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Books About Standing Up for Yourself for Ages 4–7 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Standing Up for Yourself for Ages 4–7

Learning to say no or asking for a turn can feel like a mountain to climb when you are only five years old. These 1262 stories help your little one find their brave voice in the classroom and on the playground. We have gathered the best picture books to show them that their feelings matter and their words have real power.

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Cover of Don't Rush Me!

For the child who feels overwhelmed by quick transitions and loud environments, this story helps bridge the gap between

Cover of The Wolves in the Walls

The Wolves in the Walls

Lucy is certain there are wolves living inside the walls of her house, even if no one else believes her, in this atmosph

Cover of Molly's Tuxedo

For the child who feels most like themselves in clothes that don't fit traditional expectations: a story about the joy o

Cover of Moving Forward

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Moving Forward

Chris Barton

For the child learning how ordinary people can change the world. This biography explores how collective action and coura

Ages 6–10

Cover of Loud Mouse

Idina Menzel, Cara Mentzel

For the child who has a big personality but feels pressure to stay small, this story celebrates the power of finding and

Cover of Big

Vashti Harrison

For the child who has been made to feel like they take up too much space or don't fit the 'norm.' A moving tribute to se

Cover of Bullying: Children and Adults

Bullying: Children and Adults

Terry Hitchcock

For families and communities looking to foster safety and kindness, this guide provides clear tools to identify, address

Cover of Jacob's New Dress

Jacob's New Dress

Sarah Hoffman, Ian Hoffman

For the child who expresses themselves through creative clothing and the parents supporting their journey toward authent

Cover of Phillis's Big Test

Phillis's Big Test

Catherine Clinton

Young poet Phillis Wheatley must stand before a panel of skeptics in 1772 Boston to prove she is the true author of her

Cover of Brilliant Strengths

Brilliant Strengths

For the child who needs a boost in self-esteem or struggles to see what makes them special. This book helps kids name an

Cover of Red Bird Sings

Gina Capaldi, Q. L. Pearce

For the child who feels caught between different worlds or is searching for the courage to stand up for their heritage a

Cover of A Few Thoughts About Bullying for My Little Friends Everywhere

A Few Thoughts About Bullying for My Little Friends Everywhere

Martha Williams

For the child grappling with peer pressure or unkindness. This gentle guide helps little ones understand bullying and fi

Cover of Mary Wears What She Wants

Mary Wears What She Wants

Mary Edwards Walker defied every rule of her time, serving as a Civil War surgeon and becoming the only woman to ever re

Cover of Teasing Isn't Funny

Dealing with Bullying

Teasing Isn't Funny

Melissa Higgins

For the child who needs help understanding the line between a joke and a jab, this guide helps kids navigate social boun

Cover of Old Hat

Harbet loves his cozy knitted hat, but he can't seem to buy a fruit platter or traffic cone hat fast enough to keep up w

Cover of Picture Book of Jackie Robinson, A

Picture Book of Jackie Robinson, A

Jackie Robinson breaks barriers as the first African American major-league baseball player, showing how one athlete’s co

Cover of Three Billy Goats Gruff, The

Three Billy Goats Gruff, The

A troll in for a surprise meets three goats in diapers and leather jackets in this energetic, humorous retelling of the

Cover of The Orange Shoes

The Orange Shoes

Trinka Hakes Noble

After her prized new shoes are ruined by classmates, Delly uses her creativity and paint to transform them into somethin

Cover of The Story of Sojourner Truth

The Story of Sojourner Truth

Anita Crawford Clark

Isabella Bomefree escaped slavery with her infant daughter and fought a historic legal battle to recover her son before

Cover of Pink is Just a Color and so is Blue

Pink is Just a Color and so is Blue

For the child who feels pressured to fit into traditional roles, this book celebrates the freedom to choose what you lov

Cover of Sometimes People March

Sometimes People March

For the child who asks why people gather in the streets, this book explores how collective action and shared goals can b

Cover of Frank's Red Hat

Frank's Red Hat

For the child who loves to stand out, even when everyone else is trying to blend in. A penguin's bold red hat sparks a j

Cover of Call Me Max

Max starts his first days of school and begins the brave process of finding the right words to tell his new friends who

Cover of What Are You Staring At?

What Are You Staring At?

Joseph Wilkins, Pete Wallis

For the child who has felt targeted for being different or needs to understand the ripple effects of hate, this graphic

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