Go Jump in the Lake
by Elaine Berman

Ferdinand is a boy who when he is mad can't talk - he fights instead.

His mother suggests using his head and words to defend himself against bullying.

But it doesn't work and he runs away after kicking a teacher.

On the road he meets a skunk who can't produce a skunk smell and a nice girl dragon who can't breathe fire.

The three see they have the same problem - difficulty with self defense.

Two knights looking for dragons to slay - Ferdinand had met them previously -- find him, the skunk and the girl dragon.

The three are forced to learn to defend themselves.

They succeed and Ferdinand saves the day by controlling his impulse to fight.

A great lesson play with a sense of humor for children.