A Phelps author has released a children's book about a third grader learning to respond to bullying with courage and kindness.
Andrea Zettlemoyer's "Bully on the Playground" follows Lauren, a third grader whose school life changes when a new student disrupts her classroom and playground experience, according to a release from Covenant Books.
The book draws on Zettlemoyer's experience as a kindergarten teacher in Upstate New York and focuses on childhood emotions, peer conflict and resilience.
Covenant Books said the story combines a coming-of-age narrative with biblical guidance as Lauren learns how to respond to adversity with help from her teacher, Mrs. Cooley.
"By sharing Lauren's journey, I hope to help children recognize their own strength and learn that kindness and courage are always within reach," Zettlemoyer said in the release.
The book is available through bookstores and online retailers including Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Barnes & Noble.
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