Picture books about tackling bullying

Something Else

A simple story, about a small creature who does his best to join in with the others. But he's different. No matter how he tries, he just doesn't belong. Then Something turns up and wants to be friends - but Something Else isn't sure he's like him at all.

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Troll Stinks

Billy Goat and his best friend Cyril are messing about with the farmer's mobile phone, taking selfies and playing games - until they find the number for a troll. Their Grandpa Gruff says trolls are bad, so Billy and Cyril decide to get their own back by sending mean messages. After all, trolls really do stink! Don't they?

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Tyrannosaurus Drip

Everyone knows that tyrannosauruses are big and scary, so when a placid duckbill dinosaur's egg ends up in the wrong nest confusion is sure to ensue. When the baby dinosaur hatches out, he's so out of place that his grisly big sisters call him Tyrannosaurus Drip.

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The Big Bad Bug

A bullying beetle gets his comeuppance in this fun, colourful story full of cute bugs and insects.

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Speak Out, Leonard!

Leonard is a clueless and softly spoken shrew. He can be a bit shy and finds it hard to make his voice heard. This sometimes means he misses out on some of the exciting experiences life has to offer: tasty seed snacks, playing games with the other children at break time, or being the first in the class to answer a question he knows he has the answer to. But when Leonard sees a friend being picked on by a bully in the playground can he find the courage to speak out and save the day?

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Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon

Peggy is an apologetic pigeon. She always assumes she's in the wrong. Even when she's the one getting bullied. But Cynthia, an older female seagull, gives her the necessary skills to stand up for herself.

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Little Dinos Don't Bully

Little Dino wants to be kind and understanding. She never wants to be a bully! Little Dino works on positive behaviours and always tries to be her best self in this encouraging board book.

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I Walk With Vanessa: a Story About a Simple Act of Kindness

Inspired by real events, this simple yet powerful picture book tells the story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying.

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How to Be a Lion

Meet Leonard - a lion like no other. Leonard's best friend is Marianne, a duck. But lions chomp ducks, don't they? And what will the pair do when their way of life is threatened?

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Elmer and the Big Bird

One day, Elmer notices that there are no birds around. How strange! Soon he finds them hiding from the nasty bully bird in a nearby cave. The bully bird is mean and likes to frighten little birds. Led by Elmer, the animals work together to frighten off the bully - and succeed!

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