The Baddest Dog in the Neighborhood

Bully likes to taunt the neighborhood animals. It makes him feel smart and powerful. Then something frightening happens, and he needs help. But who wants to help a bully? Find out how Bully goes from being the baddest to the maddest to the gladdest dog in the neighborhood.

Doreen Ludka Maulhardt is a member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and a winner of their mentor award. This is her second book. She loves dogs, chocolate, and writing for children and has no bullying tendencies except when it comes to chocolate!The inspiration for The Baddest Dog in the Neighborhood came from numerous conversations with a bully she knew. She desired to understand what caused this tendency and what helped this individual overcome it. What she learned from these conversations inspired her to write a children's book that would encourage open discussions with young children regarding both sides of this challenging issue.