📚 “The Recess Queen” by Alexis O’Neill and Laura Huliska-Beith is a fun story about kindness and friendship.

Mean Jean rules the playground by scaring others. No one challenges her until Katie Sue arrives. Katie Sue is friendly and tries to befriend Mean Jean.

The bright illustrations show Mean Jean’s angry face turning softer. Katie Sue shares her jump rope and invites others to play. Mean Jean starts to smile and joins in.

The book handles bullying in a simple way. It shows that being kind can change someone’s heart. Kids learn that everyone deserves respect.