You might be afraid that you're in physical danger. The pain is hard to take, but you don't want to give the bully a reason to hurt you more. You feel alone and don't know where to go for help. What do you do?

About this title

Book Description

Steve has to do something about Gus. But what? He doesn't know how to make Gus leave him alone. He's afraid to ask for help. And he's afraid things will get even worse if he tells. When his parents find out anyway, Steve is surprised to feel relieved. And when they help him come up with a plan to send Gus on his way, he knows he can do it. The next time Gus tries to bully "Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet," he is in for a big surprise!

About the Author

Catherine DePino, EdD, has had years of hands-on experience with bullies and the bullied through her work as a high school teacher and student disciplinarian in the Philadelphia school system. She is the author of numerous books for children and adults, including Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet. She lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Andrew, a retired teacher. Visit her at www.catherinedepino.com.

Bonnie Matthews is the illustrator numerous books for children, including What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More and What to Do When You Dread Your Bed: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Problems With Sleep. She lives in Baltimore. Visit her at www.bonniematthewsillustration.com and follow her on Instagram: @bonnie_matthews_illustration.

Charles Beyl creates humorous illustrations for books, magazines, and newspapers in his suburban Texas ranch house. Visit him at www.charlesbeyl.com and follow him on Instagram: @ChuckBeyl

Edition details

• Publisher: Magination Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1591471117
• ISBN 13: 9781591471110
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Matthews Bonnie, Beyl Charles