Gerry the One-Eared Cat
Don't let the bullies get you down

I have kids. I have kids who have been bullied. I also have a kid who is a bit "different," much like Gerry in this story. This book wonderfully touches on a topic that they can relate to--what it's like to be different, but also what it's like to be loved and cherished with those differences. It's......more

I read this story to my class of 9 year old children. They were gripped by the simple story, loved the illustrations and discussed the issues raised with curiosity. This led to more in depth discussions relating the story to real life and what discrimination meant and should it happen? This is an id......more

Don’t Let Bullies Get You Down This book made me cry. Not because it was very sad, but because it reminded me of lessons I had to learn when I was bullied. I think this is great for kids that are having trouble fitting in or being bullied. The author, Dawn Brookes, writes about a cat called Gerry. Gerr......more

What a beautiful and thought provoking book. I wish this book was around when I was a young child desperate to fit in. It makes me proud to say I’m different and glad to be who wants to be the same as everyone else. This book should be read in schools so that kids can see that they don’t need to fol......more

This book is about a cat, Gerry, born with only one ear who is teased & bullied from when he was just a kitten. The story starts from when he was a kitten to an adult, & the struggles he deals with because he looks different. I love this story. I read it to my 8 & 5 year old sons & they had no troubl......more