Bullying is a hot topic these days, and author Missy Wetzel's inventive children's book, Caleb and Willie, offers parents and teachers a fun, new way to talk about the issue with their kids.

Far from typical, this is a story about six-year-old Caleb who is being bullied by none other than his grandparent's new rooster, Willie. Sounds a bit silly, right? But truth is always stranger than fiction, and this crazy story is based on events that actually happened in Wetzel's life.

Young readers will laugh at Willie's ninja-rooster skills but sympathize with Caleb's...