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Suggested Reading List
Reading stories about bullying and bystander intervention can be a powerful way to discuss bullying interventions. The following books incorporate age appropriate story lines on handling bullying situations and allow the opportunity for drawing parallels between the story and situations that have happened at school.
Amelia's Bully Survival Guide, Marissa Moss
Suggested age: 8 to 12 years
As if science class isn't enough to deal with–now Amelia has to deal with the class bully.
Because You Matter, Jan Carmen Liles
Suggested age: 5 to 8 years
There is trouble at the Countryside Zoo and Harriet Hummingbird is out to investigate. When she finds her dear friends at the zoo feeling down about themselves after being bullied by a gang of weasels, Harriet takes action. First of all, she reassures each animal of their unique beauty and goodness. Then Harriet rallies her bird friends to craft a solution everyone will love.
Blubber, Judy Blume
Suggested age: 9 to 12 years
A young girl goes along with tormenting a classmate and the finds out what it is like to be target too.
Hooway for Wodney Wat, Helen Wester
Suggested age: 5 to 8 years
Classmates makes fun of someone because of a speech impediment.
Just Kidding, Trudy Ludwig
Suggested age: 8 to 12 years
Addresses the topic of teasing and emphasizes that jokes make people feel bad and can damage self-esteem.
King of the Playground, Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
Suggested age: 4 to 8 years
With his dad's help, a young boy overcomes her fear of a boy who will not let him on the playground.
Mi Enemiga Secreta (My Secret Bully), Trudy Ludwig, translator Aurora Hernandez
My Secret Bully, Trudy Ludwig
Suggested age: 5 to 8 years
A girl confides to her mother that her best friend is treating her badly, and together they figure out what to do.
Nobody Knew What to Do, Becky Ray McCain
Suggested age: 6 to 9 years
When bullies pick on a boy at school, a classmate is afraid, by decides he must do something.
Recess Queen, Alexis O'Neil
Suggested age: 4 to 8 years
The biggest bully on the school playground is challenged by a new girl at school.
Say Something, Peggy Moss
Suggested age: 8 to 12 years
A child who never say anything when other children are being teased or bullied finds herself in their position one day when jokes are made at her expense and no one speaks up.
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, Patty Lovell
Suggested age: 4 to 8 years
A young girl is ready for when the class bully at a new school makes fun of her.
Stop Picking on Me, Pat Thomas, Leslie Harker
Suggested age: 5 to 8 years
Simple and direct language to help young kids accept the normal fears and worries that accompany bullying.
The Hundred Dresses, Eleanor Estes
Suggested age: 8 to 10 years
Classic, award winning book about prejudice and understanding.
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