Description
You're Not Playing Today
Book Summary
This picture book addresses the problem of peer bullying in the school environment in a sensitive and direct way. Through the story of Emma, a new girl who unfairly imposes her own rules, the work invites little ones to reflect on friendship, respect, and the importance of saying "no" in bullying situations. A valuable resource for working on empathy and assertiveness from childhood.
What is it about?
Emma's arrival at school changes everything. The new student behaves in a dominant and abusive way toward her classmates: she takes their lunch, decides who can play and which games to play, and establishes unfair rules that everyone must follow. The children in the class face an uncomfortable and painful situation, where fun turns into tension. The book explores how the group reacts to this power dynamic and how they find the strength to stand up to injustice, learning that true friendship is based on mutual respect and not on imposition.
Main themes
- Abuse of power and peer bullying.
- Importance of assertiveness and setting boundaries.
- Value of friendship based on respect and equality.
- Conflict management in the school environment.
- Empathy and mutual support among classmates.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for children ages 4 and up, as well as for parents and educators looking for a tool to address the topic of school bullying and social relationships in childhood in a natural and educational way. Ideal for reading at home or in the classroom.
What this book offers
- Offers a starting point for dialogue about bullying situations and how to identify them.
- Encourages empathy by showing the emotions of the characters who suffer from injustice.
- Helps children develop social skills such as assertiveness and standing up for others.
- Provides a model of how a group can unite to restore a fair and respectful play environment.
Technical specifications
- Author: Pilar Serrano
- Publisher: NubeOcho
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PICTURE BOOKS, ACTIVITY AND SUBJECT BOOKS, PICTURE ALBUMS
- Collection: EGALITE
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: September 2018
- Number of pages: 40
- Weight: 430 g
Editorial review
A necessary picture book that addresses a real childhood problem with clarity and sensitivity. Its focus, centered on group dynamics and collective response, makes it a highly valuable pedagogical resource for parents and educators. The visual and textual narrative facilitates understanding of the conflict and offers an opportunity for young readers to reflect on justice and friendship.