This book is excellent for children; as a young adult, I even enjoyed it. The story is easy to follow, and presents a clear message about being nice to others, and including everyone. It would be a perfect read for a classroom that may have issues with bullying. In general, though, it simply teaches the importance of being nice to those around you, and trying to involve them in activities, instead of excluding them. This could help to foster a feeling of kindness and respect in a classroom by setting an example for how students should act.