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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
2,987 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
202 books
4–7 yrs
996 books
8–11 yrs
1056 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books
The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
For the child feeling the tug of the 'wrong crowd' or struggling to say no. Help your little one navigate peer pressure
Ages 4–8
House Arrest #2
Knockout
K.A. Holt
After years of being treated as fragile due to childhood illness, Levi finds strength and freedom when he discovers a se
Ages 9–12
The Berenstain Bears First Time Books
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing
Jan Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child learning that words can hurt or dealing with a schoolyard bully. This classic story helps kids see teasing
Ages 3–8
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694 books
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Who Was Coretta Scott King?
Gail Herman
For the young reader curious about the heroes behind history, this biography introduces a woman whose courage helped cha
Ages 8–12
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #117
Karen's Mistake
Ann M. Martin
For the child facing an unfair accusation at school, Karen's journey offers a relatable path to standing up for the trut
Ages 7–9
Pinkalicious Picture Books #2
Purplicious
Victoria Kann, Elizabeth Kann
Pinkalicious feels blue when the other girls say her favorite color is for babies, but she soon learns that staying true
Ages 4–8
Degrassi Junior High #4
Caitlin
Catherine Dunphy
For the young teen finding their voice, this story follows Caitlin as she balances school life with a growing passion fo
Ages 12–15
Baby-Sitters Little Sister #107
Karen's Copycat
Ann M. Martin
For the child feeling frustrated by a friend who won't stop mimicking them, this story explores the limits of flattery a
Ages 7–10
The Baby-Sitters Club #70
Shannon's Story
Ann M. Martin
For the girl navigating the tricky balance between old loyalties and new friendships while finding her own voice in a ti
Ages 8–12
Ninja Tales #2
Ninja Red Riding Hood
Corey Rosen Schwartz
The Big Bad Wolf gets more than he bargained for when he encounters a Red Riding Hood who has mastered the art of the ni
Ages 4–8
Snappsy the Alligator #1
Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)
Julie Falatko
Snappsy just wants to go to the grocery store, but a pesky narrator keeps insisting he is up to something much more devi
Ages 4–8
Cesaria Feels the Beat
Denise Rosario Adusei
Cesaria refuses to wear shoes for her Carnival dance because she hears the music best through the rhythmic vibrations in
Ages 4–8
Camp of the Angel
Aileen Arrington
Eleven-year-old Jordan finds the inner strength to protect her brother and stand up to her father after a stray cat ente
Ages 10–14
Dinofours #11
It's Snowing!
Steve Metzger
The snow is falling and Albert is ready to build a magnificent castle, but first he must find the courage to tell his fr
Ages 3–6
Sea Monster #2
Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish
Kate Messner
Ernest the Sea Monster has to find a way for the whole class to play together when a bossy new fish starts bullying the
Ages 3–7
Alt Ed
Catherine Atkins
Susan, an overweight tenth grader, begins to find her voice after joining an after-school counseling group with a divers
Ages 12–17
Save Me a Seat
Sarah Weeks, Gita Varadarajan
Ravi is new from India and Joe has always lived here, but a shared bully brings these two very different fifth graders t
Ages 8–12
Girl Dad
Sean Williams
For the child facing the sting of playground cliques or struggling to find where they fit in when social circles shift.
Ages 8–12
Anansi the Spider #1
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Eric A. Kimmel
For the child who enjoys outsmarting others or needs a playful lesson on why trickery doesn't always pay off.
Ages 4–8
Nigeria Jones
Ibi Zoboi
For the teenager beginning to question inherited beliefs and seeking the courage to define their own path while navigati
Ages 14–18
Black Girl You Are Atlas
Renée Watson
For the girl navigating the weight of the world, this moving poetry collection celebrates the strength, heritage, and mu
Ages 12–18
Bob Marley Song Books #3
Get Up, Stand Up
Bob Marley, Cedella Marley
Bob Marley's iconic lyrics come to life as a young girl finds the courage to stand up against teasing and help her class
Ages 4–8
No More Secrets for Me
Oralee Wachter
For parents seeking to empower children with body safety tools: four stories help kids recognize inappropriate touch and
Ages 6–10
The Book of Mean People
Toni Morrison, Slade Morrison
A young bunny encounters many difficult personalities and discovers his own gentle, clever way to stay true to himself w
Ages 4–8
