Am I A Bully?: Learning About Kindness, Choices, and Respect (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798254189411)

Am I a Bully? is a heartfelt and powerful children's book that helps young readers understand the impact of their words and actions-and how even small choices can make a big difference.

Perfect for ages 3-10, this beautifully illustrated story follows a young boy during recess as he laughs, jokes, and teases-without realizing he may be hurting someone else. When he sees another child sitting alone, something begins to change. Through gentle reflection, empathy, and courage, he learns what it truly means to choose kindness, respect, and inclusion.

This engaging social-emotional learning (SEL) book helps children:

• Recognize bullying behavior and unkind actions
• Understand the importance of empathy and kindness
• Learn how to apologize and make things right
• Build positive friendship and social skills
• Practice making better choices at school and on the playground

With relatable characters and a meaningful message, Am I a Bully? is an essential resource for parents, teachers, and counselors looking to start important conversations about bullying, behavior, and respect.

• Preschool and early elementary children (ages 3-10)
• Classroom read-aloud and social-emotional learning lessons
• Parents teaching kindness, empathy, and good behavior
• Kids struggling with bullying or friendship challenges

Sometimes children don't realize their behavior is hurtful-but with guidance, they can learn, grow, and choose kindness.

Because every child has the power to make someone feel included.

Part of the Am I...? Series by Jason Himes

Am I A Bully? is part of the growing Am I...? series-a collection of gentle, engaging stories that help young children explore important social and emotional skills like kindness, honesty, bravery, and self-awareness. Each book is designed to spark meaningful conversations between children and caregivers while building confidence and emotional understanding.

Jason Himes is also the author of the Still My... series, heartfelt children's books that support kids through life's hardest moments-such as the loss of a loved one, a parent being away, or other big changes. These stories remind children that love never goes away, even when life feels different.