One thing children need to learn is the difference between tattling and getting help. They also need to know when to tell and when not to.

In this story, Joseph's lunch is being stolen by a bully on a regular basis. None of Joseph's friends can or will help him. When the bully threatens him not t tell, Joseph does not know what to do. He eats outside by himself but is not happy about it. He decides to go and talk to the principal, but not tell him the name of the bully. When the principal explains that he is not tattling but telling to get help, Joseph tells him what has been happening. They decide the principal will just happen to walk through the cafeteria and catch Martin in the act.

A great story to use with young children, especially in the lower grades who tend to have issues with this concept. There are suggestions of what to talk to children about in the back of the book.