Myrtle

With the help of their Aunt Tizzy, Myrtle and her baby brother learn how to deal with a mean neighbor named Frances. Aunt Tizzy, fresh from an African safari, shares valuable pointers with Myrtle on how to foil a bully's tactics. After Frances moves next door and makes it her mission to keep Myrtle miserable through mean signs, songs, and comments, Myrtle becomes afraid to play outside. But with Aunt Tizzy's guidance, learned from keeping lions at bay, Myrtle gains the confidence to stand up to Frances. The story, paired with exuberant illustrations, resonates with any child who has faced a similar situation.