Picture Books: Bullying

Alexander, Claire. Lucy and the Bully J PIC ALE
When a mean classmate in preschool wrecks Lucy's artwork, she discovers that they can be friends once he stops being jealous of her.

Aruego, Jose. The Last Laugh J PIC ARU

Bateman, Teresa. The Bully-Blocker Club J PIC BAT
When Lottie is bothered by a bully at school, she helps start a club where everyone is welcome.

Berenstain, Stan and Jan. The Berenstain Bears and the Bully J PIC BER
When she takes a beating from the class bully, Sister Bear learns a valuable lesson in self-defense--and forgiveness.

Bottner, Barbara. Bootsie Barker Bites J PIC BOT and Jpb PIC BOT
Bootsie Barker only wants to play games in which she bites, until one day her friend comes up with a better game.

Brown, Marc Tolan. Arthur’s April Fools J PIC BRO
Arthur worries about remembering his magic tricks for the April Fool's Day assembly and Binky's threat to pulverize him.

Browne, Anthony. Willy the Champ Jpb PIC B
Not very good at sports or fighting, mild-mannered Willy nevertheless proves he's the champ when the local bully shows up.

Carlson, Nancy L. Loudmouth George and the Sixth-Grade Bully Jpb PIC C
After having his lunch repeatedly stolen by a bully twice his size, Loudmouth George and his friend Harriet teach him a lesson he'll never forget.

De Paola, Tomie. Trouble in the Barkers' Class J PIC DEP
When a new girl in the Barkers' class, Carole Anne, acts like a bully, the students try talking to her and ignoring her until Morgie finally discovers what is wrong and finds a way to fix it.

Finn, Carrie. Kids Talk About Bullying J PARENT’S CORNER PIC FIN
Gives advice on dealing with bullies.

Johnston, Marianne. Dealing with Bullying J PARENT’S CORNER 303.69 JOH
Describes what is meant by bullying; then goes on to explain why bullies act as they do, how to deal with them, and how to stop being one.

Kasza, Keiko. The Rat and the Tiger Jpb PIC K
In his friendship with Rat, Tiger takes advantage and plays the bully because of his greater size, but one day Rat stands up for his rights.

Keats, Ezra Jack. Goggles! J PIC KEA
Two boys must outsmart the neighborhood bullies before they can enjoy their new treasure, a pair of lensless motorcycle goggles.

Landström, Lena. Four Hens and a Rooster J PIC LAN

Lester, Helen. Hooway for Wodney Wat J PIC LES
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.

Ludwig, Trudy. Just Kidding J PARENT’S CORNER PIC LUD
With help from his father, older brother, and teacher, D.J. learns how to handle a classmate who claims that his mean-spirited "teasing" is just a joke.

Ludwig, Trudy. My Secret Bully J PARENT’S CORNER PIC LUD

McCain, Becky R. Nobody Knew What to Do: a Story About Bullying J PARENT’S CORNER PIC MCC
When bullies pick on a boy at school, a classmate is afraid, but decides that he must do something.

Meddaugh, Susan. Martha Walks the Dog J PIC MED
Martha the talking dog rescues the neighborhood from a bully dog with the help of a parrot.

Morimoto, Junko. The Two Bullies J PIC MOR
Two bullies, one from China and one from Japan, inadvertently intimidate one another before meeting face to face and never fight as a result.

Moss, Peggy. Say Something J PARENT’S CORNER PIC MOS
A child who never says anything when other children are being teased or bullied finds herself in their position one day when jokes are made at her expense and no one speaks up.

Nickle, John. The Ant Bully J PIC NIC
Lucas learns a lesson about bullying when he is pulled into the ant hole he has been tormenting.

Otoshi, Kathryn. One J PIC OTO
A number/color book reminding us that it just takes one to make everyone count.

Pearson, Tracey Campbell. Myrtle J PIC PEA
With the help of her favorite Aunt Tizzy, Myrtle learns to overcome her fear of the mean next-door neighbor.

Penn, Audrey. Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully J PIC PEN
When Chester tells his mother about the school bully, she asks him to gather his friends to hear a story about getting along with people who are prickly.

Polacco, Patricia. Mr. Lincoln’s Way J PIC POL
When Mr. Lincoln, "the coolest principal in the whole world," discovers that Eugene, the school bully, knows a lot about birds, he uses this interest to help Eugene overcome his intolerance.

Roche, Denis. Mim, Gym, and June J PIC ROC
When the second grade starts to take gym class with the third graders, Mim finds herself intimidated by the larger June.

Rosenberg, Liz. Monster Mama J PIC ROS
Patrick Edward's fierce monster mother helps him deal with some obnoxious bullies.