Jody And His Squirrel Family Live In The Backyard At Grandma Coles House. . Jody Is Born Without A Long Bushy Tail Like Other Squirrels But He Is Happy Until The Bully Brothers Call Him Ugly Names And Treat Him Roughly. . Grandma Cole And The Other Animals In The Backyard Come To Jodys Aid Along With His Mother Brother And Sister. . New Rules Are Set By Grandma Cole About How The Bullies Must Treat Jody And They Are Sent Away Until They Can Learn Some Manners. Life Is Happy Again. . At The Back Of The Book You Will Find Material For Children Teachers Parents And Group Leaders That Address The Issues Of Bullying.