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Bumper and the Fast Talkers
Paperback
Publisher Price: $13.99
Publisher: Buildingblocs Publishing
Published: Jun 13 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
At Willow Bend School, Bumper notices something that others miss.
A group of students has mastered the art of talking fast-so fast that nobody has time to think before the next comment lands. What starts as jokes and quick remarks slowly turns into something more hurtful, leaving friends feeling smaller and less confident.
When Bumper sees his friend Zip becoming the target, he steps in to help. But standing up for someone isn't always as simple as it seems. Before long, Bumper finds himself using the very same tactics he wanted to stop.
As tensions rise, Bumper must learn an important lesson about words, reactions, and personal responsibility. Sometimes the hardest thing isn't standing up to others-it's recognizing when you've become part of the problem.
Filled with memorable characters, meaningful conversations, and powerful lessons about empathy, accountability, self-control, and communication, Bumper and the Fast Talkers helps young readers understand how words affect others and how one thoughtful choice can stop negativity from spreading.
Perfect for classrooms, families, counselors, and young readers who enjoy character-driven stories that teach real-life lessons through engaging adventures.
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