Boss No More

What happens when one kid thinks he can always choose the game played on the playground? Who gets to be "it" in tag? Who can play and who cannot? Who is the BOSS?

Lucas tries to be that kid, but his friends have had enough!

A Note to Parents and Caregivers by Tammy L. Hughes, PhD, explains how children learn to solve problems and deal with social conflicts, and suggests ways for parents to help guide their children through the rough spots of normal childhood development.

Estelle Meens was born in Hermalle-sous-Argenteau, Belgium. She studied illustration at the Saint Luc Institute in Liège. She has published several children's books through Hemma Editions, a Belgian publisher. Since 2006, she has also worked as a painter.

• Honors, 2014 NAPPA Awards

The narrative is deftly illustrated with pastel washed pictures that tell stories in themselves in this excellent resource for children.
—Midwest Book Review

Every child in this adorable story has a unique personality, conveyed through gentle facial expression and realistic dialogue, helping young readers build empathy and see other perspectives.
—Foreword Reviews