In this insightful and winsome story, Robin, a seven-year-old girl, sees Bobby, the new kid in the neighborhood, being teased and bullied by other kids. Bobby dresses differently and is very small for his age. Robin wants to help Bobby, but doesn't know how so she asks her parents for help.
Peace is making new friends.
Peace is helping your neighbor.
Peace is a growing a garden.
Peace is being who you are.
When Sameer tells them that he has been in a real war, they don't believe him. As he tells what happened to his family, the others start to see their game in a new light.
Topics:
- Middle East
- conflict resolution
- immigration
A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger presents a clear and effective approach to helping children and adults alike understand and deal constructively with children's anger.
Do you wear glasses? Ever been picked last for the team? Afraid you’ll be called on in class?
Don’t laugh at me. Don’t call me names.
Have you laughed at someone else for the same reasons? Someone you thought was geeky or slow--someone different from you.
Don’t get your pleasure from my pain.