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Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself
Standing Up for Yourself Books for Kids | Wonderlit
3,128 books about standing up for yourself
0–3 yrs
214 books
4–7 yrs
1045 books
8–11 yrs
1095 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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
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726 books
Bob Marley Children's 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
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
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
Matilda
Roald Dahl
Matilda is a brilliant girl with a cruel headmistress and neglectful parents, but she soon discovers a secret power that
Ages 8–12
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 #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
Revolting Rhymes
Roald Dahl
Forget the happily-ever-after; these six classic fairy tales get a mischievous makeover with rhyming twists and hilariou
Ages 7–12
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
