No More Bullies! 12 Books About Bullying for Young Readers

by Janssen Bradshaw

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Is there anything more heartbreaking than when your child comes home in tears and tells you that they’ve been bullied at school? Or when they see someone else being bullied but aren’t sure what to do?

These are the kinds of things that make you wish for the “easy” parenting days of 2:00 AM feedings and diaper changes!

Picture books can be a great way to gently bring up the topic of bullying — whether for an immediate need or to prepare for the future — and help your child think through ways to deal with bullying for themselves or in their social circles.

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2015 and updated in 2021.