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Books About Standing Up for Yourself for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Standing Up for Yourself for Ages 0–3

Explore our collection of children's books about standing up for yourself recommended for kids ages 0–3.

217 books

Cover of Mine Will, Said John

John and Plunk #1

Mine Will, Said John

Helen V. Griffith

John's parents suggest everything from frogs to chameleons, but he holds out with quiet determination until he gets the

Cover of Unstoppable

A bird and a crab lead a forest-wide team of animals using their combined traits to take on a megamall development and t

Cover of Little Clam

Dangers lurk at the edge of the sea, but a determined little clam uses his strong foot to dig deep and outsmart the pred

Cover of The Right One for Roderic

The Right One for Roderic

For the child who feels like a square peg in a round hole. Roderic the dragon searches for a way to express his unique s

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Cover of This Book Is Red

Books That Drive Kids Crazy! #2

This Book Is Red

Beck Stanton, Matt Stanton

For the child who loves to argue and be right. This hilarious exercise in reverse psychology turns storytime into a spir

Cover of Mabel A Mermaid Fable

Mabel A Mermaid Fable

Rowboat Watkins

For the child who feels like they don't quite sparkle as much as their peers, this quirky tale celebrates finding your o

Cover of It's Snowing!

The snow is falling and Albert is ready to build a magnificent castle, but first he must find the courage to tell his fr

Cover of Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish

Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish

Ernest the Sea Monster has to find a way for the whole class to play together when a bossy new fish starts bullying the

Cover of Go Away, Big Green Monster!

Ed Emberley's Monsters #1

Go Away, Big Green Monster!

Bright yellow eyes and a long blue nose slowly appear through die-cut pages, giving you the power to make the big green

Cover of Cuddly Dudley

Dudley the penguin just wants to be left alone, but his affectionate family won't stop hugging him. A solo trek away fro

Cover of Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)

Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)

Doug loves lot of things, but he does not like hugs. High-fives, waves, and clear boundaries help show that everyone has

Cover of Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship

Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship

Edward Hemingway

Mac the apple doesn't mind that his best friend is a worm, even when the other apples start to tease him for his unusual

Cover of The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Paul Galdone Nursery Classics

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

For the child learning to handle bullies or facing a scary obstacle, this classic tale shows how brains and bravery can

Cover of Ebbie

Eddie is determined to be seen as a big kid and starts taking clever steps to drop his baby nickname once and for all.

Cover of Geraldine's Blanket

Geraldine the Pig #1

Geraldine's Blanket

Geraldine's parents say she's too old for her tattered baby blanket, so she uses her creativity to transform it into som

Cover of Real Giraffes Wear High-heel Shoes

Real Giraffes Wear High-heel Shoes

For the child who loves to dress up in ways that surprise others, this story celebrates the joy of being yourself and fi

Cover of The Hide-and-Scare Bear

The Hide-and-Scare Bear

A mischievous bear loves jumping out to startle his neighbors until a patient rabbit shows him that being kind is even m

Cover of There Are Monsters Everywhere

There's Something in My Room #4

There Are Monsters Everywhere

Convinced that monsters have moved into every corner of his house, a determined boy signs up for karate class to take ch

Cover of Bad Kitty Does Not Like Snow

Bad Kitty Does Not Like Snow

Kitty is back and she has a very clear message: she does not like the cold, she does not like the wet, and she absolutel

Cover of Juno Doesn't Like Bullying

Juno Doesn't Like Bullying

Barbara Kiskis, Deborah Young

Juno from Facebook shares her best advice on how to stand up for yourself and handle bullies with confidence.

Cover of Lion's Lunch?

For the child who needs a boost of confidence to face big, scary problems with calm words and clever thinking.

Cover of How to Be a Lion

How to Be a Lion

For the child who feels they don't quite fit the mold and needs encouragement to stay true to their gentle heart despite

Cover of Toads on Toast

For the child who needs to know that being clever is just as powerful as being big. A funny lesson in using your wits to

Cover of Dogs Don't Do Ballet

Dogs Don't Do Ballet

For the child who feels their true passions don't quite fit the mold others have set for them.

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