This is a hopeful, helpful story for kids who need reassurance that they can be nice to others and be true to themselves. Ellie feels like she is disappointing people if she says “no.” One way or another, she thinks she is hurting someone’s feelings. Or she puts other people’s wants or needs in front of her own. With help from her parents and her teacher, Ellie finds the strength to be honest with people and do the right thing for herself by learning how to say “no.” Dear Reader Chapter One: Put on the Spot Chapter Two: Heavy Feelings Chapter Three: Jenna the Jacket Chapter Four: Empty Cup Chapter Five: It’s Not My Job to Pick Your Ice Cream Chapter Six: It’s Okay to Say No Chapter Seven: Not Guilty Chapter Eight: Doing the Right Thing, Not the Pleasing Thing Chapter Nine: Friends for Life Tracy Nishimura Bishop  is a full-time illustrator with a passion for children's books. She has a degree in graphic design with a focus on animation and illustration. She lives in California.