Alley Oops
Summary:
This is the story of a bully named J.J., and how he manages to change his negative behavior to accept the person he once ridiculed.
Reader Enjoyment Factors:
The book offers great insight and straightforward treatment of an age-old problem.
Content Awareness Factors:
An emphatic none!
Little Kid Reaction
The storyline is easy to follow for any child age 5 and above.
Parent Reaction
I highly recommend this book. Levy presents the topic in comprehensible language with a gratifying, realistic solution.
Type of Book:
In Alley Oops, the issues of playground bullies and aggressive behavior are told from the bully's perspective.
In Alley Oops, the issues of playground bullies and aggressive behavior are told from the bully's perspective.
Educational Themes:
J.J.'s personal journey from name-calling snit to an embracing friend of the overweight kid in school helps readers understand how unique we all are without sugar-coating the topic of bullying.
Reading Level:
0.0
0.0
Recommended Age To Read By Yourself:
7 to 10
7 to 10
Recommended Age To Read Together:
3 to 8
3 to 8
Age of child:
Read with 5-year-old child.
Read with 5-year-old child.
Purchase Recommendation:
Buy. This is a book that can come in handy to address not only bullying but mean behavior in general.
Buy. This is a book that can come in handy to address not only bullying but mean behavior in general.
| Title | Alley Oops |
| About | |
| Author | Janice Levy |
| Publisher | Flashlight Press © 2005 |
| Illustrators | Cynthia Decker |
| ISBN | 9780972922548 |
| Material | Hard Cover |
| Genres | Family, Friendship |
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