Pinky and Rex and the Bully

James got real with this little story about bullying. Pinky is teased for liking pink and being called Pinky. He struggles with who he is. The bully language is pretty harsh and there is a lot of pressure. The book deals with who are you as a person? Will you change to fit in, or will you honor who......more

Should someone have to give up things they enjoy or love because of fear? Can boys like the color pink? Can boys and girls be friends with each other? This would be a great book on a discussion of stereotypes of boys and girls.......more

I would give this book either two and a half or three stars. James Howe's short but potent story is about being who you are in the face of external pressure to change qualities about yourself that don't conform to those around you. The story is heartfelt and warm but also sad at times, in just the......more

Pinky and Rex and the Bully by James Howe are wonderful books for young readers. I read this series to my first graders in a character series unit and they were enthralled. Pinky and Rex and the Bully allow children to explore to character traits, actions, feelings, and thoughts. In the story studen......more