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A Big Guy Took My Ball!
A Big Guy Took My Ball!
Elephant and Piggie seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A whale takes Piggie's ball, and Gerald finds a kind solution. Great for talking about sharing and size.
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Bullying Picture Books
The best Bullying picture books for parents and teachers, sorted by grade. Read alouds from our channel come first.
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Standing up, speaking out, and being an upstander. Great for October, National Bullying Prevention Month.
22 books · 3 with a read aloud on our channel
Enemy Pie
Enemy Pie
K to 3rd grade
A boy's dad promises a secret recipe to get rid of his new enemy, but there's a catch: he has to spend the whole day with him. A clever, funny story about how enemies become friends.
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Mouse Books seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Chrysanthemum loves her name until kids at school tease her. A classic about teasing, self worth, and the teacher who changes everything.
The Invisible Boy
The Invisible Boy
K to 3rd grade
Quiet Brian feels invisible at school until a new classmate, Justin, notices him and his amazing drawings. A powerful read for talking about inclusion and the kids who get left out.
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I'm NOT Just a Scribble
I'm NOT Just a Scribble
Scribble seriesPreK to 2nd grade
A scribble gets left out for looking different, and the other drawings learn to welcome him. Kids love the art and the message sticks.
I Walk with Vanessa
I Walk with Vanessa
PreK to 2nd grade
In this wordless book, a girl sees Vanessa get bullied and finds a simple way to help. A powerful conversation starter about being an upstander.
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The Juice Box Bully
The Juice Box Bully
K to 4th grade
When a new classmate starts acting like a bully, the kids show him their promise to stand up instead of standing by. Great for talking about bystanders.
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The Name Jar
The Name Jar
K to 4th grade
Unhei moves from Korea and worries her new classmates won't be able to say her name, so they fill a jar with suggestions. A tender story about identity and being proud of who you are.
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Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are
K to 3rd grade
Lucy is teased for being different, but she stays herself and helps the bully when he needs it. A great story about courage and kindness.
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Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Molly Lou Melon seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Molly Lou is short, buck toothed, and clumsy, but her grandma taught her to be proud, and that wins over the school bully. A confidence boosting classic.
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Stick and Stone
Stick and Stone
PreK to 3rd grade
When Pinecone teases Stone, Stick stands up for him, and the two become best friends. A sweet, simple book about friendship and standing up for others.
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Bully
Bully
3rd to 5th grade
Sixth graders Lyla and Jamie stand up for each other when popular girls bully them online. A powerful Patricia Polacco story for older kids.
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Each Kindness
Each Kindness
1st to 5th grade
Chloe and her friends ignore the new girl Maya, and when Maya moves away, Chloe realizes it's too late to make it right. A powerful, honest story that sparks real conversations about kindness.
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My Name Is Bilal
My Name Is Bilal
1st to 4th grade
Bilal worries about being teased at his new school and thinks about hiding his Muslim name. A thoughtful story about identity and pride.
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One
One
PreK to 2nd grade
Blue is a quiet color who gets picked on by Red, until One shows the others how to stand up. A brilliantly simple book about bullying and the power of one voice.
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The Proudest Blue
The Proudest Blue
PreK to 3rd grade
Faizah is proud of her sister Asiya's first day wearing a hijab, even when other kids tease her. A beautiful story about faith, sisterhood, and strength.
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The Recess Queen
The Recess Queen
K to 2nd grade
Mean Jean rules the playground until a new girl invites her to jump rope. A funny, rhyming favorite about bullying and friendship.
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Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon
Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon
Molly Lou Melon seriesPreK to 3rd grade
Molly Lou Melon uses her voice to stand up to a bully picking on classmates, and learns to own her mistakes too. Another confidence building gem.
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You, Me and Empathy
You, Me and Empathy
PreK to 3rd grade
Quinn shows kids what empathy looks like through rhyming verse and everyday moments. Great for classroom or family talks about kindness and bullying.
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Mr. Lincoln's Way
Mr. Lincoln's Way
1st to 4th grade
When the school bully loves birds, the principal uses that interest to help him let go of prejudice. A great story about patience and seeing the good in others.
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Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully
Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully
The Kissing Hand seriesPreK to 3rd grade
When a bully troubles Chester, his mom tells a story about smoothing a sharp stone. Chester and friends try kindness, a gentle, hopeful lesson in handling bullies peacefully.
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A Little SPOT Learns Kind Words
A Little SPOT Learns Kind Words
A Little SPOT seriesPreK to 2nd grade
Little SPOT helps friends think before they speak and choose gentle words for others and themselves. A simple, positive lesson for the classroom or playground.
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