Georgia Children's Book Award
2007 · Picture Book · Nominee
About This Book
An irrepressible new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp.Mean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different.Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung.Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked.Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced.If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'emlollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'emkitz and kajammer 'em.Until a new kid came to school!Parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (which happens without adult intervention)."A lively story about the power of kindness and friendship" -- Publishers Weekly"A lighthearted look at a serious topic in schools and on playgrounds everywhere..." -- School Library Journal"Great for reading aloud and joining in." -- Booklist
Awards
Nevada Young Readers' Award
2006 · Picture Book · Nominee
Golden Sower Award
2005 · Grades K-3 · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2005 · Picture Book · Nominee
North Carolina Children's Book Award
2004 · Picture Book · Nominee
Virginia Readers Choice Award
2004 · Primary · Winner
Buckaroo Book Award
2003 · Children's · Nominee
