It’s NOT Okay to Bully: How Courage and Kindness Make the Monster Smaller

When Mathew is mocked on the playground, Aunt Ethel helps him understand "Other-ism"-treating someone as though they do not belong.Soon Mathew recognizes the same pattern hurting other children: a child excluded because of her family's beliefs, a classmate laughed at after missing a catch, a student rushed while reading, and a child blocked from an accessible path. With every cruel laugh, whispered insult, and turned-away face, the Not-Okay Monster grows.Mathew knows he wants to help-but knowing what to do and finding the courage to do it are not always the same thing.With Aunt Ethel's guidance, Mathew learns that children do not have to stop bullying alone. They can stand beside someone, speak up when it feels safe, and keep telling trusted adults until someone acts.It's NOT Okay to Bully is a compassionate picture book about recognizing bullying, responding safely, repairing harm, and choosing courage, kindness, and belonging.Being different is okay. Making someone feel small is not.