My Brother, My Sister and Me - a first look at sibling rivalry; Stop Picking on Me - a first look at bullying
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This issue’s cover is from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Monkey Puzzle. Written in rhyme, this agreeable story has butterfly helping little monkey to find his mum. Scheffler’s distinctive, entertaining and strongly characterised illustrations make good use of the page as little monkey meets lots of jungle inhabitants before being reunited with his mum. Thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books for their help in producing this July cover.
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My Brother, My Sister and Me - a first look at sibling rivalry
Illustrated by Lesley Harker
Stop Picking on Me - a first look at bullying
Illustrated by Lesley Harker
As the subtitles of these books make clear, they are aimed at children coming to these problems for the first time. Well presented, with subtle points not always considered in information books on emotional themes, they will provide food for discussion about important relationships. While bullying is rightly emphasised in schools, sibling rivalry has not often had the same attention. Perhaps Stop Picking on Me will be of most use in schools, while My Brother, My Sister and Me will be of more help in a family context. Guidelines for parents and teachers as well as lists of relevant books and useful contacts are welcome additions. The illustrations are warm, lively and expressive of the text.
