Just Kidding by Trudy Ludwig

Friendship
Written By Kaylyn Evans

Appropriate Age Range: 5-10 years

What this book is all about:

DJ is angry. Vince has been teasing him and DJ does not know how to make it stop.

Why you might want to read it:

Bullying and teasing can be really tough to deal with. Kids can learn what they can do to help themselves and when they need to reach out to a safe adult.

3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:

  1. How do you think it feels to get teased?

  2. What can you do to help when others get teased?

  3. How do you know when to talk to an adult and ask for help?

Kaylyn Evans

Kaylyn Evans is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Southwestern University in Biology and Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at Texas State University. Kaylyn is currently working towards her Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) credential. Kaylyn’s goal is to provide trauma-informed, attachment-based, anti-racist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling at all times. Kaylyn has experience working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings including elementary school and community agencies.

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