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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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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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K.A. Mulenga's Animal Adventures

Patty the Pink Pug

For the child who feels like the odd one out. This gentle story helps little ones embrace their unique traits when they

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Dr Lidwine Meffo

For the child who needs a gentle reminder that their unique traits are their superpower and that simple acts of kindness

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Phil the Ventriloquist

Robert Kraus

For the child whose unique talents feel misunderstood by adults, Phil shows how a quirky skill can become a surprising s

Ages 4–8

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Paisley Hanover #1

Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells

For the teen navigating the messy world of high school rumors and social hierarchies while trying to stay true to her ow

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What If a Stranger Approaches You?

For parents looking to empower their child with clear safety rules, this guide helps kids identify safe adults and handl

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Playing in Traffic

For the teen feeling overlooked who needs to understand how manipulation and peer pressure can spiral into dangerous, li

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The Paradise Series #2

Don't Call It Paradise

For the teen processing a confusing or uncomfortable memory from the past. Maddie visits a friend only to realize someth

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Spanish-Infused Picture Books

Susan Middleton Elya

For the child feeling intimidated by a playground peer or nervous about a first competition, this story helps build the

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Aunt Nancy and the Bothersome Visitors

For children learning to set boundaries with tricky people, these funny tales show how a little wit and a cool head can

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For the spirited child who feels stifled by rules and expectations, this Edwardian-era story celebrates the irrepressibl

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Three Tasks for a Dragon

For the child who prefers books and kindness over rough-and-tumble play, this witty quest proves that solving problems w

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Kathryn Erskine

For the teen feeling like an outsider in their own home, this story explores how to find your voice and choose peace in

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Michael J. Rosen

For the child adjusting to a new home who feels a deep, protective connection to the wildlife in their own backyard.

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Frank and the Big Mistake

Martha Brockenbrough

For the child learning to navigate tricky social boundaries when a high-energy houseguest or younger sibling disrupts th

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Michael Rex's Parodies #2

Furious George Goes Bananas

For the child who feels overwhelmed by expectations or misunderstood by adults, this cheeky parody explores setting boun

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This Journal Belongs to Indi: A Cinderella Fractured Fairy Tale

Stephanie True Peters

For the child navigating the ups and downs of a blended family, this modern diary captures the humor and heart of findin

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Claudia Romo Edelman, J. Gia Loving

For the child who feels like an outsider and wants to see how standing up for your authentic self can change the world f

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Nina in That Makes Me Mad!

For the child who experiences big bursts of frustration over broken toys or being misunderstood, this gentle graphic nov

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Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies #1

Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies

For the child whose interests don't quite match their family's expectations, this story celebrates staying true to yours

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Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports

Katherine Locke, Nicole Melleby

For children who love sports but feel like they don't fit the traditional mold, these inspiring true stories celebrate q

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Tyrone O'Saurus Dreams

For the child who feels pressured to follow a path they didn't choose. A gentle story about finding the courage to be a

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Dear God, Help Love, Earl

For the child who feels powerless against a school bully and needs to see the messy, often funny reality of standing up

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Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up

Melissa Thomson

For the child who tries to be good but finds themselves in sticky situations when classmates push their buttons.

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John and Plunk #1

Mine Will, Said John

Helen V. Griffith

For the child who knows exactly what they want and won't settle for less. A patient but persistent boy proves that somet

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