Nobody! (Theme: bullying)

Nobody!

A story about overcoming bullying at school

Thomas doesn't know how to deal with Koen's bullying. The more Koen bullies him, the more Thomas feels like a nobody. Fortunately, there are children and adults who want to help him. Will Thomas succeed in changing his story and feeling like somebody again?

Age indication: 6-9 years

“A great tool for starting conversations about kindness, empathy, and acceptance.”
- Julie Hertzog, Director of PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center

“Every child's wish: 'I don't want to feel like a nobody, I want to be somebody!'
Every educator's, teacher's wish: 'I will help you be somebody.'
This book is a wonderful, tangible tool to make those wishes come true.”
- Jacqueline Jurna, director of Bazalt Groep

“This story makes it clear that everyone must be involved in tackling bullying:
the bully, the silent majority, the victim, parents, and teachers. Only then will we truly solve the
problem.”
- Drs. Bob van der Meer, psychologist and author of books and articles on bullying

Nobody! is published by the same author as the Bazalt series Bullying in Perspective, which features girls in the leading roles. These picture books provide an excellent starting point for discussing bullying at school. The books contain tips for students and reflective questions that teachers can ask.