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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
870 books about standing up for yourself
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Board Books
Picture Books
Early Readers
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The Paper Bag Princess
Robert Munsch
Armed only with a paper bag and her sharp wits, Princess Elizabeth sets out to outsmart a dragon and rescue a very ungra
Ages 3–8
Bullies Stink
Audra Heatly Blazey
Skippy and Peter learn that standing together is the best way to face their fears and handle a bully.
Ages 4–8
Tug-of-War
John Burningham
When a big elephant and a heavy hippo start bullying a small hare, he uses a clever rope trick to prove that brains are
Ages 3–7
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Let's Talk #4
It's OK to Say No
Molly Potter
Gentle explanations and colorful scenes help explain personal boundaries, the importance of asking permission, and why i
Ages 4–7
Berenstain Bears First Time Books
No Girls Allowed
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Sister Bear is too good at baseball for the boys' comfort, so Brother Bear and his friends try to start a club that leav
Ages 4–8
Those Darn Squirrels #2
Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door
Adam Rubin
Muffins the cat is terrorizing the neighborhood birds and squirrels, forcing the local rodents to engineer a wild plan t
Ages 4–8
I Can Read!
The Witch Who Was Afraid of Witches
Alice Low
Tired of being bossed around by her older sisters, Wendy the little witch makes a magical Halloween discovery that helps
Ages 4–8
Ballerino Nate
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Nate falls in love with the beauty of ballet, but he must find the confidence to keep dancing after his brother claims i
Ages 4–8
The Last Laugh
Jose Aruego, Ariane Dewey
Watch a clever duck use its wits to outmaneuver a bullying snake in this playful, wordless story where brains beat brawn
Ages 3–7
Mr. Keene #1
A Fine, Fine School
Sharon Creech
Principal Keene decides that school should happen every single day, including holidays and summer, until a student helps
Ages 4–8
Daisy Comes Home
Jan Brett
Daisy the hen is swept away in a basket down the Li River, finding the courage to stand up for herself after an unexpect
Ages 4–8
Say Something!
Peter H. Reynolds
Every action, word, and whisper has the power to spark change and show the world exactly what you believe in.
Ages 4–8
The Wild Washerwomen
John Yeoman
Seven fed-up washerwomen abandon their suds for an uncontrollable rampage through the countryside until they meet a grou
Ages 4–8
Bartholomew Cubbins #1
The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
Dr. Seuss
Bartholomew Cubbins faces the bizarre wrath of King Derwin when his simple peasant hat begins to multiply in increasingl
Ages 5–9
How the Indians Bought the Farm
Craig Kee Strete, Michelle Netten Chacon
A clever chief uses quick wit and hilarious tall tales to convince a government official that forest animals are actuall
Ages 5–9
Owl Diaries #19
Eva for President
Rebecca Elliott
When a class election at Treetop Elementary looks like it will have only one candidate, Eva makes a bold decision to run
Ages 5–8
Wanda's Words Got Stuck
Lucy Rowland
Wanda is a shy little witch who loses her voice at school, but a magic contest and a new friend named Flo might help her
Ages 3–7
Monster High: Junior Novels
Ghoul Power
Perdita Finn
When the villainous zombie Moanica D’Kay causes trouble at Monster High, the best ghoulfriends must band together to sav
Ages 4–8
Oliver Button Is a Sissy
Tomie dePaola
Oliver Button stays true to himself and his love of dancing, proving that his classmates' unkind names cannot stop him f
Ages 4–8
Volcano Valley #3
Dino Boulder Ball
Jonathan Emmett
Small Cosmo and slow Patty prove that wit and heart can overcome a massive bully when they face off against a terrifying
Ages 5–7
Flossie & the Fox
Patricia C. McKissack
A clever little girl refuses to be intimidated by a notorious egg-stealing fox, calmly demanding he prove his identity b
Ages 4–9
Elephant & Piggie #4
There Is a Bird on Your Head!
Mo Willems
Gerald is having a very stressful day because there is a bird on his head, and he is about to find out that two birds ar
Ages 4–8
Little Boost
Fuchsia Fierce
Christianne Jones
Fuchsia Fierce may be small, but she is tough, smart, and bold. Her vibrant story proves that true confidence comes in e
Ages 4–8
The Questioneers Picture Books #4
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
Andrea Beaty
When her grandfather is hurt at a dangerous landfill, Sofia Valdez decides to turn the mess into a park and faces down t
Ages 4–8
