Simone and the Dove King is a childrens book that speaks to the subject of bullying. .As the story progresses the main character, Simone, experiences hurt and rejection from other young diamond doves within her community because she looks different. The description of her experience allows children to feel the impact and pain bullying causes not only to Simone, but to her entire family. The book concludes on a positive note, with the bullies being shown how wrong their actions were and how being different than others can be a positive attribute