Tim and the Lorikeet Who Helped Him Stand Up to Bullying: An Aussie Bedtime Story About a New School, Speaking Up & Finding Friends

Eight-year-old Tim is settling into a new school — but every lunch break, two boys make the playground feel like somewhere he wants to avoid.

With help from a colourful rainbow lorikeet, Tim learns a simple plan for dealing with bullying: Stop. Walk. Talk. Use a calm voice, move towards safety, and tell a trusted adult what happened.

As teachers step in and new friendships grow, Tim discovers that speaking up isn’t dobbing — and that he never has to handle bullying alone.

A gentle Aussie bedtime story about bullying, starting a new school, finding your voice, asking for help and feeling happy at school again. 🌙🦜