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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,128 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1045 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
What YOU Can Do About Bullying By Max & Zoey
Ari Magnusson
For the child navigating tricky playground dynamics or witnessing unkindness, this guide offers clear, empowering steps
Ages 5–9
Why Are There Bullies and What Can You Do About Them?
Rich Linville
For the child navigating tricky social dynamics or facing a bully. This guide helps kids understand why some people act
Ages 6–10
Dauntless Path #1
Thorn
Intisar Khanani
For the teenager grappling with a sense of powerlessness or recovering from a history of being silenced, this story expl
Ages 13–18
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The Wimp Versus the Bullies
Jim Bennett
For the child feeling small in the face of school playground drama, this diary-style story provides a relatable path tow
Ages 8–12
Rachel Carson: Pioneer of Ecology
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
From a curious child by the shore to a pioneer of ecology, Rachel Carson’s journey shows how one voice can wake the worl
Ages 7–11
Autism, Bullying and Me
Emily Lovegrove
For neurodivergent children and teens who feel targeted or misunderstood, this practical guide offers specific social to
Ages 7–15
My body is special to me
Besma Yahiaoui, Eva Alfred
For parents looking to empower their child with body safety skills, this guide teaches personal boundaries and the rule
Ages 3–7
Ellie the Elephant
Ellie Is Learning About Bullying
Raina Shephard
For the child who has encountered unkindness on the playground or feels nervous about social dynamics. A gentle guide to
Ages 3–7
In the Land of Giants: My Life in Basketball
Tyrone Bogues, David Levine
Muggsy Bogues defies every doubter who said he was too small, proving his grit as he leads his teams from high school ch
Ages 10–14
Young Dracula #2
Young Dracula & Young Monsters
Michael Lawrence
For the child who feels like an outsider because they don't fit the family mold. A kind-hearted vampire navigates a scho
Ages 7–11
Matt Christopher Sports Classics
Cool as Ice
Matt Christopher
Eleven-year-old Chris is small for his age, but he has to prove he belongs on the ice after being surprisingly picked fo
Ages 8–12
Big Bob, Little Bob
James Howe
For children who feel they don't fit traditional molds or struggle to find common ground with peers who have different i
Ages 4–8
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
The Emperor's New Clothes
Hans Christian Andersen
A vain emperor is swindled by two rascals who promise him a suit of clothes so fine they are invisible to anyone who is
Ages 4–8
Original Fake
Kirstin Cronn-Mills
Introverted Frankie has always been the odd one out in his family of loud performers, until he finds a secret, creative
Ages 12–17
Diary of a Chav #2
Posh and Prejudice
Grace Dent
Surprised by her own intelligence, Shiraz swaps the greasy spoon for a posh academy to see if a brainy new life is truly
Ages 13–17
Rules of Summer #1
Rules of Summer
Joanna Philbin
Seventeen-year-old Rory navigates the rigid social boundaries of the Hamptons when she falls for the son of the wealthy
Ages 12–17
Dudley Penguin
Cuddly Dudley
Jez Alborough
Dudley the penguin just wants to be left alone, but his affectionate family won't stop hugging him. A solo trek away fro
Ages 3–7
Robert Munsch
I'm So Embarrassed!
Robert N. Munsch
Andrew is mortified by his mother's public spit-shining and baby photos, so he hatches a hilarious plan to give her a ta
Ages 4–7
Little Golden Book Biography
Billie Jean King
Anna Membrino
For the child who notices when rules aren't fair: this gentle biography introduces tennis legend Billie Jean King and he
Ages 2–5
My Little Golden Book About
My Little Golden Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Shana Corey
For the child who asks 'why?' and values fairness. This early reader shows how a young girl's stand against a small rule
Ages 5–8
Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior Graphic Novel #2
Path of the Diamond
Cube Kid, Pirate Sourcil
For the child who feels stuck in a pre-determined path: follow a young villager who dares to defy expectations and pursu
Ages 8–12
The Pen Pieyu Adventures #1
Sir Princess Petra
Diane Mae Robinson
For the child who feels boxed in by others' expectations, this story celebrates the courage to swap tea parties for knig
Ages 7–10
She Persisted #9
Coretta Scott King
Kelly Starling Lyons, Chelsea Clinton
For the child learning how to stand up for others, this biography shows how Coretta Scott King used her voice and musica
Ages 6–9
Get Into Character: Plays for a Purpose
Friend or Foe?: Plays about Bullying
Catherine Gourley
For middle schoolers navigating complex social hierarchies and peer pressure. These short scripts help students step int
Ages 10–14
