NOBODY KNEW WHAT TO DO

By Becky Ray McCain. Suitable for reading aloud or individual reading, this engrossing picture book addresses bullying at school. The tale’s perspective comes from a quiet boy watching the bullying, not the victim. Each page contains a few simple lines of text and evocative illustrations which reveal the helpless victim, the frightened bystanders, and gleeful aggressors. Resolution comes peacefully when the narrator enlists the help of his teacher, "so we could all figure out what to do." A brief note about bully prevention for adults is appended. Grades 1–4. Illustrated. 8" x 10". Albert Whitman & Company. 24 pages. ©2001.