For our Christmas Gift Guide I would like to ask you to check out the children’s book He’s Not Just Teasing written by Jennifer Licate. I received copy of He’s Not Just Teasing in exchange for a spot in this years Christmas Gift Guide for: Homeschool.
Even though Jennifer Licate sent me a copy of He’s Not Just Teasing in exchange for a spot in our Christmas Gift Guide Shopping for: Boys & Girls my family will use this book in our classroom.
He’s Not Just Teasing is a quick-read chapter book focused on teaching children ages 9 through 12 the differences between teasing and bullying, and how to deal with both.
Parents can read this book with their children (or children could read on their own) to promote meaningful conversations about bullying and how to deal with it.
When parents are busy, it’s hard to have the energy to tackle a subject like this. He’s Not Just Teasing gives parents a way to start this conversation. Bullying effects all children, either as a victim of bullying, the bully or a bystander.
Through an engaging plot with relatable characters, children learn how to deal with bullying, the importance of self-advocacy, the power of kindness and of the role of the bystander.
Plot of book: Malcolm has a problem, and his name is Joe. Malcolm is often the target of good-natured ribbing because he’s an excitable scatterbrain. Malcolm knows the jokes and laughs at his expense are all in good fun and sometimes even teach him a lesson. But the snark coming from Joe isn’t funny.
Joe taunts and bullies Malcolm. When he attacks, Malcolm’s friends do nothing. They are silent bystanders, and Malcolm is left to wonder why. Can he find the courage to ask them for help, or will Malcolm have to stand up for himself?
Don’t forget to check out the Teacher & Counselor Guide
AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOCUSED ON SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SKILLS
This teacher and counselor activity guide is designed to accompany the He’s Not Just Teasing chapter book, which focuses on teaching the difference between teasing and bullying through relatable examples.
This guide includes text from the story, along with discussion questions and activities for each chapter. Teachers and counselors can engage students in meaningful conversations and relevant activities to help with their prosocial development and greater understanding of the story.
About the Author: Jennifer Licate
An award-winning children’s book author. She received her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from West Chester University and has worked as a school counselor for over a decade.
She currently splits her time between two schools and enjoys the dynamic of working with children from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Counseling young children one day and teenagers another (as well as raising two kids of her own) has taught Jennifer a universal truth: all children want to be loved, valued and respected for the unique individuals they are.
She channels this truth and her love of counseling and creativity to craft children’s books whose aim is to help children of all ages navigate the challenges of growing up with stories that speak directly to them.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
