Annotated Peace Resource List

A child treats a disagreeable classmate with kindness and is glad--even though she feels her effort is in vain.

Nick Jones, a big kid in the fifth grade, has been picking on you on the bus. Today he said he'll punch your your face in. You can choose different ways of acting. (See other titles in this "The Decision is Yours" series.)

Book cited by Trudy Ludwig on her site Bullying Basics www.mysecretbully.com/author_bullybasics.html /Publishers Weekly/ review available at Amazon.com.

Read reviews of picture books, chapter books, and young adult novels that you can use to boost social and emotional skills. We also review books on prevention, bullying, and other topics for teachers and parents.

Sammy is always at the playground, threatening Kevin in order to retain his sovereignty. Kevin returns home each time to talk itover with his dad, who nudges him in a creative direction.

Uses children’s literature to covers topics such as bullying, prejudice, self-control and empathy. Titles used include: Annie and the Old One, The Bobbin Girl, The Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Died, Dragon Soup, The Paper Bag Prince, Pink and Say, Smoky Night, She’s Wearing a Dead Bird on her Head... . And Hello World cassette.

This picture book conveys a lot with few words and expressive illustrations. A girl tells about other students who get picked on around her. She doesn't join in; she doesn't say anything. Finally, she finds herself the target of bullying behavior, and her friends watch silently...leading her to take a positive step later.. At the end there are topics for discussion, advice for children who are victims or bystanders, and some web sites.

An old man named Socrates shows Danny that the best way to deal with a bully is through courage and love.

Bullying Prevention Curriculum for students in grades 3-6.
www.cfchildren.org/programs/str/overview/

This book helps kids accept the normal fears and worries that accompany bullying, and suggests ways to resolve the upsetting experience. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor with direct language that makes sense to younger kids. Each title also features a guide for parents on how to use the book, a glossary, suggested additional reading, and a list of resources. Full-color illustrations.