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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+
Don't Hug Doug (He Doesn't Like It)
Carrie Finison
Doug loves lot of things, but he does not like hugs. High-fives, waves, and clear boundaries help show that everyone has
Ages 3–7
Tyrone the Dinosaur #1
Tyrone the Horrible
Hans Wilhelm
Boland the dinosaur lives in a swamp forest where a giant bully makes life difficult, until the little dinosaur discover
Ages 4–8
Best Enemies #1
Best Enemies
Kathleen Leverich
Schoolyard dynamics take a sharp turn when Felicity decides to be kind, only for Priscilla to realize she actually prefe
Ages 7–10
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12–18 yrs
694 books
Reformed
Justin Weinberger
After a prank goes wrong, Ian Hart is sent to a tough reform school where he must finally learn to stand up to bullies a
Ages 8–12
Wheetle: A Little Wagon with a Big Heart
Cindy Derby
Wheetle is a helpful wagon who always says yes to his friends, until a wobbly wheel and a loud pop force him to realize
Ages 4–8
Shady Baby #1
Shady Baby
Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to say no or stand up for others, this playful story celebrates the power
Ages 4–8
Leon #2
Leon and the Champion Chip
Allen Kurzweil
Leon applies real science from his classroom to a potato chip tasting contest as he tries to beat the school bully at hi
Ages 8–12
The Bet's On, Lizzie Bingman!
Rhea Beth Ross
Lizzie strikes a bold summer bet with her brother to prove women deserve equal rights, leading her into adventures unhea
Ages 10–14
Andiamo, Weasel!
Rose Marie Grant
A sneaky weasel has run off with the entire corn harvest, leaving a tiny crow to find her own big strength in the middle
Ages 4–8
Call Me Drog
Sue Cowing
Parker is stuck with a sinister, talking puppet that won't leave his hand, forcing him to find his own voice to confront
Ages 8–12
Joe #2
You're So Amazing!
James Catchpole, Lucy Catchpole
Joe is just trying to play with his friend Simone, but he wishes people would stop calling him amazing for doing everyda
Ages 4–8
Felix and Fiona #3
Felix Stands Tall
Rosemary Wells
Felix is thrilled to win the talent show as a dancing pixie, but he must find his inner strength when a bully's insults
Ages 4–8
Wodney Wat #1
Hooway for Wodney Wat
Helen Lester
Rodney gets teased for his speech impediment, but a showdown with the class bully proves that his unique way of talking
Ages 4–8
Ever After High #1
The Storybook of Legends
Shannon Hale
Raven Queen doesn't want to be evil, but at Ever After High, refusing to follow your fairytale destiny might mean the en
Ages 8–12
Myth-O-Mania #8
Go for the Gold, Atalanta!
Kate McMullan
Atalanta will only marry the man who can beat her in a footrace in this humorous, modern retelling of the classic Greek
Ages 8–12
The Adventures of Isabel
Ogden Nash
The unstoppable Isabel faces down hungry giants and wicked witches with a calm spirit and a feisty attitude in this play
Ages 4–8
Tigers, Not Daughters
Samantha Mabry
Three sisters in San Antonio are haunted by the memory of their older sister while struggling to escape their father's r
Ages 14–18
Understanding Disability
Disability Pride
Erin Hawley
For the child curious about why some people use wheelchairs or hearing aids, this book celebrates the history and commun
Ages 8–12
Class Critters #1
Madison Morris Is Not a Mouse!
Kathryn Holmes
For the child who feels overlooked or struggles to speak up, this story follows a quiet girl finding her courage through
Ages 8–12
Twopence a Tub
Susan Price
For the young person starting to question why the world is unfair and how one voice, joined with others, can spark chang
Ages 11–15
Unstoppable!
Maggie Nichols
For the young athlete or advocate learning to find their voice and reclaim their joy after facing systemic injustice or
Ages 12–18
Dealing with Bullying
Sometimes Jokes Aren't Funny
Amanda F. Doering
Animal characters show how words meant as jokes can sometimes be used to bully and offer ways to stand up for yourself a
Ages 5–9
Chicana Falsa: And Other Stories of Death, Identity, and Oxnard
Michele M. Serros
Growing up in Oxnard, a young girl writes about the witty and sometimes painful reality of being caught between two diff
Ages 13–18
Freedom Summer
Susan Goldman Rubin
For the child questioning why the world isn't always fair. This historical account explores the courage of activists fig
Ages 10–14
