Pinky and Rex and the Bully

Name: Pinky and Rex and the Bully
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: James Howe
ISBN: 9781470355340

Author: James Howe

Series: Pinky and Rex #1

Narrator: Christina Moore

Unabridged: 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/07/2013

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

Pinky has gotten on the bad side of Kevin, the third grade bully. Kevin thinks Pinky is a sissy because he wears pink, rides a pink bike and plays with Rex-a girl. He even knocks Pinky off his bike. If that's not embarrassing enough, Mrs. Morgan-an old woman-has to rescue Pinky! Pinky is so upset, he decides to change his name to Billy and lets his sister Amanda take all his stuffed animals because they're all pink. Will Mrs. Morgan and Rex find a way for Pinky to be himself, or has he changed forever? James Howe's popular series is loved by children across the nation. When children listen to one of these magical books, they can't wait to hear the rest. Christina Moore's dazzling narration will make children of all ages cheer when Pinky and Kevin meet for the final time.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista

James got real with this little story about bullying. Pinky is teased for liking pink and being called Pinky. He struggles with who he is. The bully language is pretty harsh and there is a lot of pressure. The book deals with who are you as a person? Will you change to fit in, or will you honor who......more

Goodreads review by Brittany

Should someone have to give up things they enjoy or love because of fear? Can boys like the color pink? Can boys and girls be friends with each other? This would be a great book on a discussion of stereotypes of boys and girls.......more

Goodreads review by Josiah

I would give this book either two and a half or three stars. James Howe's short but potent story is about being who you are in the face of external pressure to change qualities about yourself that don't conform to those around you. The story is heartfelt and warm but also sad at times, in just the......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine

Pinky and Rex and the Bully by James Howe are wonderful books for young readers. I read this series to my first graders in a character series unit and they were enthralled. Pinky and Rex and the Bully allow children to explore to character traits, actions, feelings, and thoughts. In the story studen......more