Authors: Tony & Lauren Dungy

Illustrator: Vanessa Brantley Newton

Description: Justin is thrilled to be on a soccer team. But at his very first practice, he is approached by a tall girl who calls him “Shorty.” She tells him he’s too little to be on the team and that he should just go home. Justin doesn’t know what to do. He loves soccer, but he doesn’t want to be teased. How do you deal with a bully? 

Level 2 Ready-to-Read

Suggested Ages: 5 to 7.