by Kes Gray and Lee Wildish, Hodder Children's Books, paperback, 5.99
A downhearted little boy meets his animal friends one by one. All approach to find out why he looks so sad and each is greeted with 'Leave me alone'. But when his giant bully comes into view, he discovers that eight loud voices are stronger than one.
This is an empowering book that will bring comfort to any child that has been a target for bullying. The illustrations portray beautifully the boy's deep despair and the caring sensitivity of his little animal friends.