Precocious nine-year-old David Jesse King confronts a new kid in school who turns out to be a bully in this hilarious, highly illustrated chapter book seriesfrom bestselling author Bunmi Laditan.

David can’t wait to show everyone at school what he got for Christmas! Its the iRobotic 3005a calculator, digital video and voice recorder,andelectronic encyclopedia packed with more than 50,000 fun facts!

But things take a turn when the new kid, Greg Putnam, sets his eyes on Davids cherished new gift. Will David find a way to deal with Greg’s bullying on his own? Or will being Greg’s number-one target keep David trembling in fear?

With its engaging narrative, told through delightful diary entries and charming illustrations,The Big Bullyexplores ways young readers can stand up against bullying with courage while leaving room for forgiveness.

And don’t miss the first two books in the series:The Summer Camp DisasterandThe Science Fair Sabotage.

Bunmi Laditanis the humorist behind the social media phenomenon The Honest Toddler. Her debut book,Confessions of a Domestic Failure, quickly became aUSA Todaybestseller, and she has since published many other titles exploring motherhood.Bunmi is a regular contributor to online platforms such asParenting, Mothering, iVillage,andHuffPost,and she has appeared onToday,Good Morning America, andCBS Sunday Morning.

Elisa Rocchiis an children’s book illustrator based in Bologna, Italy, where she lives with her husband and two children.

• Publisher: WaterBrook Children’s
• Publish Date: October 27, 2026
• Pages: 128
• Language: English
• Type: Paperback
• EAN/UPC: 9780593601587
• Dimensions: 7.6 X 5.2 X 0.0 inches | 0.4 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Kids