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John Burstein
Bullying is one of the scariest and potentially damaging negative behaviors children can face. This title helps young students learn to recognize the different kinds of bullying and presents strategies…
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Alyssa Brugman
A sharply-observed, unflinching story for teenagers about the ins and outs of friendship among girls; a story about individuals and peer groups, about power and freedom, about the painful getting…
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Mary K Pershall,Mary K Pershall
It is term three of grade six and the peer group is paramount. Kaitlin has been best friends with Shelley forever, when suddenly she is dumped. How Kaitlin handles rejection…
James Moloney
When Peter and his friend Anton discover that each has a family problem centering on his father, they help one another face the challenges in true swashbuckler style.
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Susanne Gervay
It’s the school holidays and Mum announces to Jack and his annoying younger sister, Samantha, that they are all going on a family holiday to the Gold Coast. And family…
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Patty Lovell
When Molly Lou has to start in a new school, Ronald Durkin makes fun of her height and her buck teeth. But Molly has learned a lot from her grandma…
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor,Nola Langner Malone (Illustrator)
Kevin repeatedly faces the terrorist tactics of Sammy, the self-appointed king of the playground… . Kevin returns home each time to an encouraging conversation with his father, (who helps) Kevin…
Andrew Clements
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Does your mummy wipe your bum, too? Taunts often follow Jack around the playground. But what can he do? He’s not big enough o fight the bullies. Jack finally talks…
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Helen Lester
A fearful little lisping rat finds his inner strength in this tale of overcoming shortcomings. Full-color illustrations.
Gabrielle Wang
Mimi laid the box in the bench and opened it carefully. Inside were rows and rows of coloured pastels that shimmered in the light. She rolled them under her fingertips…
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David McKee
One day, Elmer notices that there are no birds around. How strange! Soon he finds them hiding from the nasty bully bird in a nearby cave. The bully bird is…
Kate McCaffrey
Already unsettled and anxious about the prospect of starting year ten at a new school, Avalon’s first day is a disaster and it only gets worse. She immediately finds herself…
Megan Kelley Hall,Carrie Jones
Don’t miss this excellent catalyst for one-on-one and classroom discussion. Today’s top authors for teens and young people come together to share their stories about bullying-as bystanders, as victims, and…
Robert Cormier
Every year, Trinity School runs a chocolate sale. Each boy volunteers to sell a quota of boxes. But this year it’s different, because new kid Jerry Renault has refused to…
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Ken Rigby
NOTE NO LOGO on FRONT PANEL FOR THIS There are books about research on bullying, and books that offer advice with only minimal reference to research. This book brings the…
Jan Berenstain,Stan Berenstain
When she takes a beating from the class bully, Sister Bear learns a valuable lesson in self-defense–and forgiveness.
A funny, sharply-observed novel for young teenagers about what happens when your worst friend, who used to be your best friend, threatens to become your sister - from the popular…
Kathryn Otoshi
When the colors cannot get along, One shows all the colors how to stand up, stand together, and count. As budding young readers learn about numbers, counting, and primary and…
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Derek Munson,Tara Calahan King
Hoping that the enemy pie which his father makes will help him get rid of his enemy, a little boy finds that instead it helps make a new friend.
Trudy Ludwig,Abigail Marble
When Monica’s friend Katie begins to call her names in front of other kids at school, she feels betrayed and isolated. But with help from her mother, Monica reclaims her…
Junko Morimoto
What happens with Ni-ou, the self-proclaimed strongest fellow in Japan rows to China to challenge his counter part, Dokkoi? Not what you’d expect. These two enormous bullies are big on…
Mo Willems
Piggie is happy when she finds a ball, but is soon devastated when a BIG guy takes it from her. What will she and Gerald do?! Elephant & Piggie fans…
Linda Kranz
Adri’s mama and papa share some of the wisdom they have gained through the years with their eager son. Their words, simple and powerful, are meant to comfort and guide…
Archbishop Desmond Tutu,Douglas Carlton Abrams
A powerful, stirring yet utterly down-to-earth story with an unforgettable message about anger, compassion and forgiveness.
Michelle Knudsen
What happens when a big tough bruiser of a dog comes up against a bunch of sweet fluffy bunnies? Will his big tough heart melt?
Jon Gordon
An illustrated adaptation of the bestselling business fable, The Energy Bus, teaches children the benefits of staying positive In this illustrated adaptation of the bestselling fable, The Energy Bus, author…
Peter J Goodman
When Carlos announces on the first day of school that he is a hairless kitty cat, his feline schoolmates show the way to respect his differences and help him discover…
Sarah Albee
Buzz and his band of bullies invade the playground where Trevor and his pals hang out–but not for long. Find out what happens when Trevor challenges Buzz to a contest–where…
Barbara DeRubertis
Bad experiences with a bully make Wally the Walrus balk at going to school before he learns to call upon his natural abilities to prove himself.
Trinka Hakes Noble
Delly Porter has a happy life. She needs new shoes, but doesn’t really mind. When an act of bullying threatens Dellys sense of self, she soon learns the most precious…
Pat Thomas, CMI,Lesley Harker,Lesley Harker
Published in 1999 in Great Britain by Macdonald Young Books.
Trudy Ludwig
Jake’s bragging is really starting to get to his neighbor Tyler. Tyler can’t show Jake a basketball move, a school assignment, or a new toy without Jake saying he can…
Alain Serres
With a very simple text accompanied by rich, vibrant illustrations, a young narrator describes what it means to be a child with rights–from the right to food, water, and shelter…
Brandon Mull
When Chad and his friends hold a competition to see whose imaginary friend is the best, the schoolyard bully says his is the best, but in the end everyone learns…
Janet Ruth Heller
This fascinating story influenced by Native American folktales explains why the moon changes shape and helps children deal with bullies. After the sun insults and bullies her, the moon feels…
Julianne Moore
A four-time Oscar]-nominated actress teams up with an acclaimed illustrator for this hilarious, heartfelt story about a red-haired, freckled little girl who learns to live with all of the things…
Trudy Ludwig,Mikela Provost
Relational aggression expert Ludwig ( My Secret Bully ) acquaints readers with the damaging consequences of talking to others about someone else’s troubles in order to establish connection and gain…
Desmond Tutu
Based on a true story from Archbishop Tutu’s childhood in South Africa, this title reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness. Brought to vivid life in Ford’s…
Kate Messner
Sea Monster encounters a bully in this picture book follow up to our popular Sea Monster’s First Day.
Marianne Musgrove
Just because something’s not magic doesn’t mean it can’t be magical…
Lisa McMann
From the bestselling author of the Wake trilogy. In a society that purges 13-year-olds who are creative, identical twins Aaron and Alex are separated, one to attend University while the…
Marissa Moss
Now available in this backpack-size format, this bestselling picture book finds Amelia chronicling what happens when she faces a fifth-grade bully. Full color.
Anna Kerz
When Aaron’s long-absent father returns, Aaron must cope with bullying at school, his grandmother’s illness and his father’s pregnant new wife.
Scott Starkey
Rodney, an admitted coward, moves to Ohio where the middle school bully immediately singles him out. When a stray baseball knocks the bully out just as he is about to…
Willy Claflin
This hilarious Maynard Moose tale as retold by master storyteller Willy Claflin takes us on another whimsical journey with the misadventures of a Bully Goat who suffers from Random Hostility…
Donald Lemke
Zack Allen builds a high-tech robot suit and must learn to control his newfound powers as a boy-bot!
Frances O'Roark Dowell
An award-winning author returns to modern middle-grade fiction to tell the rousing, spirited story of a girl who is being bullied, a discharged soldier with PTSD, and the ancient, mysterious…