Picture Books E BER Berenstain Bears and the Bully by Stan and Jan Berenstain, 1993 When she takes a beating from the class bully, Sister Bear learns a valuable lesson in self-defence--and forgiveness. E CAS Bully by Judith Caseley, 2001 Jack and Mickey used to be friends. Now, Jack acts like "Jack the Rat". Jack takes his feelings out on Mickey. Mickey turns things around by making Jack laugh. E HEN Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes, 1991 Chrysanthemum is excited about starting school until she is teased about her name. Luckily, a sensitive and perceptive teacher is there to help. E LAN Four Hens and a Rooster by Lena Landstrom, 2005 As a rooster becomes selfish and takes more and more food for himself, the four hens he lives with decide it is time to revolt.
E LES Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester, 1999 All his classmates make fun of Rodney because he can't pronounce his name, but it is Rodney's speech impediment that drives away the class bully. E LEV Eddie Longpants by Mireille Levert, 2005 Eddie is teased and called names at school for being so tall, but one of the bullies learns that being tall can be a very good thing in certain situations. E MAN Ballerinas Don’t Wear Glasses by Ainslie Manson, 2000 The kids in her class bully Allie about being a ballerina, and her big Brother Ben comes to the rescue. E MCCA Nobody Knew What to Do by Becky Ray McCain, 2001 When bullies pick on a boy at school, a classmate is afraid, but decides that he must do something.
E MED Martha Walks the Dog by Susan Meddaugh, 1998 Martha, a talking dog, rescues the neighbourhood from Bob the bully dog with the help of a parrot. E MUN Enemy Pie by Derek Munson, 2000 One little boy learns an effective recipe for turning a best enemy into a friend.
Fiction J BLU Blubber by Judy Blume, 1974 Jill goes along with the rest of the fifthgrade class in tormenting a class mate and then finds out what it’s like when she, too, becomes a target. J MOS Ameila Takes Command by Marissa Moss, 1998 After a successful stint as commander at Space Camp, Amelia finds it easy to deal with the fifth grade bully. J PRO Cowboy Boy by James Proimos, 2003 Ricky is very afraid of everything, especially the bully at school. But with advice from his grandmother Ricky transforms himself into Cowboy Boy and stands up to Keanu and his henchmen. J SPI Crash by Jerry Spinelli, 1996 This coming-of-age story follows 7th grader John "Crash" Coogan's gradual progression from cocky football jock to mature, sensitive friend, brother and son.
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Monster Mama by Liz Rosenberg, 1993 Patrick Edwards' Mama tames a bunch of obnoxious bullies. No matter how big the bully, Mama will always be bigger. E SIM Hugo and the Bully by Francesca Simon, 1999
Frogs
Hugo is a little frog with a little croak. Pop Eyes and his big bad Bull Frogs delight in making Hugo's life horrid until Hugo turns things around using the element of surprise. E YAS Crow Boy by Taro Yashima, 1955 The new teacher in school discovers the hardships a shy and lonely boy faces to come to school everyday. On talent night the whole town finds he is not slow or stupid, but has some very special talents.
Children’s Information J 302.3 FIE How to Deal With Teasing by Julie Fiedler, 2007 Learn how to recognize teasing, and what you should do about it. J 302.3 HEW How Can I Deal With Bullying by Sally Hewitt, 2009 Presents the problem from the point of view of those touched by the bullying, which will help children to deal with bullying when they see or experience it. J 302.34 AUB The Rainbow Club by Annette Aubrey, 2007 Chloe and Tommy have started a green team, and won't talk to anyone who is not wearing green clothes. Explore with your child the issue of bullying as you read about a school trip to the zoo. J 302.34 JOH Bullies and Gangs by Julie Johnson, 1998 Colour photography and comic strip style illustrations will appeal to younger readers as they are introduced to four children who either bullied or were bullied themselves.
J 302.34 KRA How to Deal with Bullies by Jonathan Kravetz, 2007 Presents information for children about different kinds of bullying, why people bully, how bullying makes everyone feel, and what to do if a child thinks that he is a victim of bullying or is a bully himself. J 302.34 SAN Bullying by Bruce Sanders, 2006 Take a look at how and where bullying happens and why people become bullies. Receive practical advice on how you can deal with bullying at home and school. J 302.34 SLA Bullying: Deal With it Before Push Comes to Shove by Elaine Slavens, 2003 You can take action against bullying, and you don’t have to do it on your own. This book tells you how to deal with bullying, whether you’re a target, a bully or a witness. J 613.6 LEV Keeping Safe by Sarah Levete, 2006 Find out what you can do to avoid or deal with difficult situations that may arise at home, at school, in the street, or even playing on the computer.
Adult Information 302.34 KOW Cyber Bullying by Robin Kowalski, 2008 Provides educators, parents, psychologists and policy-makers with critical prevention techniques and strategies for effectively addressing electronic bullying. 371.58 BEA The Bully Free Classroom by Allan L. Beane, 2005 Over 100 prevention and intervention strategies to help you create a classroom where everyone feels valued and where the code of silence on bullying is broken. 371.58 COL The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander by Barbara Coloroso, 2002 Gives parents, caregivers, educators and kids the tools to break the cycle of violence. 649.64 VOO The Parents Book about Bullying by William Voors, 2000 Helpful advice for parents on both sides of the bullying fence. Offers practical support for parents of both "victims" and "bullies".
Revised February 2009
Braving Bullies