Stop It! by Sally O. Lee
Reviewed by Diane Pollock
A simple tale of sibling rivalry that teaches a deep lesson. Anabel is annoyed by her younger brother’s bullying, but when he picks on her cat she finally has had enough and yells STOP IT! George is shocked into remorse. Anabel then wisely forgives and welcomes George into her play for a happy ending.
The whimsical watercolor illustrations offer a charming appeal to young and old alike, and this is a great book for a beginning reader as the lines are simple and memorable.
Bullying, especially between siblings, is quite often motivated by jealousy and a desire for attention and inclusion. George doesn’t seem really that bad a sort, just an annoying little brother who wants to be a part of Anabel’s play. Her acceptance of him into the game is a lesson for her as well as for us.
A review copy of this book was supplied to the reviewer by the publisher.
November 25, 2009
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