Amazon Bryson Taylor Publishing Bryson Taylor Publishing Category:  Children Publisher: Bryson Taylor Publishing ISBN-10:  0977373800 Type: Fiction Pages: 32 Copyright: Feb 18, 2006 Description: Billy Bob Opossum migrates to a new neighborhood. He and his new friends face confusing emotions when Billy is teased and bullied because of his diverse habits. The animals are left trying to identify a variety of feeling surrounding the incident. The story is an enjoyable and sensitive tale about a growing problem our children face daily. This is an amazing and delightful story weaving the bully, target, bystander and adult into a story celebrating positive social values. Author Deb Landry has created a valuable tool for teachers and parents that address the important subject of bullying in an inspiring story of friendship, respect and communication. This charmingly illustrated story is inspired by a personal experience and the recent movement to prevent bullying through state and federal legislation. The book is intended to use as a tool for parents and teachers to discuss appropriate social behaviors in a safe environment. Sticks, Stones and Stumped! supplies children and adults with a story that will be enjoyed for years to come. This is an award winning, Amazon best selling children's book. Perfect story to help parents, teachers and children to understand social behaviors and bullying prevention. The story is also available as a children's play. The play can be performed by children or adults of any age or used in a readers theater format.

Sandra McLeod Humphrey
Deb Landry uses animals to address the serious issue of school bullying in this beautifully crafted story. The vulnerable new student (Billy Bob Opossum) becomes the target of Bull E Moose as Bull E Moose uses both verbal and physical bullying tactics to intimidate Billy. The issues that arise are real issues for both the victim and the bystanders. Should Billy tell anyone (his mother, his teacher, or his friend about the bullying) or should he keep quiet and say nothing? And the bystanders have a similar problem. Should they tell their teacher (and be labeled "tattletales") and possibly become victims of the bully themselves or should they do nothing and hope the moose will get tired of picking on Billy and leave him alone? The illustrations are charming and help the reader to identify with the animal characters. All in all, a great book for young children and their parents and teachers. Highly Recommended!
Sandra McLeod Humphrey "Children's Author and Character Education Consultant


Miss Maine 2006
Sticks, Stones and Stumped is a wonderful insightful book for parents, teachers and children, that provides awareness and a better understanding of how to cope with negative behaviors, bullying and harassment prevention. This adorably illustrated book is sensitive and straight to the point. I recommend this story to all classrooms, students, teachers and parents to introduce expected social behaviors.
Karissa Staples, Miss Maine 2006

Linda Valentino
What a delightful, sensitive story about a serious problem facing our children today. Sticks, Stones and Stumped is a wonderful tale that weaves the bully, the victim, and the bystanders into a story that all young children can relate to. Landry has created a valuable tool for teachers and parents to use when addressing the important subject of bullying.
Linda Valentino State Representative, ME