Children's Books about Bullies and Bullying
Use children's books about the experiences of children with bullies and bullying to initiate a discussion with your child about coping with bullies and not bullying others.
Book Review: "Oliver Button Is a Sissy"
This picture book, written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, tells the story of a boy who overcomes bullying, not by fighting, but by continuing to do what he likes best in spite of the teasing.
This picture book, written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola, tells the story of a boy who overcomes bullying, not by fighting, but by continuing to do what he likes best in spite of the teasing.
Anti-bullying Resources
The Colorado Anti-bullying site provides a short annotated list of books for kids and a long list of resources for adults.
The Colorado Anti-bullying site provides a short annotated list of books for kids and a long list of resources for adults.
Bibliotherapy - Bullies
This list of books about bullies is from the Hamilton (Ontario)Public Library. It includes both children's books and books for parents. It in not annotated.
This list of books about bullies is from the Hamilton (Ontario)Public Library. It includes both children's books and books for parents. It in not annotated.
Bullying Resource List
This list of books about bullies and bullying is not annotated, but it is divided into categories by age, which is helpful.
This list of books about bullies and bullying is not annotated, but it is divided into categories by age, which is helpful.
Bullies in Children's Literature
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site is an excellent resource for teachers. In this article, she discusses both picture books and novels about bullies that can be used effectively in the classroom.
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site is an excellent resource for teachers. In this article, she discusses both picture books and novels about bullies that can be used effectively in the classroom.
Bullying - Database Search
Search this UK site's database using the keyword "bullying" and teh appropriate age range for a customized booklist of children's books about bullying.
Search this UK site's database using the keyword "bullying" and teh appropriate age range for a customized booklist of children's books about bullying.
Bullying: Resource List
While this booklist from the University of Michigan Health System is not annotated, it is divided into the following categories: Ages 4-8, Ages 6-10, Ages 9-12, Young Adult, and Adults.
While this booklist from the University of Michigan Health System is not annotated, it is divided into the following categories: Ages 4-8, Ages 6-10, Ages 9-12, Young Adult, and Adults.