Tameka's New Dress: 1

When youre the new girl in school it can be a little scary. Its even tougher when your parents arent there to help. Some of the kids might be friendly but what about that mean girl whos always picking on you? The author brings up the subjects of childhood trauma parental substance abuse kinship care and bullying with a gentle touch suitable for even the youngest children. Tamekas New Dress shines a light on these tough things and lays them out on the table to talk about. He also presents us with a strong girl in Tameka who not only finds adults who can and do support her but also finds a way to confront her bullies without becoming a bully herself. Real tips for real life situations are presented here - just what real little children need - a great addition to the library shelves.