Love to play down at the park.
Mr. Fish wants to help.
He knows bullying is wrong!
Is he really that strong?
The New York Times–bestselling Pout-Pout Fish teaches a bully shark about kindness and being a friend in this original picture book. Swim along as he discovers the strength of his community, and the power of his own voice.
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Simple and bright, The Too Small Elephant empowers young readers to respond to the behavior of others with kindness and understanding. The story of Emmaline, a very small elephant, reveals that sometimes those choosing to hurt others are most in need of our kindness. It takes the brave words of a new friend to inspire Emmaline to face her insecurities. Will her friends forgive her?
Enjoy this beautifully illustrated book called Ella and The Mighties, written by 19-year-old Jonna Samuelson and 21-year-old Michael Hernandez! Ella and The Mighties is a book about bullying prevention that shows children the seriousness of bullying, and how their words can affect someone. This book also shows children self-love and respect. Ella and The Mightiesfeatures a tiny dachshund puppy named Ella, who is getting bullied in school because of her size. She doesn't know who to go to or how to handle the situation. Ella is very confused and sad until she meets three friends who show her how serious bullying can be, and that she can ask for help. Her new friends also teach Ella, and Ella's classmates, that judging people by how they look or talk is not okay.
Cora and her turtle friends experience some bullying behavior by Haley at school in the Pond. Not knowing who to talk to, Cora keeps it secret from her mother and teachers. With the help of some trusted adults, Cora and Haley both find support and friendship.
One Saturday morning, Boomer Bulldog bullies his friends at the neighborhood playground. When he finds himself sad and alone, he learns a valuable lesson about being nice to others. Follow Boomer and his friends in this story of bullying, the importance of being kind, and the power of forgiveness.
When the local Pet Club won't admit a boy's tiny pet elephant, he finds a solution—one that involves all kinds of unusual animals in this sweet and adorable picture book.
Today is Pet Club day. There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club doesn't understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a true friend.
Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship and the joy of having a pet.
When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone, the pair become fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favor? The warm, rhyming text that includes a subtle anti-bullying message even the youngest reader will understand. The New York Times best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld imbues Stick and Stone with energy, emotion, and personality to spare. In this funny story about kindness and friendship, Stick and Stone join George and Martha, Frog and Toad, and Elephant and Piggie as some of the greatest friend duos in children's literature.
Access the online activity kit to explore the power of friendship with Stick and Stone.
Wahe (pronounced like HA) is the story of an adventurous little girl in the big city, who learns a small choice can make a big difference.
Little Lucky Ladybug travels to each place where she meets different creatures. All of these creatures see the beauty and uniqueness in Ladybug, and she helps them each discover that they possess special qualities as well. Ladybug shows them that they are all beautiful and unique in their own way.
Mighty Millie is a beautifully illustrated story written in verse. It is the tale of Millie, a shy little mouse who likes to stay unnoticed. One day, Millie discovers bullies are picking on other mice at her school. At first, Millie is scared and not sure what she can do to help. Despite her own fears and shyness, Millie decides that she can't let this bullying carry on - she must stand up for others. Soon enough, other mice start to follow Millie's lead and stick up for each other. By being an upstander, Millie not only helps the mice being picked on, she also begins to overcome her own shyness. This story encourages young readers to put themselves in Millie's place and think about how they would react to a similar situation.
An affirming picture book for ages 3+ about the power of art and of being confident. Bob the bird is just like all his friends, apart from his skinny legs. When Bob is teased, he decides to try and change himself to fit in. But little does he know where all his efforts will lead him.
The Feel Brave series is a collection of five picture books designed to help children explore positive psychology and emotional intelligence in a safe and non-threatening way, through the art of storytelling. Each story contains a strategy in which to overcome a negative emotion, with the help of a lovable wolf called Wolfgang and his friends. A Teaching Guide based on the key learning areas from each book has been released to help teachers seamlessly integrate social and emotional health into their classroom routine.
Each of the five books tackles a difficult issue a child may be experiencing at home or at school, with their friends or alone, and provides them with the tools to feel better. This includes low self-esteem; change, loss and grief; anxiety and fears; and bullying. The Feel Brave series uses the magic of storytelling to approach these real life issues in a safe and creative way and shows the reader that they are not alone.
Children will fall in love with the characters and the engaging text and illustrations, while parents and teachers will delight in the subtle but inspiring messages contained in each story, encouraging the reader to feel brave again.
Download the "Name to Tame" feelings emotion cards.
July 2014 marks the release of the first issue of "Bullied Comic." This is a story about Joshua who, while just trying to get through school like everyone else, encounters a bullying problem. This story is told from the children's point of view. It is a story of friendship, betrayal, parenting, and acceptance. Author Daniel Keane believes that "art has the ability to make the world a better place and unite people all over the world. Watch for future issues of the soon-to-be series!
A touching, inspirational story targeted for 5- to 11-year-olds, My Secret Bully instantly draws young readers into Monica's world where she is bullied by a friend and learns how to cope and thrive. Relational aggression is an act of emotional bullying hidden among tightly knit networks of friends. Instead of using knives and fists to bully others, emotional bullies employ relationships, words, and gestures as their weapons of attack. Emotional bullying is often dismissed as a normal rite of passage, but research shows it is as harmful as physical aggression, with devastating, long-term effects.
Name-calling, humiliation, exclusion, and manipulation are some bullying tactics Monica's friend Katie employs. Monica learns to face her fears of betrayal and social isolation and reclaims her power from the bully with the help of a supportive adult - her mother. Included in this wonderful resource for children, parents, teachers, and counselors are helpful tips, discussion questions, and additional information.
When Teasing Is No Laughing Matter. A joke that has a sharp edge to it can cut you to pieces. That's what D.J. finds out from his encounters with Vince, a smart-aleck classmate whose biting humor is more hurtful than funny. With the help of his dad and teacher, D.J. learns how to stand up to put downs and make healthier friendship choices.
A beautifully illustrated story, Just Kidding captures the truth of harmful teasing when children hide behind the words "just kidding" after treating others in embarrassing, hurtful or mean-spirited ways.
A great resource for children and all who work with them, Just Kidding includes useful tips, discussion questions and additional information to help young readers understand that one-sided fun really isn't much fun after all.
Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party…until, that is, a new kid comes to class. When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel welcome. And when Brian and Justin team up to work on a class project together, Brian finds a way to shine. Author Trudy Ludwig shows how small acts of kindness can help children feel included and allow them to flourish.
Our names are an important part of who we are, so having someone make fun of your name can hurt a lot – and make you feel bad about who you are. In this story, Loukoumi is about to have a baby brother. When her friends discuss what to name him, Igor the alligator makes fun of Loukoumi's name. With kindness and the support of her friends, Loukoumi leads Igor to see that bullying isn't okay.
The audio narration of this book features award-winning actors Morgan Freeman, Nia Vardalos, and Olympia Dukakis.
You can watch the Make a Difference with Loukoumi TV Special online. It's a great opportunity to watch an engaging, educational, and fun show with your kids. Look for PACER's Kids Against Bullying pledge during the show!
Heart Eyes: Beth and the Bullies addresses the growing evidence that bystanders are also intimidated by bullies, rendering some of them fearful of reporting bullying. Parents and educators will find this book helpful when teaching bystanders how they can create a safer place. The central character, Beth, sees others differently. With her heart eyes she notices the pain and potential in children who are bullied. Her story will inspire readers to find creative, non-confrontational solutions to bullying.
The book includes follow-up questions adults can use to guide discussions. The author, Vicki Chandler, shares the collective frustration about bullying as a parent (her son has ADHD and was bullied) as an adjunct professor (teaching special education courses at Cairn University), and as a former school administrator, special education teacher, and classroom teacher.
Find out more about this series by visiting the Heart Eyes website.
These three books tell the story of an ongoing case of bullying from three third graders' perspectives. Luisa describes being targeted by bullying in Weird! Jayla shares her experience as a bystander to bullying in Dare! And in Tough!, Sam speaks from the point of view of someone initiating bullying. Kids will easily relate to Luisa, Jayla, and Sam, as each girl has her own unique experience, eventually learning how to face her challenges with the help of friends, peers, and caring adults.
The books may be read separately or as a set; readers will enjoy tracking small details that carry over from one book to another. These books on bullying each conclude with "activity club" pages for kids, as well as information to help parents, teachers, counselors, and other adults reinforce the books' messages and foster dialogue with children.
Great Things To Be, Mom's Choice Award Recipient, features upbeat rhymes and colorful, full-page illustrations that teach children positive characteristic traits that encourage and build up their self-esteem and improve their approach to life. Let's help children choose kindness over bullying and confidence over self-doubt as they embrace these easy to understand messages.
When small-for-his-age Noah Shrimpton moves to a new school, the class bully starts picking on him. Noah has no friends to support him and is afraid to tell anyone. He starts to use his journal to express himself, doodling all sorts of outlandish scenarios where he beats the bully (sometimes involving superheroes or giants!). Follow Noah as he learns to make friends and gain the confidence to stand up to the bully in this contemporary tale. Developed in conjunction with school teachers and child development experts, this picture book deals with the current issue of bullying in a sensitive way and is perfect for any school-aged child and their parents.
Download the special The Bully and the Shrimp doorknob hanger!
The Dinosaur's New Shoes is a wonderfully inspiring story about Teddy T-Rex, a young dinosaur that, when he sees someone being bullied, stands up to the bullying, instead of just being a bystander. This story helps to teach children how to properly confront bullying and demonstrates how, through empathy, compassion and caring for others, that bullying can be overcome and eliminated. This book provides a way to open a fun dialogue with children, parents, and educators through a lovable and engaging role model, named Teddy T-Rex, with whom they can identify and follow his example. This book also includes resources for kids, parents and educators on anti-bullying, such as how to identify someone who bullies, who may be at risk, and how to properly respond to bullying. Parents and children will love the wonderful life lessons found in this book. "The Dinosaur's New Shoes" will inspire all readers to change the world by helping those in need.
Have you ever felt like you're riding a wave? Day to day, you don't know how your friend will behave? Join us as we tackle the issue of a "sometimes friend." Nice one day, not so nice the next!
Weight bullying is one of the most common forms of bullying faced by kids. Amanda's Big Dream helps parents, teachers and other caregivers discuss this topic with children in an entertaining and positive way.
Amanda's Big Dream is the engaging story of a girl who dreams of a solo in the Spring Ice Show. When her skating coach makes a comment about her weight, Amanda loses confidence in her ability to make her dream come true. Despite reassurances from her parents, her doctor, and her best friend, Amanda decides to quit skating. Will Amanda return to the ice? Or has she given up forever? Come along with Amanda as she realizes the true secret to following her big dream!
Free conversation guide, more information and resources available at www.amandasbigdream.com.
In the heartwarming story of Lakota the shy wolf pup, readers will learn of Lakota's strength growing up as the lowest ranking and frequently picked on member of a wolf pack until he finally finds that supportive and nurturing friend he always wanted. Matsi, the packs high ranking wolf, stands up for Lakota and through their friendship Lakota is able to open up and develop the courage to just be himself. The book also introduces young readers to the need for wildlife conservation awareness; through Lakota's life story, children will come to understand the many challenges wolves in the wild face today.
A Wrinkled Heart is a touching and delightful story about learning to be kind to others. This eBook is based on a folktale long used by teachers to teach that words do matter. Elliott, a young bunny, encounters some friends who hurt his feelings and his heart begins to wrinkle… until it's all wrinkled up! Later, his friends and family apologize for their hurtful words and try to take the wrinkles out. Elliott feels better, but some wrinkles get left behind. He decides to always be careful with his words so he doesn't wrinkle anyone's heart. Readers learn the importance of kindness, friendship and the Golden Rule.
Gladys is an elephant going to school for the very first time, and is bullied because of her glasses. She teaches kids it's okay to be different, to be nice to each other and gives them a few lessons on being nice no matter how you look like.
A kind-hearted story about a teenage tiger with no stripes facing the adversity of being a late bloomer. As Stanley searches for acceptance amongst his friends he shows children the importance of being comfortable in their own skin. The story also gives our youth an incredible insight on trying to fit in through the peer pressures that occur in their everyday life.