Tilly the Tully Monster by Aliyah Kennedy

What if standing up for yourself could change everything?

Meet Tilly—a gentle prehistoric sea creature from long ago who doesn’t quite fit in.

In a world full of strange and fascinating Cambrian animals, Tilly faces something many children understand… a bully.

But with courage, kindness, and a little help along the way, Tilly discovers that being different can be a strength—and that even the smallest voice can stand tall.
This colorful depiction of the waters of Mazon Creek will follow the character of Tilly the Tully Monster. Tilly is sad that others make fun of her strange appearance, but her friends help her to see that everyone has unique features that make them special. Tilly also learns that her bully is self-conscious about his size. She teaches him that it is never nice to make someone feel small and kindness can make everyone feel better.

This heartwarming story helps children: 

• Understand and cope with bullying
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Navigate big feelings in a healthy way
• Learn empathy, kindness, and friendship

A fun prehistoric twist kids will love: 

• Set in the fascinating Pennsylvanian Sea, 311 million years ago!
• Introduces early ocean creatures in a simple, engaging way
• Perfect for little dinosaur and ocean lovers

Perfect for:

• Bedtime reading 
• Preschool and early elementary children (Ages 3-7)
• Parents, teachers, and counselors
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) discussions