Harold B. Wigglebottom Learns About Bullies

By Howard Binkow

        Poor Harold B. Wigglebottom has has two huge problems: the Snorton twins, the biggest bullies in Harold’s school. Every day Harold says he will be brave enough to tell his teacher. Every day his fears get in his way. Harold tries his “run like the wind” shoes to keep away from the bullies, but they catch him. Harold tries his “invisible cloak,” but that doesn’t keep him safe either.

Nothing works, and the bullying grows worse with each passing day. When Harold sees the twins bullying each other and fears one will hurt the other, he knows what he has to do to save the day.

As with all the Harold B. Wigglebottom books, the back page spread extends the story - in this case by including tips on what to do if you’re being bullied. Emphasized throughout is the idea of how important it is to tell an adult if you are being bullied. This is an excellent book to share with a young child.