How to Choose Children's Books About Bullying
Almost every child will experience a form of bullying, whether they are the recipient or donor of such behavior or they view it happening to another child. What if you could teach your child how to handle such a situation before it came into her life? You may save a blow to her fragile self-esteem or even show her how she might help another child. Books are one of the best ways to educate your child on anything, including the subject of bullying.
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Read "Bootsie Barker Bites," by Barbara Bottner, with your young child. Bootsie shows the other side of bullying when she is the aggressor. However, the lesson is learned when life drops a twist on Bootsie's life. The beautiful illustrations in this book will keep your child captivated while learning one of life's major lessons.
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Spend a "Weekend With Wendell," by Kevin Henkkes, along with your child and learn how Sophie turns things around. Wendell comes to spend the weekend at Sophie's house. After putting up with his rude behavior of pinching and scaring her, she finds a way to turn Wendell into a friend.
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Teach your child an important lesson through the book "Blubber," by Judy Blume. This book is meant for children a little older and can be a great follow-up lesson if the experience of bullying should enter their lives again. Jill wants to fit in and joins her friends in teasing an overweight child. But she soon has the tables turned on her, which is sometimes the only way to learn the lesson.
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Give your child the book "Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain." Trevor Romain teaches in a more serious fashion in his book as bullying is a very serious matter. He tells the reader how to become "bully proof" with real-life situations and reactions. Very importantly, he encourages children to seek adult advice and help when situations are beyond their control.
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Pick up the book "King of the Playground" by Phyllis Reynolds. Sammy calls himself the King of the Playground and exhibits bullying every chance he gets. Kevin goes to his father for help and receives invaluable advice on how to handle Sammy and end the conflict.
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"Say Something," by Peggy Moss, tells the story of a bystander who watches as others are being bullied. She feels bad for the other children, but cannot really put herself in their place until one day she receives the same bad treatment.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you choose age-appropriate books. If a book is too young for the child, it may not hold her interest and the lesson is lost. If the book is too old for her, she may not comprehend the full meaning.
