"The Recess Queen" O'Neill, A & Huliska-Beith, L (2000)
In this sassy playground romp the irrepressible new kid dethrones the reigning recess bully by doing the unthinkable . . . She invites her to be her friend!

Alexis O'Neill's rollicking text and Laura Huliska-Beith's exuberant illustrations blend flawlessly in this irresistible picture book. Not only will kids relate to the all-too-common issue of bullying, but parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (achieved without adult intervention).