I recently had a chance to read Fruit of the Vine by Ellen Weisberg and Ken Yoffe. This book, aimed for kids 8-12, is a very short, quick read about a boy who is the victim of bullying - and has a surprising twist at the end about what he does when he has a chance to be in power over someone else. I read it with my 5-year-old, who quickly grasped the key points of altruism and friendship in the face of bullying.
The book is available for free download from the authors' website, and it could be a good starting point for discussions with your children about bullying. At the site, you can also download the mp3 file from their interview with the National Crime Prevention Council.
Disclosure: I received complimentary products to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.
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