Contributor(s): Author: Melissa Higgins Illustrator: Simone Shin Jesse and the other animals at the bus stop make fun of Kelly's fluffy fur and plain clothes. The constant teasing makes Kelly the cat feel sad. Young readers watch Kelly struggle with the teasing and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of emotional bullying.   Review citations Hornbook Guide to Children / Below Average - pg. 148 - 07/01/2016 Hornbook Guide to Children / Excellent - pg. 148 - 07/01/2016 Hornbook Guide to Children / Recommended - Better Than Most - pg. 148 - 07/01/2016