Tessa doesn't love school anymore because Luke keeps calling her names. She asks friends and family for advice, but nothing seems to help. Then she makes a decision.
"I'll figure it out. I love science. Kids who love science are good at figuring things out." And she does!
This is an empowering and inspirational story about a girl who solves a teasing problem in school by looking closely at her tormentor and "finding the rainbow" in him. In only a few minutes, she sees Luke in a whole new light. She relates to him differently and he responds differently. Before long, Tessa has turned a foe into a friend.
Improve relationships
Tessa stumbles upon a solution that makes use of The Law of Attraction; i.e. whatever you turn your attention to is what you get more of. The story demonstrates a simple technique that teaches children (and grownups too) how to transform difficult relationships into more positive ones.
Improve self-esteem
Parents and teachers can assist kids at home or in the classroom with building self-esteem! The book includes a "Color List" of positive traits that children can use to identify their strengths.
Industry Reviews
The market seems filled with books about bullying. This book takes a different approach. I particularly like the fact that Tess figures out her solution all by herself - rather than an adult figure telling her what to do. This book shows a path. Tessa and the Tease by Amy Syd Babcock has my recommendation for discussion in classrooms and households, or wherever bullying occurs.
"Does he think I'm INVISIBLE?" This is a question many kids ask when they are being bullied. In Tessa and the Tease, Tessa asks this of herself when Luke is laughing and alleges that he did not see her. I think children who feel like this will find the story comforting. Tessa uses the beauty of a rainbow and draws Luke with an eye for his "colors". Author Amy Syd Babcock teaches us a new way to view kids who hurt other children.