boris the bully

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Boris the BullyAnnette Ladowitz


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IntroductionFor parents and teachers

Many times when we read stories to our children we ask them to listen quietly.This book is designed for children to talk, to actively engage and to exchangeideas. To say to a child, I want to hear your thoughts and I will take time tolisten, is powerful. It validates, empowers and builds confidence.

Woven into this story are suggested questions to encourage thinking andspeaking skills. Use as many or few as you like and please make up your own.The objective is to develop critical thinking skills through story sharing.

Wishing you much joy in this exciting time of learning and bonding.

Annette

Boris the Bully


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This is the story of how Paws the puppy makes a decision about what to do when he sees his little friend Chicothe Chihuahua being picked on by Boris the bulldog .


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Annette Ladowitz

Clemson House Publishing

2012

Boris the Bully


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Steven, my husband for all your advice andbusiness skills, and David, my son for yourendless creative technical support. Thankyou both for your support, encouragement,prodding, and humor.

Dedicated to


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Paws is a playful, happy puppy with soft, golden fur, fluffy ears and a long fluffy tail. He loves to lick faces,swim, and to catch catch balls and sticks. He can run fast. Paws likes to be with children and he smiles a lot.


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The other dogs all love Paws. He has all kinds of friends: big dogs, little dogs, brown, white and black dogs.Some are curly haired, straight haired and some have no hair at all. His friends are fat dogs and skinny dogs.Some have long tails, and some have short tails.


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Boris is big and heavy. He lives down the street. He hasshort hair and big bulging eyes. HIs teeth stick out evenwhen he closes his mouth. Boris has lots of wrinkles ashort, stubby tail and often has a mean look.

He snarls at other dogs and snaps at their feet. When hewalks, he takes up the whole sidewalk. Boris oftenpushes the other dogs into the street. He is thestrongest dog on the block. The other dogs stay awayfrom him. Boris doesnt have a lot of friends.


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One day a new dog, a Chihuahua named Chico moved onto the block. He is a very, very tiny, dog with shortthin legs. He has brown hair, big eyes and pointy ears that go straight up. Chico has a high pitched bark. Heis the smallest dog on the block.


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Every afternoon all the dogs go to the park to play. They run after each other and play tag. They sniff each otherand catch sticks and balls. Sometimes they swim in the pond. They have lots of fun together.


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One afternoon Chico came to the park for the first time. He stood on the edge of the park and just watchedbecause he was very, very shy. Soon other dogs came over to say hello.


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On the other side of the park Boris watched Chico. When noone was looking, Boris went over to Chico and pushed himout of the park.

The next day Chico sat in the park chewing a bone. Boristook Chicos bone away.

Should Paws do anything?

Could Chico do anything?


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Every day when Boris saw Chico in the park he snapped atChicos little legs and chased him out of the park.

Ouch, yelped Chico. That hurts. Boris, stop biting me!

But Boris did not stop. Chico didnt know what else to do.

Soon he stopped coming to the park.

Should Paws do anything when he sees this happening?

What could Chico do?


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Paws was very upset. He didnt like to seehis new little friend scared and bullied, buthe didnt know what to do.

Paws liked Chico and wanted to play withhim. He wanted to bark loudly at Boris. Hewanted to call Boris a big bully and tell himto stop picking on Chico.

Then he thought that might only stop Boris for

a little while. He wanted Boris to understandwhat he was doing was wrong.

Paws didnt know what to do. He decided toask his friends for help.

What do you think Pawss friends can do?

Chapter 2


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All the dogs were upset but they didnt know what to do either.


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They agreed to meet in Pawss yard to figure it out together.

Lucy the labradoodle, is a very smart dog and she spoke first.She didnt have the answer, either, but she always had goodquestions.

Does anyone know why Boris does this? she asked. Noone knew.

Sandy the German shepherd had an idea. Lets invite Boris to

come see us and we can ask him.

The dogs thought that was a good idea and agreed to inviteBoris and find out why he was so mean to Chico.

Paws volunteered to invite Boris.


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The next morning Paws went to Boriss house.

Hi Boris, said Paws. We have a problem in theneighborhood and cant find the answer. We are meetingtomorrow in my yard. Everyone would like you to help figure itout. Will you come?

Boris didnt have many friends. He felt very important andhappy to know that all the other dogs wanted him to be there.He said yes he would come.


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The next day all the dogs came to the meeting. They hadbiscuits, bones, milk and all kinds of other treats.

Paws spoke first. Thank you all for coming, he said. Welove to play together in the park every day, but latelysomething bad has been happening. Chico, our newneighbor, wants to play with us in the park. He is afraid tocome to the park. We dont understand why. Can anyone tellus?

The whole yard was quiet. All the dogs looked at each otherand didnt know what to say.

Then Boris and two friends spoke. Chico is skinny, saidone. Chico has funny pointed ears, said another.

Chico yelps and has a high-pitched voice, said Boris. Heis tiny and different. He is not like the rest of us. I dont likehim.


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Lucy the labradoodle spoke next. You dont like him because he is different.Do you think this is a good reason? Look around you Boris.

Shelly the sheepdog has long hair that covers her eyes.

Paul, Polly, and Penelope the poodles are all different colors and have tightcurly hair.

George the greyhound has a very thin body.

Henrietta the Chinese hairless dog doesnt even have fur or hair.

We are all different. That is what makes us interesting. Now Boris, why areyou really so upset with Chico?


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Boris wasnt sure. Lucy suggested they try to find out. Sheasked Boris to go for a walk with her. Boris liked Lucy. Shedidnt bark at him. She didnt run away from him. Shewanted to go for a walk and talk with him. She just wanted tobe with him, so he said yes.

Why do you think Boris really doesnt like Chico?


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The next day Lucy and Boris went for a long walk together.Lucy is special. She is different from other dogs.

Lucy is a labradoodle. Her father is a Labrador retriever. Hermother is a French poodle. Lucy knows a lot aboutdifferent countries and different dogs. She is fun. She knowsso many things.

Chapter #3


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Lucy wanted to know about Boris. What was it like when you were a puppy?she asked.

I never thought about that, he said.

Boris thought about it. Then he said when he was born he was very short. Hehad little stubby,wobbly legs and couldnt run fast like the other puppies. Hehad lots of wrinkles. When he got a little older his teeth stuck out. He lookeddifferent, and sometimes maybe a little scary to the other dogs.

Lots of times dogs stayed away. They just didnt know me. I was very sadand lonely.


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Is that why you said you dont like Chico, because of how helooks? asked Lucy.

You are right. I judged Chico by how he looks. Thats justhow the other dogs judged me when I was a puppy.

Im sorry, I never thought about how Chico felt. He must besad. Thats just how I felt.

I thought if I showed the other dogs how strong and tough I

am, they would respect me and like me. I thought they wouldwant to be my friend, but they just stayed away.


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Do you think other dogs stay away from you because of howyou look or do they stay away from you because of how youact? asked Lucy.

I never thought about that, said Boris.

Why do you think the other dogs stay away?

Did acting tough make the other dogs respect Boris or

did they fear him?


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Then Lucy asked, Would you still like to have more friends,Boris?

Well sure I want more friends, but what can I do? I cantchange my wrinkles. I cant run fast. What can I do aboutthat? I cant make the other dogs like me.

Can Boris do anything to make the other dogs like

him?


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Boris asked, Do you think all the other dogs will like meif I act differently?

Do you think all the other dogs will like him?


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Boris we cant be sure if all the other dogs will like you, she said. Somedogs may be silly and stay away because of how you look. Other dogs maywant to know you and be your friend. Would you like to try to change and see ifit works?asked Lucy.

Well, Im not sure. Do you think I can change? Boris wanted friends but hewas a little scared of changing. He knew he was strong. He knew how to acttough. He didnt know what might happen if he changed.

What might happen if he changed?

Do all the dogs have to be his friend?


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After the walk Boris and Lucy were tired and hungry. Theywent back to Pawss house. All the dogs had a surprise partyfor them. They dressed up to celebrate. They wanted towelcome Boris and hear what he decided to do.

What do you think Boris decided to do?


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Boris told everyone his plan to change. Im going to apologizeto Chico. I will bring new bones for him and see if he wants tohave breakfast together.

You could share the sidewalk with him and ask him if hewants to walk together, suggested Shelly the Germanshepherd.

Yes, decided Boris,Im going to ask him if he will be myfriend.

I cant change my wrinkles but I can smile.

What do you think will happen from now on?


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After that, many dogs wanted to be his friend and to play with him. Boris learned to share the sidewalk andsmile and now he is much happier.


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Annette holds an MS in education, an MSW, and an LCSW in social work. She

has taught in public schools in New York state and worked as a social worker inCalifornia.

With over thirty years of experience in education and social work, sheunderstands how early childhood forms the basis of our thinking, feeling andbehaving for the rest of our lives. Working in a wide variety of settings, she hasheard much evidence of how the early childhood years impact our lives forever.

It is not by accident that high school students suddenly erupt and bring

weapons to campus. The seeds of anger, powerlessness, and rage are set earlyin infancy and childhood. These early years can also be used to develophealthy values such as responsibility, love, and acceptance.

Annette lives in Northern California with her husband. They have been marriedfor 43 years and have two grown children.

About the author


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Thank you to all my wonderful neighbors, friends and relatives. Alexis, Luke

and JeAnna Weisend, Olivia Smart, Maria and Kelsey Dizon, Emily, Vickie andTom Gemetti, Lamiya and Kalin Nguyen, Ben and Audrey Ladowitz, Shirley Leeand Barbara Fandrich for editing, Art Napolitano for the title, Lynn Napolitano,Dan Lee, Myrna Bodner, Abby Mason and Lori Maitski with Project Cornerstonefor listening, caring, and sharing your thoughts.

For your suggestions and encouragement, thank you.

Annette

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