Bently the Bully

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$12.99 (Softcover)

The cool, crisp days of autumn are finally here!  Kids around the neighborhood are excited to swing, slide and climb at their favorite playground.  That is, until Bently shows up!  Bently is ready to pull some hair, blacken some eyes and break some bones! The sound of his footsteps, thump, thump. thump, sends children scattering in all directions for a spot to hide. No one is safe.

​Until one day, a brave boy named Harvey finds the courage to stand up to Bently.  Little Harvey wants to make a big change in how his friends are being treated.  What will Bently do?  Will Bently show an apologetic heart? Will Harvey and his friends be able to forgive?

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​In loving memory of Holly's Father, George Wilkinson.
"I love you forever a bushel and a peck"
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Holly Mazzochi, Author
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Holly Mazzochi is a special education teacher from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. She attended Stockton University where she earned her degrees in education and psychology. 

​Being a children's author has been a dream of Holly's ever since she was a little girl. In fact, Bently The Bully was written when Holly was 16 years old! Her supportive parents always encouraged her to keep writing. She remembers her father telling her, "Honey, this could be a book one day!" She dedicated her first book, Bently The Bully, in his memory.

​In her free time, Holly enjoys reading, writing, and watching football! (Go Cowboys!) Nothing beats family time with her husband, Stephen, and snuggles with her yellow Labrador retriever, Rowdy! Holly loves Jesus. She hopes that through reading Bently The Bully, children will learn about grace and forgiveness. There is always someone in need of kindness!
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Reviews:

"My son loves to read Bently the Bully before bed every single night. It's his absolute favorite!  I also love it for the sweet messages about kindness and forgiveness.  The rhyming words provide a great opportunity for learning and the short text on each page is perfect to hold my son's attention, as well as for beginning readers.  The illustrations are incredibly inclusive, so your little one can feel like they belong or be exposed to children who look a little different from themselves.  A must have for your little one's library!"

"Bently the Bully is a must-read book for all the amazing kiddos in your life.  It holds a beautiful message of kindness, forgiveness and courage within its pages.  This book is exactly what our youth need during this time and I know this book will help spark change in the way children treat each other. BONUS:  It is also beautifully illustrated and a fun read!"