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In Resisting Bullying, beginning readers will learn concrete strategies to help them stop different forms of bullying.

Aided by little elfin characters, this helpful handbook delves into the who, what, and why's of bullying-and, most importantly, the how's of thwarting bullies. Kids will learn nonviolent ways to assert and protect themselves-and when to ask for adult help. Together, kids and caring grown-ups can banish bullies in schools and neighborhoods.

"Two sides to every story ... helping kids learn compassion and understanding. Teach children ages 5 to 7 about empathy and putting themselves in someone else's shoes. In this entry into bullying books for kids, they'll read about how best friends Ava and Sofia handle a problem with bullying. The story is told twice, first from Sofia's point of view, and then from Ava's, so kids can experience how their feelings change when they see things from a...

Illustrated tale that teaches children and adults how to be proactive when confronted by bullying.

This collection of articles pro and con on bullying examines whether bullying is a dangerous and growing problem, the extent to which cyberbullying is a major problem, the types of people targeted for bullying, and how bullying affects older victims.

Themes: Bullying, Tattling, Being an Outcast, Friendship, Cheating, Morals, Ethics. Chris and others are tormented by the school bully, Phil. But no one speaks up because of "the code." That's until Chris decides it is time for a change. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters...

Chase does not remember falling off the roof, in fact he does not remember anything about himself, and when he gets back to middle school he begins to learn who he was through the reactions of the other kids--trouble is, he really is not sure he likes the Chase that is being revealed, but can he take the opportunity amnesia has provided and restart his life?

Going to school used to be fun for Ana and her classmates, but ever since the new girl, Emma, started bossing people around, the fun has left. When Emma starts being outright mean to the other kids, Ana and her friends will have an even bigger problem to solve. Through teamwork and bravery, the class tries to make a change for the better for themselves and for Emma.

This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another-from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A.

Twelve-year-old Max, who has an extreme overbite, must navigate sibling rivalry and middle school bullies. Max Plink's life is complicated. Her parents aren't getting along. The school bullies are relentless, and her own sister is the cruelest of them. Worst of all, her mouth is a mess. With a mismatched puzzle of a jaw, Max has a Class II malocclusion, otherwise known as a severe overbite. She already has braces, which means she lives on Advil and...