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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
20 books about standing up for yourself
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Clear
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
Pete the Cat: I Can Read!
Too Cool for School
Kimberly Dean, James Dean
Pete the Cat has a closet full of options but cant decide what to wear to school, leading to a colorful and creative dis
Ages 4–6
See the Cat #1
See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog
David LaRochelle
Max the dog is very frustrated because the book he lives in keeps telling everyone he is a cat in this silly, interactiv
Ages 4–8
Marvin Redpost #2
Why Pick on Me?
Louis Sachar
A single misunderstanding at recess spiraling out of control leaves nine-year-old Marvin facing the terrifying possibili
Ages 6–9
Robert Munsch
Stephanie's Ponytail
Robert Munsch
Stephanie keeps inventing wild new hairstyles to be original, but when the whole school copies her every move, she hatch
Ages 4–8
Monster High: Passport to Reading #3
Catty Noir Finds Her Voice
Perdita Finn
Pop star Catty Noir heads to Boo York for a comet celebration, hoping a change of scenery will help her find the music i
Ages 5–8
Pinkalicious
Pinkalicious: Merry Pinkmas!
Victoria Kann
Pinkalicious dreams of a bright pink artificial tree, but her family insists on a real one until a Christmas Eve surpris
Ages 4–8
See the Cat #2
See the Dog: Three Stories About a Cat
David LaRochelle
Max the dog is out sick, so Baby Cakes the cat steps in to do his job, even if she has her own feline way of fetching an
Ages 4–8
Beginner Books
I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!
Dr. Seuss
Not even a parade or the United States Marines can convince this incredibly sleepy boy to leave the comfort of his warm
Ages 4–8
The Three Silly Girls Grubb
John Hassett, Ann Hassett
Three clever sisters must use their wits to get past Ugly-Boy Bobby, the bridge-dwelling bully standing between them and
Ages 4–8
Puffin Easy-to-Read
I Am Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks, James Haskins
For the child learning how one person's quiet courage can change the world. This first-person account helps young reader
Ages 6–9
Song Lee #3
Song Lee and the "I Hate You" Notes
Suzy Kline
The students in Room 2B are baffled when their kindest classmate receives mean notes, until she finds a clever way to re
Ages 6–9
Martha Speaks #6
Perfectly Martha
Susan Meddaugh
When the Perfect Pup Institute begins turning local dogs into obedient robots, Martha decides it is time to take a stand
Ages 4–8
The Barkers #1
Kit and Kat
Tomie dePaola
Two little kittens navigate the excitement of a grandparent's house, the thrill of bike rides, and the challenge of deal
Ages 4–6
Rights and Responsibilities
How Rights Were Won
Nick Hunter
For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this guide explores the brave people who fought for equality an
Ages 8–12
Too Small Tola #4
Too Small Tola Makes It Count
Atinuke
Tola loves using math to help her neighbors in Lagos, but she must find a new kind of strength when her classmates accus
Ages 6–9
Usborne First Reading
Clever Rabbit and the Lion
Susanna Davidson
For the child learning that being small doesn't mean being powerless. This classic fable shows how quick thinking can so
Ages 5–7
Bad Kitty #1
Bad Kitty Does Not Like Snow
Nick Bruel
Kitty is back and she has a very clear message: she does not like the cold, she does not like the wet, and she absolutel
Ages 2–5
Beany #1
Don't Call Me Beanhead!
Susan Wojciechowski
From a high-stakes talent show to a loose tooth, Beany navigates the small but momentous dramas of elementary school lif
Ages 6–9
Read-it! Readers
The Bossy Rooster
Margaret Nash
A very bossy rooster rules the barnyard with an iron wing until he comes face-to-face with a stationary rival on top of
Ages 4–7
