<DIV><p>A fresh & original twist on the common issue of bullying. Kids will relate, & parents & teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (which happens w/o adult intervention)</p><p><BR> Mean Jean was Recess Queen<BR> and nobody said any different.<BR> Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung.<BR> Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked.<BR> Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced.<BR> If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'em<BR> lollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'em<BR> kitz and kajammer 'em.<BR> Until a new kid came to school!</p><p>With her irrepressible spirit, the new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp.</p></DIV>