Gus Gets Badgered: When You Meet a Bully

In Gus Gets Badgered, children will learn how to recognize and navigate when someone is mistreating others, and with God’s help, speak up for what is right and good. 

Gus, Jax, and Manny have become friends with Wesley, the new cub in town, but Wesley doesn’t always treat Gus kindly. Wesley likes to tease and pick on Gus. This makes Gus uncomfortable, and he asks his dad what he should do. With his dad’s advice, and the help of his friends, Gus is able to speak up the next time Wesley is mean to him.

Edited by counselor Julie Lowe, Gus Gets Badgered offers concrete, grace-based help for recognizing and responding to bullying and is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series that brings gospel wisdom and biblical counsel to families. Based on CCEF’s model of hope and help, each story focuses on an animal family’s real-life issues, encouraging young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus during challenging circumstances.

• A special section at the end of the book guides parents in helping their kids express when they are uncomfortable and respond when mistreatment occurs.
• Children ages four to seven will be captivated by Joe Hox’s colorful, fun illustrations that bring the animal world to life. 
• Teaches children and parents about bullying and how to treat others kindly and with respect.

“Children inevitably encounter meanness and exclusion. Gus Gets Badgered meets them in these moments. Julie Lowe wisely helps kids put words to the hurt of being teased or left out, while gently pointing them to the God who is their refuge and strength. This book doesn’t just tell children what to do; it invites them to see God’s heart, to lean on his help, and to treat others with courage and kindness. Parents and children alike will find both comfort and hope in these pages.”
—Darby Strickland, CCEF Faculty; author of Something Scary Happened

“Gus Gets Badgered is a wise and tender resource for families navigating the hard topic of bullying. In this book, children will find both a friend and a model in Gus as he learns how to face unkindness. Author Julie Lowe offers courage and gospel hope to children, showing them that with God’s help, they can speak truth with kindness. This story plants seeds of resilience, empathy, and Christ-centered confidence in young hearts.”
—Lynne Little, Education Specialist, Compass Education, LLC; coauthor of Safeguards School Curriuclum

Format: Hardcover