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Books for Bullying for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Bullying for Ages 8–11

Bullying at this age gets more sophisticated and harder to see. Social exclusion, rumor-spreading, the cruelty that happens in whispers. These 1,079 chapter books don't offer easy fixes. They offer the more useful thing: characters navigating the same impossible situation and finding their way through.

1,079 books

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Beat The Bully - Activate Your Inner Superhero

For children facing schoolyard conflicts or social intimidation, this guide transforms self-defense into an 'inner super

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Navigating Friendships #1

He's Not Just Teasing!

Jennifer Licate

For the child who struggles to tell the difference between playful joking and words that truly hurt. Malcolm learns how

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What YOU Can Do About Bullying By Max & Zoey

For the child navigating tricky playground dynamics or witnessing unkindness, this guide offers clear, empowering steps

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Wimpy Is the New Cool

Zainab Abdullahi

For the child who feels like they don't fit in or worries their quiet nature is a weakness. This guide helps kids turn s

Ages 8–14

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Don't Be Your Own Bully

Kerri Golding Oransky

For the child who is their own harshest critic, this book helps transform negative self-talk into a kinder, more compass

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Thank You, Mr. Falker

Patricia Polacco

For the child who feels like they are the only one struggling to keep up. This moving autobiography celebrates the teach

Cover of Bruno's Hat

For the child who felt pressured to join in when others were being unkind. A vibrant story about the bravery it takes to

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It's Brave to Be Kind

Natasha Daniels

A guided workbook for children who want to understand others better, stand up to bullying, and build a more compassionat

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Inspiring Stories for Amazing Boys Who Believe in Themselves

For the boy navigating self-doubt or social pressures, these short stories offer relatable examples of courage, kindness

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Being Me: A Kid's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Self-Esteem

For the pre-teen navigating the ups and downs of middle school social life, this guide offers practical tools to handle

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Be A Stoic Superhero - Stoicism For Kids Made Easy & Fun

For the child who struggles with big reactions to small problems. This guide uses superhero training to help kids master

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Create Your Own #1

Create Your Own Kindness

Becky Goddard-Hill

A practical guide for children navigating big emotions and social pressures, offering 50 science-backed activities to cu

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Arthur Chapter Books #18

Arthur and the Binky Rules

Stephen Krensky, Marc Brown

This is a list of characters featured in the PBS Kids television show Arthur, based on the book series by Marc Brown.

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Garmann's Street

Quirky collage illustrations capture the heavy heart and quiet moments of a young Norwegian boy dealing with the pain of

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Six different classmates share their perspectives on the messy reality of middle school, from the sting of bullying to t

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Get Ready for Gaby #1

A Crazy Mixed-Up Spanglish Day

For the child navigating the nerves of school plays and playground bullies while finding pride in their unique multicult

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Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen

Bernice is a self-proclaimed bully, but life changes fast when she is sent to live in a tiny town with her aunt, who hap

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Bearhide and Crow

Paul Brett Johnson

Laughter and cleverness save the day in this original trickster tale set deep in the heart of Appalachia.

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Fairytale Reform #1

Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin

Liesl Shurtliff

Young Rump is tired of being the butt of the joke and sets out on a funny, magical quest to uncover the power of his tru

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Nobody Bullies Bub!

Michele Lynn Seigfried

For the child who has ever felt judged for how they look or for being part of a group that is misunderstood by others.

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My Friend Percy's Magical Gym Shoes

For the child who feels small or ordinary, this story explores how a little bit of 'magic' and a lot of belief can help

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Kobi Learns About Bullying

For the child who is experiencing unkind treatment from peers or needs help recognizing the difference between teasing a

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For the child grappling with the guilt of a mistake or the fear of being an outsider. This story explores navigating a n

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Bullying for Other Ages

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