Miranda Peabody and the Magnificent Friendship March: A Story About Bullies, Bystanders and Friendship

by Susan DeBell (2008, Youthlight, 15.95)
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The day that Mean Maxie Baster came to school and took over the playground was the day that Miranda Peabody and her friends became victims of a school bully. This story, along with the various strategies and activities that are included, will help your children in dealing with school bullies. The discussion questions will also provide an opportunity to explore the reasons behind the bullying, as well as ways to promote friendship and respect in your school. Color. Grades PreK-4. [8.5” x 11"...40 pages]

In Your Face, Pizza Face: A Girls Bully-Busting Book

by Catherine DePino (2008, Boulden, 9.95)
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Relational aggression is a common theme in girl bullying, and Sandra and Liz seem to be experts at dishing it out. They make Carly's life miserable by using teasing, threats, shunning, and physical bullying in their attempts to ostracize her. Fortunately, Carly has some good friends, supportive parents, and school employees to help her. By accepting assistance from others and by using her own ingenuity, Carly begins to see an end to the bullying. She also learns the importance of asking for help if she needs it. Most of all, she learns that there is always a way to solve a bullying problem. There's always hope. Color. Grades 3-6. [8” x 8”...36 pages]

My Secret Bully

by Trudy Ludwig (2004, Tricycle Press, 15.95/hardback)
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A touching, inspirational story that instantly draws students into Monica's world, where she is bullied by another girl and learns how to cope, survive, and thrive. Monica is the target of relational aggression, emotional bullying among friends who will use name-calling and manipulation to humiliate and exclude. Color. Grades K-5. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

Trouble in the Barkers' Class...now in paperback!

by Tomie dePaola (2006, Puffin, 5.99)
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A new classmate means trouble for the Barker twins. But when Morgie discovers why the girl is so unhappy, he introduces her as his new friend at school. Color. Grades K-3. [9” x 10.5”...32 pages]

Say Something

by Peggy Moss (2004, Tilbury House, 16.95/hardback)
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At this school, there are some children who push and tease and bully. Sometimes they hurt other kids by just ignoring them. The girl in this story sees it happening, but she would never do these mean things herself. Then one day something happens that shows her that being a silent bystander isn't enough. Resources at the end of the book will help parents and children talk about teasing and bullying and find ways to stop it at school. The message: One child at a time can help change a school. Color. Grades 1-5. [9.5” x 10.5”...32 pages]

The Recess Queen

by Alexis O'Neill (2002, Scholastic, 16.99/hardback)
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In this playground romp, the irrepressible new kid dethrones the reigning recess bully by doing the unthinkable…she invites her to be her friend. A fresh look at the all-too-common issue of bullying. Not only will kids relate, but parents and teachers will appreciate the story’s deft handling of conflict resolution (achieved without adult intervention). Color. K-3. [9” x 11”...32 pages]

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