The Hundred Dresses in Around the World in 80 Books

Nov 26, 2017 Kay Green rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This short little book popped up in my daily Kindle Specials email. What a sweet little story about a Polish girl in Connecticut who gets bullied and made fun of because of her name. I am amazed that I had never heard of this when I was choosing and reading books to my girls. I had tears in my eyes the entire time (it really only takes 20 minutes to read).

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Mar 21, 2011 Stephanie rated it really liked it

Shelves: homeschool, homeschool-k

I love classic books who teach good morals and values to children. In a world where literature has been watered down and lost good values, it is important to find good stories like this.
Have you ever been a bully?
Have you been a sidekick to a bully?
How about an observer that does nothing when bullies pick on someones.
This story is about a sidekick/observer who witnesses a poor young girl get teased and picked on. This book follows the story of regret, for not standing up and protecting a classma ...more

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Feb 11, 2013 Jean-Marie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: classic, chapter_book, character

My 3rd grader read this one to me. It is an excellent book that every young girl should read.

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Oct 05, 2017 Astrid Lim rated it really liked it

Shelves: children, classic, illustrated, second-hand, race, bullying

This book is so simple but beautiful. Discussing about bullying and racism in a very subtle way that would really good for kids. I'm not surprised this book got a Newbery and became a classic. And the illustration is beautiful too :) ...more

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Aug 21, 2012 Tanya rated it really liked it

Shelves: kids-1001books-8plus, kids-1-001-books, kids-101-books-to-read-before-you-g

This book made me sad, but I was touched by the power of forgiveness. I could definitely see this situation happening currently among kids today - and it just makes me wish there were a solution once and for all to bullying.

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