No More Bullying Book for Kids

Vanessa Green Allen (Author), Karyn O’Bryant (Narrator), Audible Studios (Publisher) The No More Bullying Book for Kids is your child’s guide to build the skills and resilience to confidently handle bullying whenever or wherever it occurs.

Inclusive Ninja

Mary Nhin (Author), Grow Grit Press (Author), Aaron D. Johnson (Narrator), & 1 more

Inclusive Ninja shares how we can practice being inclusive of others by developing compassion. : An Anti-Bullying Children’s Book About Inclusion, Compassion, and Diversity (Ninja Life Hacks, Book 17)

Find out what happens in this diverse anti-bullying book about inclusion and diversity. 

The Survival Guide to Bullying:

Written by a Teen  Audible Audiobook – Unabridged
Aija Mayrock (Author, Narrator), Blackstone Audio, Inc. (Publisher)
Aija Mayrock, a 19-year-old girl, offers a fresh perspective on bullying. In The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen, Aija offers support, guidance, and direction to her listeners. Aija was bullied in middle school and part of high school. She shares the different approaches and strategies that helped her survive and thrive. Aija writes about how to handle bullying and cyber bullying, dealing with fear, personal safety, and ultimately creating the life that you dream of having. With inspiring “poems” (rap/poems), survival tips, personal anecdotes, and quick quizzes, this book is an easy guide to lighting the way to a brighter future for teenagers. Aija handles the issue of bullying with great sensitivity and a fresh perspective.

Enemy Pie by Derek Munson

Readers will learn about the benefits of making new friends in this book. When Jeremy Ross tries to get rid of his enemy, his dad comes to the rescue. The catch? The only way for Jeremy to succeed is to spend an entire day playing with the enemy. Soon, his best enemy turns into his best friend!

Best for grades K–4

With inspiring “poems” (rap/poems), survival tips, personal anecdotes, and quick quizzes, this book is an easy guide to lighting the way to a brighter future for teenagers. Aija handles the issue of bullying with great sensitivity and a fresh perspective. She speaks the same language as her peers,

My Secret Bully

Monica and Katie have been friends since kindergarten, but the older they get, the more confusing the friendship becomes. Monica can’t understand why Katie has started to exclude her and call her names.

Best for grades 1–4

Anger Tree by John Cary

A neighborhood bully learns valuable lessons from a maple tree. Kids will be able to talk about important issues like anger and self-control.

Best for grades 1-5

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell

Molly Lou is a unique individual, that’s for sure. But her grandmother has taught her well. So when a bully picks on Molly, she knows just what to do.

Best for grades pre-K–3

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

A popular picture book, Chrysanthemum is a story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance. It has sold more than a million copies and was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association.

Best for grades pre-K–3

A Big Guy Took My Ball by Mo Willems

Sometimes it’s terrifying to be the little guy on campus. Will Piggie and Gerald figure out a way to survive the playground bully?

Best for grades pre-K–3

The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill and Laura Huliska-Beith

Mean Jean is the recess queen, and it isn’t until a new girl becomes her friend that recess dynamics change for the better. This book is ideal for addressing bullying that can be resolved without adult intervention.

Best for grades pre-K–3

The Juice Box Bully by Bob Sornson and Maria Dismondy

One of the best things kids can do to combat bullying is to stand up for one another, which is exactly what The Juice Box Bully is about. Students will learn how to have each other’s back instead of doing nothing when they witness bully confrontation.

Best for grades pre-K–3

Willow Finds a Way by Lana Button

This pictures-only storybook beautifully illustrates how one person’s kindness can inspire an entire community to stand up to bullying.

Best for grades pre-K–3

You, Me and Empathy by Jayneen Sanders

A very helpful book for teaching children about empathy, feelings, kindness, compassion, tolerance, and recognizing bullying behaviors.

Best for grades K–3

The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

The Hundred Dresses won a Newbery Honor in 1945. It’s about a classmate who is ridiculed by bullies for wearing the same dress

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

This book sensitively addresses the needs of quieter children and reminds readers how small acts of kindness can help others feel included.

Best for grades 1–5

Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson

This book has a powerful anti-bullying message and follows the story of Chloe, who won’t let the new girl, Maya, play with her and her friends. Eventually Maya stops coming to school, and Chloe realizes that a small act of kindness—like giving Maya friendship—could have gone a long way.

Best for grades 2–5

Bully by Patricia Polacco

Here’s a book that takes on cyberbullying and cliques. When students begin teasing classmates on Facebook, Lyla knows something needs to be done. This is a perfect read for our increasingly digitally savvy students.

The Bully Book by Eric Kahn Gale

This book pulls from actual events as the author loosely recounts what it was like when he was bullied in sixth grade. It incorporates both sides of bullying and addresses this ongoing issue in the lives of middle-schoolers.

Best for grades 2–7

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

This uplifting novel follows August Pullman to fifth grade, which is his first time entering a mainstream school. August was born with a facial deformity, so he’ll have to convince his classmates that he is normal, just like them, despite his appearance.

Best for grades 4–6

Dear Bully by Dawn Metcalf

This book is a must-read for teens. Today’s top young adult authors contributed 70 heartfelt stories about bullying in this collection—from being a bystander, to a victim, to a bully themselves. The book also includes resources and suggestions for further reading.

Best for grades 8 and up