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A children's book that addresses the everyday reality of peer unkindness. It offers parents and caregivers insight into the most effective ways for children to respond when treated unkindly by classmates or friends. Rather than encouraging a fire‑for‑fire approach, the book advocates a Golden Rule mindset—treating others as one wishes to be treated. This approach promotes better interpersonal relations and fosters positive conduct in young readers.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Education & Language/Education
Authors: Joy Berry
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