A serious yet humorous guide to dealing with bullies.

Bully doesn't have a kind word for any of his friends. When the other animals ask him to play, he responds in the way he's been taught: Chicken! Slow poke! You stink! Laura Vaccaro Seeger's bold, graphic artwork, along with her spare but powerful words, make for a tender, hilarious, and thoughtful tale. This title has Common Core connections. A Neal Porter Book

A Little Book about Big Bullies is a rhyming children's story about a kid, Lil' Spencer, whose "mom got a new job that his dad thought was really cool, but the only problem was Lil' Spencer would have to change schools." Lil' Spencer dreams of Big Bullies at his new school of the "animal and monster type." Real kids as bullies? That would not be right. Activity pages guide the reader in assisting Lil' Spencer as he deals with the bullies. In the end the bullies in Lil' Spencer's dream become friends he can keep.

A modern twist on the classic tale, Big Red and the Little Bitty Wolf demonstrates that sometimes an unexpected solution to being bullied can have surprising success. Big Red loves nothing more than tormenting Little Bitty Wolf. Little Bitty tries everything to get Big Red to stop bothering him, but nothing works—until the school counselor gives him a good idea. This book can be used to spark a discussion with kids about bullying and show them that it is important to seek help. Includes a “Note to Parents and Caregivers.”

Self-Esteem expert Jack Canfield and noted educational speaker Miriam Laundry reveal that the biggest bully in a child's world is not lurking around the corner but living inside her head. Words have power. The words others say to us can either lift us as high as the clouds, or drop us down like a crashing plane. But what about the words we tell ourselves? What about that constantly running inner voice? In truth, what we say to ourselves impacts us even more than what others say to us. "Pigtails are for babies!" she snarled at me. Her words hurt more than the time I broke my arm. I quickly untied my hair. I wore my hair down for the rest of the school year. That was the first time I met the Big Bad Bully. . . . She called me names like "fatty," "piglet" and "ugly." Things are worse now that I am in the 6th grade. Even when I don't see her, I can always hear the whispers, the giggles, and the growls. So goes the mesmerizing story of a young girl who grows up with a voice that ridicules and demeans her. In the end, we discover that her tormentor is staring back at her every day in the mirror. Featuring stunning artwork, this small yet profound book is a tool for engaging children, young adolescents, parents, and caring adults about the impressions they make on themselves with their thoughts and self-talk. Included are powerful workbook exercises and resources for implementing healthy self-esteem habits that can last a lifetime.

Bullies. Who can stand them? They are mean, nasty and just plain miserable most of the time. Do you have a bully that just won't leave you alone? If so then you know that after one encounter you can feel hurt, angry and confused. Many times you are left dumbfounded by their ugly behavior and lack of respect. Take heart there are things you can do about it! You are not alone and it is not your fault. Forced to choose between fighting a bully or looking like a coward, many young people feel helpless to do anything at all. What would you do? By learning some quick, intelligent ways of dealing with your bully you can avoid some common pitfalls. After reading this short guide you will be able to anticipate your bully's behavior and be ready to fight back without using violence. In the school of life "Mean People 101" can be the hardest class you will ever take!

Krish has to give a speech at school. But how can he, when he stammers? And what's worse, his partner is the Big Bully! Will Krish get out of this mess?