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Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit

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Standing Up for Yourself

764 books about standing up for yourself

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You are an Amazing Girl

For the young girl who feels hesitant or compares herself to others, these stories offer relatable paths toward self-acc

Cover of Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf

Clever Polly and the Wolf #1

Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf

Catherine Storr

For the child who needs to feel capable in the face of big problems. Polly uses calm logic and quick thinking to stay on

Cover of Rules the School

Katie Woo

Rules the School

Fran Manushkin

For the child navigating the ups and downs of the classroom, from learning to tell the truth to handling a playground te

Ages 5–7

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21st Century Junior Library: Character Education

For the child learning to navigate playground dynamics, this guide helps identify bullying behaviors and understand thei

Cover of Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers

Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers

Karen B. Winnick

For the child who wonders if their small voice can truly make a difference in the world. A gentle look at how one girl's

Cover of Dreamcatcher

For the middle-schooler struggling with frequent moves and the feeling of never quite fitting in as the perpetual new ki

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Walking on the Boundaries of Change

For the teenager navigating the messy transitions of middle and high school, from shifting friendships to the search for

Cover of The Gray City

Torben Kuhlmann

For the child feeling small in a big, serious world, this striking story shows how one person's creative spark can light

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Better With Butter

Victoria Piontek

For the child whose worries feel too big to carry, this moving story explores how an unlikely bond with a rescue animal

Cover of My Name Is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River

My Name Is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River

For the child who feels caught between two worlds, this bilingual collection of poems explores the courage it takes to n

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Lucky & Mr Croco

When Things Feel Uncomfortable

For the child learning to navigate tricky social situations and physical red flags, this guide builds confidence in sett

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Babaroo the Alien

Babaroo the Alien Learns about Bullies

For the child encountering unkind behavior for the first time, follow a friendly alien as he learns to identify bullying

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Something's Fishy, Hazel Green!

For the inquisitive child who loves a good puzzle and cares deeply about the adults in their community. Hazel's curiosit

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A Problem Shared

Talking About Bullying

Louise Spilsbury

Empower your child with the tools to identify and handle bullying. This guide offers practical advice for staying safe a

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Stand Up to Bullying!

Elizabeth Verdick, Phyllis Kaufman Goodstein

For children navigating social friction or targeted behavior. This guide offers practical, safe ways to identify bullyin

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Social Skills: Dealing with People #8

Sometimes Jokes Aren't Funny

Amanda F. Doering

For the child who feels hurt by a friend's 'just kidding' remarks, this book helps distinguish between playful teasing a

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What Would Jesus Do #2

Bully-Proof Friends

Lucia S, Sybrand Jvr

For the child navigating tricky playground dynamics, this story offers clear strategies for standing up to unkindness th

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Let the Children March

Monica Clark-Robinson

For the child learning how to find their voice when things aren't fair. This moving story shows how even the youngest pe

Cover of Horrid Henrys Football Kit

Horrid Henry #22

Horrid Henrys Football Kit

Francesca Simon

For the child who thrives on mischief and competition, especially when it comes to outsmarting a sibling or winning on t

Cover of Horrid Henry's Evil Enemies

Horrid Henry's Evil Enemies

Francesca Simon

For the child who feels like they are always in trouble or the one who loves to see what happens when a rule-breaker pus

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Franklin's Bicycle Helmet

Paulette Bourgeois, Eva Moore, Sean Jeffrey

For the child who is worried about looking different or being teased for following safety rules. Help them find the cour

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Heidi Heckelbeck #30

Heidi Heckelbeck for Class President

For the child learning to navigate school competition, this magical early chapter book explores finding your voice and s

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They Called Me Burnt Head Collard Greens

Maxine Thomas Davis

For the child who has ever felt self-conscious about their hair or appearance, this story offers a path from being tease

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Pearl Fairweather Pirate Captain

Jayneen Sanders

For the child who needs to see that leadership is about kindness and respect, not just being the boss.

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