About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is feeling anxious about an upcoming event like camp or a school trip because of a difficult peer. Jerome the alligator is thrilled about his Swamp School camping trip, until he learns that Buster, the class bully, is coming too. The story follows Jerome and his friend as they move from fear to empowerment, devising a clever plan to outsmart Buster without resorting to meanness. For children ages 6 to 8, it's a gentle, humorous look at facing fears, the strength of friendship, and finding creative solutions to social challenges.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book's central theme is bullying. The approach is direct and child-centric, focusing on the emotional experience of fear and anxiety. The bullying itself is verbal (taunting, bragging) and intimidating behavior rather than physical. The resolution is hopeful and empowering, as the protagonists solve the problem themselves using their wits, without needing adult intervention. The context is secular.
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