Books for Tough Times: Bullying
Books for tough times, difficult topics, and bibliotherapy.
Books about Bullying
Books and other materials on this page are about dealing with bullying. There are non-fiction informational books, fiction books, parenting books, DVD's and music CD's.
Fiction Picture Books
- Each Kindness byCall Number: JP WOODSONISBN: 9780399246524Publication Date: 2012-10-02Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Eventually Maya stops coming to school. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she'd shown a little kindness toward Maya.
- Trouble Talk byCall Number: JP LUDWIG (Parenting)ISBN: 9781582462400Publication Date: 2008-05-01Maya's friend Bailey loves to talk about everything and everyone. At first, Maya thinks Bailey is funny. But when Bailey's talk leads to harmful rumors and hurt feelings, Maya begins to think twice about their friendship. Relational aggression expert Trudy Ludwig acquaints readers with the damaging consequences of "trouble talk"-talking to others about someone else's troubles in order to establish connection and gain attention. Includes additional resources for kids, parents, and teachers, as well as advice from Trudy about how to combat trouble talk.
- Just Kidding byCall Number: JP LUDWIG (Parenting)ISBN: 9781582461632Publication Date: 2006-04-01D.J.'s friend Vince has a habit of teasing D.J. and then saying, Just kidding!" as if it will make everything okay. It doesn't, but D.J. is afraid that if he protests, his friends will think he can't take a joke. With the help of his father, brother, and an understanding teacher, D.J. progresses from feeling helpless to taking positive action, undermining the power of two seemingly harmless words.
- Nobody Knew What to Do byCall Number: JP McCAINISBN: 0807557110Publication Date: 2001-01-01This story tells how one child found the courage to tell a teacher about Ray, who was being picked on and bullied by other kids in school.
- The Little Bully byCall Number: JP BRACKENISBN: 9781404867956Publication Date: 2012-01-01Billy is a nice boy who likes school until he encounters a bully named Fred, then Billy must learn how to deal with this bully.
- Stella's Starliner byCall Number: JP WELLSISBN: 9780763614959Publication Date: 2014-03-25Stella lives in a sparkling home on wheels that’s as silver as a comet in the sky. Her home is called the Starliner, and it has everything Stella and her mama and daddy need to be happy. Until, that is, some big weasels pop up along the road, saying mean things about the Starliner. Mama comes to soothe away the hurt, and Daddy hitches their home to a truck and drives it away to a brand-new place, where Stella meets friends who are as enchanted as she is with her shiny home.
- Benny Shark Goes to Friend School byCall Number: JP REEDISBN: 9781477828038Publication Date: 2017-07-11Benny the bull shark is a big bully. Benny tries to bully his way to friendship--but no one wants to be friends with a bully! Then Janice the jellyfish tells Benny about Friend School, where he can learn the rules of friendship. Friend School is harder than it looks, though, especially for a bully like him!
- Super Manny Stands Up! byCall Number: JP DIPUCCHIOISBN: 9781481459600Publication Date: 2017-07-04Every day after school, Manny saves the world from formidable foes. I AM FEARLESS! I AM STRONG! I AM BRAVE! I AM POWERFUL! I AM INVINCIBLE! Zombie bears, evil cloud monsters, and alien robots with laser beam eyes are no match for Super Manny. But when Manny encounters a real-life nemesis in the school cafeteria, will he be able to summon his superhero strength to save the day?
- Eddie the Bully byCall Number: JP COLEISBN: 9781499801811Publication Date: 2016-08-02Eddie the chicken is the meanest kid in class. He calls people names, hides people's homework, and trips people. When a new student, Carla the pig, comes to class one day, everyone is prepared for the worst. She compliments his clothes, invites him to lunch, and is extremely nice to him. Her kindness makes Eddie feel great at first, then he starts to think about the way he's treated his other classmates, and he feels bad. He realizes it feels good to be nice, so he tries to help her make friends and be a good friend to everyone.
- Miss Brooks' Story Nook (where Tales Are Told and Ogres Are Welcome) byCall Number: JP BOTTNERISBN: 9780449813287Publication Date: 2014-08-05Missy loves her librarian, Miss Brooks. And she loves to go to Miss Brooks' before-school story time. But to get to Story Nook, she has to pass Billy Toomey's house and Billy always tries to steal her hat and jeers, "I'm going to get you!" Then one rainy (and hatless) day, Miss Brooks changes story hour to storytelling hour. She teaches the kids about characters and plot and action and satisfying conclusions and encourages them to make up their own tales. Missy sees a way to use her made-up story to deal with her real-life bully in this terrifically funny ode to inventiveness and ingenuity.
- Tyrone and the Swamp Gang byCall Number: JP WILHELMISBN: 059025474XPublication Date: 1995-12-01Tyrone is the local bully, but see what happens when Boland and his friends choose to remain independent instead of following him.
- The Rat and the Tiger byCall Number: JP KASZAISBN: 0399224041Publication Date: 1993-03-24Rat feels that he is always being taken advantage of by his bigger friend Tiger.
- Bootsie Barker Bites byCall Number: JP BottnerISBN: 0399221255Publication Date: 1992-09-16It's the worst when Bootsie Barker comes to my house. Bootsie's the one who pulls my hair and tears my books. She hates Charlene, my pet salamander. She says that I'm a turtle and she's a turtle-eating dinosaur. Uh-oh, I think I hear a car pulling up. That's her now! Eeek!
- The Brand New Kid byCall Number: JP COURICISBN: 0385500300Publication Date: 2000-10-10Ellie and Carrie wondered just what was in store in their new school year. This year, there's a new teacher and a brand new kid as well. Lazlo doesn't look or speak quite like the other kids, and some kids respond by taunting and teasing him. But when Ellie realizes how tough it is for Lazlo, she reaches out, and after school one day they share an afternoon. Besides making a new friend, she and Lazlo teach their classmates an important lesson about accepting people who are different...and in getting to know Lazlo, the kids learn that people aren't that different from each other after all.
Parenting Picture Books
- The Bully Blockers Club byCall Number: JP BATEMANISBN: 9780807509197Publication Date: 2004-01-01Lotty Raccoon is excited. This year she has a new teacher, new backpack, and new shoes. But her enthusiasm quickly wanes when Grant Grizzly begins bullying her. At the advice of her brother and sister, Lotty tries ignoring Grant and making a joke of it all, but neither approach works. When her parents hear about Grant, Lotty's dad talks to the teacher. Although the teacher speaks to Grant and Lotty, now Grant just bullies her when no adult is around. After talking to her family again, Lotty comes up with an idea. She notices other kids are being bullied by Grant, too. She gathers everyone together and they form a club--The Bully Blockers Club. Now when Grant tries to bully someone, the other kids speak up. That gets an adult's attention, and Grant stops his bullying!
- Tough! byCall Number: JP FRANKELISBN: 9781575424002Publication Date: 2012-07-27Sam is concerned about keeping things orderly and "cool" at school. She thinks people need to have a tough skin in order to fit in and withstand others' meanness and lack of cooperation. Sam teases her free-spirited classmate Luisa and enlists a friend, Jayla, to help. But when Sam is confronted by a concerned teacher about her bullying, and Jayla turns on Sam and befriends Luisa, Sam begins to show some heart and rethink her treatment of others.
- Weird! byCall Number: JP FRANKELISBN: 9781575423982Publication Date: 2012-07-27Luisa is repeatedly teased and called "weird" by her classmate Sam, even though she is simply being herself - laughing with her friends, answering questions in class, greeting her father in Spanish, and wearing her favorite polkadot boots. Luisa initially reacts to the bullying by withdrawing and hiding her colorful nature. But with the support of her teachers, parents, classmates, and one special friend named Jayla, she is able to reclaim her color and resist Sam's put-downs.
- Dare! byCall Number: JP FRANKELISBN: 9781575423999Publication Date: 2012-07-27Jayla feels threatened by her classmate Sam, who has bullied her in the past for her "nerdy" love of astronomy and stars. Sam is now bullying Jayla's friend Luisa, and she enlists Jayla to participate. Jalya reluctantly joins in but soon realizes it is wrong. With the help of caring adults and friends, Jayla comes to sympathize with Luisa and finds the courage to dare to stand up to Sam and put an end to the bullying.
- Words Are Not for Hurting byCall Number: JP VERDICKISBN: 9781575421568Publication Date: 2004-04-15The older children get, the more words they know and can use - including hurtful words. This book teaches children that their words belong to them. They can think before they speak, then choose what to say and how to say it. It also explores positive ways to respond when others use unkind words and reinforces the importance of saying "I'm sorry."
Non-Fiction Books
- Conflict Resolution: When Friends Fight byCall Number: J 179.9 GEOISBN: 9780531215135Publication Date: 2015-09-01How do you teach a child to have grit? How do you encourage youngsters to show empathy to their peers? Engaging text introduces how to handle conflict with friends, with anecdotes providing real-life examples of how kids can build these character strengths themselves.
- No Bullies Allowed! byCall Number: J 302.343 HANISBN: 9781624032967Publication Date: 2014-08-01Help stop bullies! This book will teach kids to stay in control, walk away, get help, share their feelings and be proud in the face of bullying. This book will show kids how to use compassion, respect, responsibility, and honesty with those around them. Simple text and charming pictures will keep kids interested while they learn. It's never too early to help kids stand up for what is right.
- Bullies byCall Number: J 302.343 JONISBN: 9781429613439Publication Date: 2008-01-01Provides helpful information and strategies for dealing with bullies at school and in social settings.
- Bullying byCall Number: J 302.343 RAUISBN: 9781432908188Publication Date: 2008-04-28Read this book to learn about what bullying is, who it affects, and how it can be prevented. Get the facts about why some children are bullies and how to avoid being bullied.
- Peer Pressure byCall Number: J 302.3 RAUISBN: 9781432908218Publication Date: 2008-04-28Read this book to learn about what peer pressure is, who it affects, and how it can be prevented. Get the facts about what kinds of peer pressure can be good, and how to avoid being pressured into doing something dangerous or hurtful.
- A Smart Kid's Guide to Online Bullying byCall Number: J 302.343 JAKISBN: 9781404281141Publication Date: 2009-08-15Online bullying has become a serious problem for children and teens. Readers will learn how to identify bullies online, how to deal with them, and how to avoid becoming bullies themselves.
- Pushing Isn't Funny byCall Number: J 302.343 HIGISBN: 9781479569410Publication Date: 2015-08-01Bailey is a raccoon who loves math and the superhero Mighty Raccoon. But Bailey is getting physically bullied by Kim, a dog at school. Young readers watch Bailey struggle with bullying and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of physical bullying.
- Teasing Isn't Funny byCall Number: J 302.343 HIGISBN: 9781479569564Publication Date: 2015-08-01Jesse and the other animals at the bus stop make fun of Kelly's fluffy fur and plain clothes. The constant teasing makes Kelly the cat feel sad. Young readers watch Kelly struggle with the teasing and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of emotional bullying.
- Insults Aren't Funny byCall Number: J 302.343 DOEISBN: 9781479569427Publication Date: 2015-08-01Casey the rabbit loves to play goalie on the soccer team. But when Casey fails to block a goal, Dana the squirrel starts calling Casey hurtful names. Young readers watch Casey struggle with bullying and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of verbal bullying.
- Sometimes Jokes Aren't Funny byCall Number: J 302.343 DOEISBN: 9781479569434Publication Date: 2015-08-01Jamie, Terry, and Sydney have been going to Camp Barkley every summer since they were puppies. But when a new dog named Taylor joins their cabin, Taylor's mean jokes make Jamie feel left out and picked on. Young readers watch Jamie struggle with Taylor's jokes and learn safe ways to make it stop. Sensitive illustrations of gender-neutral animal characters help all children relate to the issue of covert, or indirect, bullying.
- Dealing with Bullies, Cliques, and Social Stress byCall Number: J 371.58 LANISBN: 9781448883219Publication Date: 2012-12-15Readers learn how to recognize and deal with various types of bullying. They get the rundown on cliques, and learn tips for taking care of their mind, body, and spirit when they encounter social pressure. A chapter is devoted to mean girls—who they are, how they got that way, how to handle them, and how to work toward a better way of communicating going forward. Cyberbullying is widespread today and very damaging—this volume also provides strategies on how teens can protect themselves and guard against hurting others.
- Dear Bully byCall Number: YA 302.3 DEARISBN: 9780062060983Publication Date: 2011-09-06Today's top authors for teens and young people come together to share their stories about bullying--as bystanders, as victims, and as the bullies themselves--in this moving and deeply personal collection. 70 heartfelt and empathetic stories from each corner of the schoolyard. In addition, Dear Bully includes resources for teens, educators, and parents, and suggestions for further reading.
DVD's Fiction
- Arthur Stands Up to Bullying byCall Number: J DVD ARTISBN: 0841887019293Publication Date: 2013Based on the bestselling children's books by Marc Brown, join the world's most famous aardvark, eight-year-old Arthur Read, and his family and friends as they stand up to bullying, learn about teasing, think about friendship, and much more!
- Ben 10 Alien Force Vol.2 byCall Number: J DVD BENISBN: 0883929029785Publication Date: 2009In story #9, The Gauntlet, Ben stands up to the school bullies, who retaliate by crashing Kevin's car into a tree and stealing a powerful robot, giving them power to get revenge on Ben.
- How to Eat Fried Worms byCall Number: DVD HOWISBN: 0794043105531Publication Date: 2006On his first day at a new school, eleven-year-old Billy goes up against the school bully in a challenge that ends up with a total gross-out date...to eat 10 worms in one day. As the pressure mounts, Billy must summon all his strength to meet the dare, all the while keeping his weak stomach from betraying him and his big mouth from getting him in even more trouble.
MPAA rating: PG; for mild bullying and some crude humor. - An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong byCall Number: J DVD AMEISBN: 0883929046461Publication Date: 20095th grader Chrissa moves to a new school and finds that she must deal with bullies and learn to stand up for herself and her friends.
- The Fat Boy Chronicles byCall Number: DVD FATISBN: 0625828611254Publication Date: 2012High schooler Jimmy Winterpock focuses on his goal to lose weight and win the girl of his dreams, despite the constant bullying and humiliation he suffers at school. Inspired by a true story.
Fiction Books
- Fort byCall Number: J DEFELICEISBN: 9780374324278Publication Date: 2015-05-19Eleven-year-old Wyatt and his friend Augie aren't looking for a fight. They're having the best summer of their lives hanging out in the fort they built in the woods, fishing and hunting, cooking over a campfire, and sleeping out. But when two older boys mess with the fort and with another kid who can't fight back the friends are forced to launch Operation Doom, with unexpected results for all concerned, in this novel about two funny and very real young heroes.
- The Bully Book byCall Number: J GALEISBN: 9780062125118Publication Date: 2012-12-26Eric Haskins, the new sixth-grade bully target, is searching for answers. And unlike many of us who experienced something awful growing up, he finds them. Though they may not be what he expected. When the author was eleven, he was bullied. This book is loosely based on incidents that happened to him in sixth grade.
- My Heart Is Laughing byCall Number: J LAGERCRANTZISBN: 9781877579523Publication Date: 2014-09-01Dani's been trying her best to stay happy ever since her best friend Ella moved away. But when some girls in Dani's class start being cruel to her, it starts a chain of rather unhappy events... It would all be okay if only Ella would move back.
- Paintball Problems byCall Number: J MADDOXISBN: 9781434259745Publication Date: 2013-07-01Max is excited for the end of the school year - not only will he get a break from Alex, the school bully, but he'll also get to spend the summer playing paintball. But when Alex joins the paintball league, things go from bad to worse. The bully has Max firmly in his sights, and Max has to find a solution for his paintball problems before it's too late.
- Second-Chance Soccer byCall Number: J MADDOXISBN: 9781434291547Publication Date: 2014-07-01Alex has wanted to be a member of the Longhorn Lightning soccer team for as long as he can remember. But after his embarrassing performance at last year's tryouts, he's not sure if the risk is worth the reward. When a new friend offers to help him practice, Alex is tempted to try again. Can his new friend help him make the team, or will Alex's second chance also be his last?
- Binny in Secret byCall Number: J MCKAYISBN: 9781442482784Publication Date: 2015-06-16School has started, and Binny can't stand it. She has a horrid hand-me-down uniform and the kids make fun of her city accent. Then a storm damages the roof of their home, and Binny, her sensible older sister Clem, and her rambunctious brother James (and chickens) must move to a rental home out in the country. Then one of James's beloved chickens vanishes. What kind of creature is lurking in the undergrowth? And does it need Binny's protection?
- TJ Zaps the Freeze Out byCall Number: J MULLARKEYISBN: 9781616419073Publication Date: 2012-09-01TJ's fourth grade class hasn't had any luck convincing Ms. Perry to let them have a pet. But somehow, Livvy changed her mind! Livvy gets to pick the pet and she's decided on a goldfish--AGAIN! Ethan's tired of being a bottom-feeder and decides to get the entire class to freeze Livvy out. Although TJ doesn't want a fish either, he knows it's not right to ignore Livvy. But if he talks to her, the class will freeze him out, too. Is it time for TJ Trapper to zap the bully out of his best friend?
- The Field of the Dogs byCall Number: J PATERSONISBN: 9780060294748Publication Date: 2001-03-01Josh, who has just moved to Vermont with his mother, stepfather, and new baby brother, must deal with the bullying of a neighbour boy and discovers that his dog, whom he hears talking with other dogs, is also facing a bully of his own.
- Save Me a Seat byCall Number: J WEEKSISBN: 9780545846608Publication Date: 2016-05-10Two boys - one white, one Indian American - gain strength from each other from afar as they struggle to navigate middle school, family, and friendships. Joe and Ravi might be from very different places, but they're both stuck in the same place: SCHOOL. Joe and Ravi don't think they have anything in common -but soon enough they have a common enemy (the biggest bully in their class) and a common mission: to take control of their lives over the course of a single crazy week.
- Hit and Miss byCall Number: J JETERISBN: 9781481423151Publication Date: 2015-04-28"Just try to make solid contact, stay level and in control. Positive thoughts only, right?" That's the advice Derek's father gives him about batting--and a lot more. He's on the Red Sox this year, and they seem to have more talent than last year's team. But as Derek finds out, both baseball and life are hard, and he needs to focus on empathy. His friendship with an awkward new student puts him at odds with his friends, who don't want to include him. He also gets in trouble for confronting a student who is bullying his little sister, Sharlee.
- Mystery on Pine Lake byCall Number: J WIGHTISBN: 9781934031865Publication Date: 2013-09-12Cooper thought living at a campground would be cool, but ever since his parents bought the lakeside campground, he's had more chores and less time to explore. Now his ex-friend Roy has chosen him as this summer's bullying target! When someone dams up the lake and floods the loon nest, it's up to the boys to figure out who, why, and how to stop the culprit!
- The Infinity Year of Avalon James byCall Number: J MIDDLETONISBN: 9781250085696Publication Date: 2016-10-11Avalon James and Atticus Brightwell have a secret--when you and your best friend turn ten years old magical things are said to happen. The past year hasn't been great with her family being torn apart and bullying at school, so Avalon is depending on her magical ability to appear soon and help. Will she and Atticus get the powers they so desperately want and need?
- Scar Island byCall Number: J GEMEINHARTISBN: 9781338053845Publication Date: 2017-01-03Jonathan is the newest arrival at the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys-an ancient, crumbling fortress of gray stone rising up from the ocean. Just as he's getting used to his new situation, a freak accident leaves the troubled boys of Slabhenge without any adult supervision. Suddenly the kids are free, with an entire island to themselves. But freedom brings unexpected danger. And if Jonathan can't come to terms with the sins of his past and lead his new friends to safety... then every boy on the island is doomed.
- The Spelling Bee Scuffle (Sylvie Scruggs, Book 3) byCall Number: J EYREISBN: 9780545620314Publication Date: 2016-04-26Cherry Hill Elementary has always had two baseball fields, one for Sylvie Scruggs's fourth grade-and-under friends, and one for Jamie Redmond's fifth-grade crew. When Jamie's field is demolished for a kindergarten playground, the fifth graders want to take over the fourth-grade space. They make a bet: Whoever wins the school spelling bee wins the baseball diamond too. Sylvie knows her friend Miranda will be the champion, no question, and the field will be safe for her team.
- Wolf Hollow byCall Number: J WOLKISBN: 9781101994825Publication Date: 2016-05-03Growing up in the shadows cast by two world wars, Annabelle has lived a mostly quiet, steady life in her small Pennsylvania town, until the day new student Betty walks into her class. Betty quickly reveals herself to be cruel and manipulative, and while her bullying seems isolated at first, things quickly escalate, and reclusive World War I veteran Toby becomes a target of her attacks. While others have always seen Toby's strangeness, Annabelle knows only kindness. She will soon need to find the courage to stand as a lone voice of justice as tensions mount.
- Josh Baxter Levels Up byCall Number: J BROWNISBN: 9780545772945Publication Date: 2016-02-23Josh Baxter is sick and tired of hitting the reset button. It's not easy being the new kid for the third time in two years. One mistake and now the middle school football star is out to get him. Then Josh's mom sees his terrible grades and takes away his video games. Josh needs a new plan, or he'll never make it to the next level, let alone the next grade.
- George byCall Number: J GINOISBN: 9780545812542Publication Date: 2015-08-25A bright, bold debut about a girl who was born a boy, but refuses to let that stand in the way of her dream. More than anything else, George wants to play Charlotte in her fourth-grade class's production of Charlotte's Web. The problem is, her teacher won't let her, because George is a boy. But George isn't about to let that squash her dream. With the help of her best friend, George must learn to stand up for her wish - and brave a few bullies along the way.
- The Mean Girl Meltdown byCall Number: J EYREISBN: 9780545620291Publication Date: 2015-08-25Sylvie Scruggs is finally in fourth grade, and that means she's can join her town's junior ice-hockey team. Sylvie quickly becomes one of the best players on the squad, but someone else is still better: Jamie Redmond, a fifth-grader who doesn't like fourth-graders. Someone starts pranking Sylvie at practice and Sylvie knows it must be Jamie, trying to psych her out and keep her from being selected as team captain. She enlists her friends Miranda, Josh, and Georgie to prove Jamie's guilt once and for all . . . but can they catch the mean girl before Sylvie has a meltdown of her own?
- The Astounding Broccoli Boy byCall Number: J BOYCEISBN: 9780062400178Publication Date: 2015-09-08Rory Rooney likes to be prepared for anything. Rory is even prepared (mostly) for Tommy-Lee, his nemesis, who starts most days by throwing Rory out of the back of the school bus. Rory isn't prepared when he suddenly and inexplicably turns green and finds himself stuck in an experimental hospital ward. The doctors are just as baffled as Rory is, and that's when he begins to wonder: What if this isn't caused by his genes, or a virus, or something he ate? What if it's something even more extraordinary? After all, more than a few superheroes' careers began when they turned green. Rory is going to find out--and that's going to start with escaping from the hospital.
- Horrible Harry and the Hallway Bully byCall Number: JUV-SERIES HORRIBLEISBN: 9780147509673Publication Date: 2015-05-05Nearly every kid in Room 3B is trying to get picked for the South School Safety Patrol Squad-especially Harry. Harry wants a star badge just like his grandpa's, so he works extra hard to be the perfect student. But Doug thinks someone is taking the power of Safety Patrol too far, maybe even using it to cheat at the Spring Book Fair Raffle! This is Harry's chance to stop the horrible bully and prove that he deserves a special star. Can he do it?
- Just My Rotten Luck byCall Number: J PATTERSONISBN: 9780316284776Publication Date: 2015-06-22In this seventh Middle School episode, Rafe heads back to the place his misadventures began: the dreaded Hills Village Middle School, where he's now being forced to take "special" classes. He also finds himself joining the school's football team--alongside his main tormenter, Miller the Killer! But Rafe has grand plans for a better year: First, he decides to start a super-secret art project that's sure to rock the school. Then, if Rafe manages to make a play to save his team, he might have to deal with something completely new: popularity!
- I Funny byCall Number: J PATTERSONISBN: 9780316206938Publication Date: 2012-12-10Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: he wants to become the world's greatest standup comedian--even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. He's new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their evil son Stevie, a bully who doesn't let Jamie's wheelchair stop him from messing with Jamie as much as possible. When his Uncle Frankie mentions a contest called The Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, Jamie knows he has to enter. But are the judges only rewarding him out of pity because of his wheelchair, like Stevie suggests?
- Super Fly byCall Number: J DOODLERISBN: 9781619633780Publication Date: 2015-05-05This is the story of Eugene Flystein, a small and nerdy, mild-mannered housefly, who also happens to be the world's smallest superhero and humanity's greatest crime fighter: SUPER FLY! He's even read every book in the library twice. Can this four-eyed little bugger, along with his trusty sidekick Fantastic Flea, take on Crazy Cockroach and his army of insect baddies? It's housefly vs. cockroach in this epic battle of good vs. evil.
- Dinosaur Boy byCall Number: J OAKESISBN: 9781492605379Publication Date: 2015-02-03Everyone knows the dinosaur gene skips a generation. So it isn't a complete surprise when Sawyer sprouts spikes and a tail before the start of fifth grade. Despite the Principal's Zero Tolerance Policy, Sawyer becomes a bully magnet, befriended only by Elliot aka "Gigantor" and the weird new girl. When the bullies start disappearing, Sawyer is relieved-until he discovers asecret about the principal that's more shocking than Dino DNA. The bullies are in for a galactically horrible fate...and it's up to Sawyer and his friends to rescue them.
- Pack of Dorks byCall Number: J VRABELISBN: 9781629146232Publication Date: 2014-10-14Lucy knows that kissing Tom Lemmings behind the ball shed will make her a legend. But she doesn't count on that quick clap of lips propelling her from coolest to lamest fourth grader overnight. Suddenly Lucy finds herself trapped in Dorkdom. Now Lucy has a choice: she can be like her former best friend, Becky, who would do anything to claim her seat at the cool table in the cafeteria, or Lucy can pull up a chair among the solo eaters--a.k.a. the dorks. Lucy connects her own school hierarchy with what she learns in school about animal pack life--where some wolves pin down weaker ones just because they can, and others risk everything to fight their given place in the pack. Soon Lucy finds her third option: creating a pack of her own, even if it is simply a pack of dorks.
- The Zero Degree Zombie Zone byCall Number: J BASSISBN: 9780545132107Publication Date: 2014-08-26Shy fourth-grader Bakari Katari Johnson is having a bad day. He's always coming up against Tariq Thomas, the most popular kid in their class, and today is no different. On top of that, Bakari has found a strange ring that appears to have magical powers - and the people from the ring's fantastical other world want it back! Can Bakari and his best friend Wardell stave off the intruders' attempts, keep the ring safe, and stand up to Tariq and his pal Keisha, all before the school bell rings?
- Cool Beans byCall Number: J HARKRADERISBN: 9780544039049Publication Date: 2014-05-06The Adventures of Beanboy follows the quirky but likeable Tucker MacBean in his quest to make art--and himself--seem cool in seventh grade.
Parenting Non-Fiction Books
- Bullying Today byCall Number: J 302.343 PATISBN: 9781506335971Publication Date: 2016-05-05Cutting-edge strategies--ready when you need them. Before bullying surfaces in your school, you need to be ready. This book is organized so you can find the answers you need to make meaningful changes in the way you prevent and respond to bullying. The authors know the challenges educators face. Here they've distilled nearly 15 years of research into bite-sized chapters, with strategies and real-world examples to put ideas into action. You'll learn: How to distinguish bullying from other hurtful behaviors The connection between cyberbullying and in-person bullying Responses that work--and ones that don't Prevention strategies to put in place now.
- We Can Work It Out byCall Number: J 302.343 POLISBN: 9781582460291Publication Date: 2000-05-01If you think it's hard for grown-ups to know what to do when everyday conflicts arise, you can imagine what it's like for children, who are just learning how to communicate constructively with others. Through photographs and simple questions, childhood development expert Barbara K. Polland portrays 14 common conflicts (jealousy, hitting, and teasing among them) at home, at school, in the park, plus 14 possible resolutions and 14 ways to celebrate success.
- Your Child: Bully or Victim? byCall Number: J 302.343 SHE (Parenting Non-Fiction)ISBN: 9780743229234Publication Date: 2002-04-23Suggests ways that can help minimize bullying in schools by identifying characteristics of the bully and the victim, providing topics for communication among children of various ages, and encouraging schools to curb the problem.
- Mom, They're Teasing Me byCall Number: J 302.343 THO (Parenting Non-Fiction)ISBN: 9780345450104Publication Date: 2002-07-30A practical, how-to guide for parents to help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social life at school, on the playground, and in the neighborhood. A specific, hands-on guide for concerned parents who want to give their children the tools they need to cope with social cruelty.
- Bullied byCall Number: 302.343 GOLISBN: 9780062105073Publication Date: 2012-08-14The mother of a bullied first grader, popular blogger Carrie Goldman’s inspiring true story triggered an outpouring of support from online communities around the world. In Bullied, she gives us a guide to the crucial lessons and actionable guidance she’s learned about how to stop bullying before it starts. It is a book born from Goldman’s post about the ridicule her daughter suffered for bringing a Star Wars thermos to school—a story that went viral on Facebook and Twitter before exploding everywhere, from CNN.com and Yahoo.com to sites all around the world. Written in Goldman’s warm, engaging style, Bullied is an important and very necessary read for parents, educators, self-professed “Girl Geeks,” or anyone who has ever felt victimized by a bully, online or in person.
- The Drama Years byCall Number: 305.235 KILISBN: 9781451627916Publication Date: 2012-04-03It has never been easy to be a middle school girl. Between the ages of 11 and 14, girls go through an incredible number of physical and mental changes, making this the most formative and precarious time in their lives. The Drama Years is packed with the voices of tweens who share their experiences, anecdotes and advice on everything from stress to body image to getting along with parents. This is a survival guide written from the trenches, packed with real life examples and practical strategies, to help parents and daughters survive The Drama Years.
- Bully byCall Number: 302.343 HIRISBN: 9781602861848Publication Date: 2012-09-25A companion book to the acclaimed documentary film that inspired a national conversation (see below DVD list), BULLY is packed with information and resources for teachers, parents, and anyone who cares about the more than 13 million children who will be bullied in the United States this year. Celebrity contributions combine with essays from experts, authors, government officials, and educators to offer powerful insights and concrete steps to take, making the book an essential part of an action plan to combat the bullying epidemic in America.
- 8 Keys to End Bullying byCall Number: 302.343 WHIISBN: 9780393709285Publication Date: 2014-05-26Few books have been able to synthesize what we know into 8 simple, targeted "keys" that equip educators, professionals, and parents with practical strategies to tackle bullying head-on. Social media bullying has given the widespread problem a new dimension. Adults can learn and implement quick and easy techniques that can make a huge difference in the lives of kids. In 8 core strategies, this book lays them out, from establishing meaningful connections with kids to creating a positive school climate, addressing cyberbullying, building social emotional competence, reaching out to bullies, empowering bystanders, and much more.
- Little Girls Can Be Mean byCall Number: J 302.343 ANT (Parenting)ISBN: 9780312615529Publication Date: 2010-08-17Worried about mean girls? Help your daughter respond and react to bullying where it starts---in elementary school As experts in developmental psychology and each a mother of three, Dr. Michelle Anthony and Dr. Reyna Lindert began noticing an alarming pattern of social struggle among girls as young as five, including their own daughters. In today's world, it is likely that your daughter has been faced with bullying and friendship issues, too---and perhaps you're at a loss for how to guide her through these situations effectively. Help is here!
- Please Stop Laughing at Us... byCall Number: 371.782 BLAISBN: 9781933771298Publication Date: 2008-02-09A sequel to bestselling memoir, 'Please Stop Laughing at Me', this groundbreaking investigation walks down the hallways of schools to find realistic solutions to the serious problem of bullying.
- The Bully, the Bullied, and the Not-So Innocent Bystander byCall Number: J 302.343 COL (Parenting)ISBN: 9780062572165Publication Date: 2016-08-09Coloroso helps you recognize the characteristic triad of bullying: the bully who perpetrates the harm; the bullied, who is the target (and who may become a bully); and the not-so-innocent bystanders--peers or siblings who either watch, participate in the bullying or look away, and adults who see bullying as "teasing," not tormenting, and as "boys will be boys" or as " girl drama," not the predatory aggression that it is.
- Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard byCall Number: J 302.343 HIN (Parenting)ISBN: 9781483349930Publication Date: 2014-10-08Cyberbullying occurs when three main components intersect: teens, technology, and trouble. Now in its second edition, this essential guide is completely updated with new research findings and evolving best practices for prevention and response, including: Summaries of recent legal rulings related to teens and technology, A plan for educators, parents, students, and law enforcement to work individually and collaboratively to prevent and respond to cyberbullying, Useful "breakout boxes" highlighting strategies you can implement.
Music CD's
- Take Care: Songs of Friendship and Social Awareness byCall Number: J CD TISBN: 0884501819558Publication Date: 2012Songs about friendship and social awareness intended to prevent bullying. Featuring David Kisor & Friends.
DVD's Non-Fiction
- Bullies are a Pain in the Brain byCall Number: J 302.343 BUL (Parenting)ISBN: 0187215000121Publication Date: 2004Offers kids practical, easy-to-implement solutions for dealing with their own bully problems such as work on building your confidence, staying calm, giving bullies lots of space, telling an adult, and more.
MPAA rating: Ages 6 and up. "Based on the best-selling award-winning book series." - Stop Bullying Now! Video Toolkit byCall Number: J 302.343 STO (Parenting)Publication Date: 2006?As part of the Stop Bullying Now! campaign, this DVD compilation includes 12 animated webisodes featuring school-age characters dealing with bullying episodes, five TV and two radio public service announcements to promote the campaign, and five video workshops developed for professionals in the education, health and safety, mental health, and law-enforcement fields who encounter and deal with bullying behaviors.
- Bully byCall Number: 302.343 BUL (Non-Fiction DVD's)ISBN: 0013132598864Publication Date: 2013This is a character-driven documentary following five kids and families over the course of a school year. Offering insight into different facets of America's bullying crisis, the stories include two families who have lost children to suicide and a mother awaiting the fate of her 14-year-old daughter, who has been incarcerated after bringing a gun on her school bus. Documentary provides an intimate and often shocking glimpse into homes, classrooms, cafeterias and principals' offices.
MPAA rating: PG-13