Justin Roberts, Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Penguin Random House Canada, 2014
“Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe.
She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade.”
From the publisher: “Sally notices everything—from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor’s ring to the bullying happening on the playground. One day, Sally has had enough and decides to make herself heard. And when she takes a chance and stands up to the bullies, she finds that one small girl can make a big difference.”
One of the hardest things about being a kid is not knowing what you can possibly do in the face of bullying, injustice, and wrongs. The answer isn’t simple and it isn’t for everyone to be a vocal proponent or action taker. This story helps us realize that the smallest voice and the smallest acts can make a difference – for ourselves and for others.Â
The kids really engaged with the idea of simple things like using our bodies (raising a hand, standing up, sitting down) can send a message. Even better when we have just one other person that can take action with us. We’re not alone and we’re not powerless.