A three-part story that explores the roles of the bully, the bullied, and the bystander and how children can break out of those roles and be their unique, caring selves. PreK-Grade 4. Paperback.
"****Weird!**** Luisa is repeatedly teased and called ""weird"" by her classmate Sam. Luisa initially reacts to the bullying by withdrawing and hiding her colourful nature. But with the support of her teachers, parents, classmates, and one special friend named Jayla, she is able to reclaim her colour and resist Sam's put-downs.
****Tough!****Sam teases her free spirited classmate Luisa and enlists a friend, Jayla, to help. But when Sam is confronted by a concerned teacher about her bullying, and Jayla turns on Sam and befriends Luisa, Sam begins to show some heart and rethink her treatment of others.
****Dare!**** Sam is bullying Jayla's friend Luisa, and she enlists Jayla to participate. Jalya reluctantly joins in but soon realizes it is wrong. With the help of caring adults and friends, Jayla comes to sympathize with Luisa and fi nds the courage to dare to stand up to Sam.