The Bully - Free Brigade

By Thomas and Jermiko Thomas

Book Overview

The Bully-Free Brigade is an engaging, heartwarming SEL story that teaches children how to stand up to bullying with courage, empathy, and friendship. Part of the award-winning Adventures of Walter series, this short chapter-style picture book helps young readers understand emotions, learn problem-solving, and see how kindness can transform even the toughest situations.

Walter, Lucas, and Lily proudly call themselves the Bully-Free Brigade-a team dedicated to keeping their school safe, friendly, and fun. But when a new girl named Joy arrives and begins yelling at everyone, the friends aren't sure how to help. Their teacher hasn't seen Joy's behavior, and nothing seems to be working-until the trio creates a thoughtful plan to understand Joy, support her, and guide her toward becoming a friend instead of a bully.

Children learn:

- How to stand up against bullying

- Why people sometimes act out when they feel upset

- How Walter, Lucas, and Lily work together to solve problems

- The Bully-Free Brigade rules for kindness and courage

- How the group grows from three to four friends

- SEL lessons on emotions, empathy, and friendship

Perfect for classrooms, counseling sessions, school libraries, and family Storytime, this book can be read aloud in about five minutes and supports K-5 social-emotional learning.

With uplifting themes and relatable characters, The Bully-Free Brigade shows young readers that kindness, teamwork, and understanding can make any school a better place.

Written in playful, engaging rhyme, this story brings rhythm and fun to every page, making it perfect for read-alouds and SEL lessons.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4213321851
• ISBN13: 9784213321855
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Cornhill Entertainment
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5