Description
WHAT'S WRONG WITH UMA?
Book summary
A picture book that addresses the subject of school bullying with sensitivity and depth. Through the story of Uma, a girl who hides her sadness behind an eternal silence, readers will discover warning signs and the importance of speaking up. An essential tool for families and educators who want to understand and support children in difficult situations.
What is it about?
Uma is no longer the same. Her gaze is lost and her silences grow longer. Her mother, worried, wonders if it is just a phase of growing up. But the reality is different: Uma is being bullied at school. This book invites us to look beyond appearances and recognize the pain hidden behind a child's silence, offering a window of empathy and understanding into a problem that is all too common.
Main themes
- School bullying
- Communication and emotional silence in childhood
- Mother-daughter relationship and detecting warning signs
- Empathy, sadness, and managing emotions
- The importance of asking for help
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for children ages 5 and up, as well as parents and educators looking for a tool to open a dialogue about school bullying. It is also a valuable resource for psychology and pedagogy professionals working on emotional intelligence and bullying prevention in the classroom or at home.
What this book offers
- Facilitates the identification of emotions and silence as potential signs of bullying.
- Offers a starting point for talking to children about school conflict situations.
- Fosters empathy and understanding for those who suffer in silence.
- Helps adults interpret changes in behavior in young children.
Technical specifications
- Author: DIAZ REGUERA (CAT), RAQUEL
- Publisher: NUBEOCHO
- Language: Catalan
- Theme: Picture books, illustrated albums, social issues (children's/YA), bullying
- Collection: CATALAN
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: May 2022
- Number of pages: 40
- Weight: 151 g
Editorial review
A necessary and well-executed picture book that focuses on an uncomfortable but fundamental reality. Its strength lies in the subtlety with which it treats the subject, avoiding sensationalism and prioritizing the child's perspective. Ideal for young readers and for adults seeking tools to emotionally support children as they grow.