Bullying

The Juice Box Bully by Bob Sornson & Maria Dismondy (Grades 2 to 5)

Pete is new to the school. He is mean to the others kids, but they explain to him that at this school, the students are kind to one another. One of the students gets fed up and is mean to Pete. Some of the students stand up for Pete, and he learns that it really is better when everyone is nice to each other.

Llama Llama and the Bully Goat by Anna Dewdney (Pre-K to 2)

Gilroy Goat is not being nice. He is making fun of everyone in the class. The friends stand up for themselves and tell and adult they trust. The adult is able to help, and then all of the animals have fun together!

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell (K to 2)

Molly Lou Melon's grandmother teaches her to embrace her many quirks. When Molly Lou starts school, her peers don't see her quirks as endearing as her grandmother does, but Molly shows them that being quirky has it's perks.

My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig (2 to 6)

In this powerful book on relational aggression, Monica's friend Katie is nice ot her when they are alone, but has started to be mean to her in front of others. Monica isn't sure how to handle this, and turns to her mom who helps her stand up for herself.

One by Kathryn Otoshi (1 to 4)

Red was a mean color, especially to Blue, but no one stood up to Red. When One comes along, he teaches the colors to stand up for themselves, and that everyone counts, even Red.

The Bully Blockers Club by Teresa Bateman (K to 2)

Grant was always mean to Lotty and her friends, especially when no adults were looking. Lotty didn't know what to do until she and her friends started a "Bully Blockers" club and learned the importance of looking out for each other.

The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neil (K to 2)


Bully B.E.A.N.S. by Julia Cook (K to 3)

Bobbette was a big bully- she told everyone what to do. No one stood up to her because they were all afraid. Then, one girl told her mom about Bobbette. Her mom gave her bully beans, which gave the girl and her friends the courage they needed to finally stand up for themselves.