The Meanest Thing to Say Discussion Guide

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The Meanest Thing to Say

The new boy in school has a new game: say the meanest thing and you win! But with his parents' help, Little Bill finds a new way to win the game...and make a friend.

• Michael Reilly is the "new kid" in class. How would you feel if you were the only new kid? Does Michael seem scared? Angry? Glad to meet new kids?
• Little Bill feels mad when Michael says mean things to him. How do you feel when someone says something mean to you?
• When Michael says mean things to him, Little Bill just says "So?" What would you say?

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