Bullying, so what’s new? We often just accept the norm. But bullying is an ever present worry of children, adults and animals. With horses we often call it the “pecking order” every horse knows its place in line in a herd. In Nelle Cooper’s book Princess Lil, the need for friendship and acceptance becomes vital to her health. Cooper writes eloquently about this need to feel accepted in all of us. As the horse’s previous owner, Becky, says to Princess Lil, “I have learned from you, friendship is important and love is a gift to be treasured.” Princess Lil is a wonderful book for older children to read and adults to read to their children or grandchildren. This book is a great way to open the conversation about bullying and how your child can make another child feel accepted!