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This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 6/09 

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book jacketThe Ant Bully by John Nickle(1999)Lucas learns a lesson about bullying when he is pulled into the ant hole he has been tormenting.

book jacketArthur's April Fool by Marc Tolon Brown(1983)Arthur worries about remembering his magic tricks for the April Fool's Day assembly and Binky's threats to pulverize him.

book jacketBlue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet: How to Deal with Bullies by Catherin DePino(2004)With the help of his teacher and his parents, Steve devises "The Plan", strategies for avoiding, defending against, and disarming a bully who has been tormenting him at school.

book jacketBootsie Barker Bites by Barbara Bottner(1992)Bootsie Barker only wants to play games in which she bites, until one day her friend comes up with a better game.

book jacketBullies Never Win by Margery Cuyler(2009)She worries about everything, from her socks matching to doing well in school. But in Mr. Martin's class she has her biggest worry: Brenda Bailey. Brenda is a bully and she won't leave Jessica alone. Brenda teases Jessica about her homework and her skinny legs. It worries Jessica so much, she can't even sleep! Can Jessica stop worrying and stand up to Brenda?

book jacketBully by Judith Caseley(2001)Mickey has trouble with Mack, a bully at school, until he decides to try being nice to Mack and making him a friend.

book jacketThe Bully Blockers Club by Teresa Bateman(2004)When Lottie is bothered by a bully at school, she helps start a club where everyone is welcome.

The Bully from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler(2004)A new student's reputation as a bully proves to be unfounded.

book jacketChester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully by Audrey Penn(2008)When Chester tells his mother about the school bully, she asks him to gather his friends to hear a story about getting along with people who are prickly.

Freddy Bear by Jacqueline Sweeney(2001)Freddy Bear picks on Gus the turtle, until the other animals show him how it feels.

book jacketHooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester(1999)All his classmates make fun of Rodney because he can't pronounce his name, but it is Rodney's speech impediment that drives away the class bully.

book jacketJake's Best Thumb by Ilene Cooper(2008)When Jake goes to kindergarten, a bully teases him about sucking his thumb, but Jake discovers that everyone--even bullies--needs some help being brave.

book jacketJerome Camps Out by Eileen Christelow(1998)Jerome the alligator is looking forward to the Swamp School camping trip, until he and his friend learn that Buster, the class bully, will be there, too.

book jacketJust a Bully by Gina Mayer(1999)Mercer Mayer's Little Critter

book jacketJust Kidding by Trudy Ludwig(2005)With help from his father, older brother, and teacher, D.J. learns how to handle a classmate who claims that his mean-spirited "teasing" is just a joke.

book jacketThe Last Laugh by Jose Aruego(2006)A wordless tale in which a clever duck outwits a bullying snake.

No Biting, Horrible Crocodile by Jonathan Shipton(1996)Flora acts like a horrible crocodile, biting all the other children in school, until one day she goes too far.

book jacketNobody Knew What to Do: a Story About Bullying by Becky R. McCain(2001)When bullies pick on a boy at school, a classmate is afraid, but decides that he must do something.

book jacketThe Rat and the Tiger by Keiko Kasza(1993)In his friendship with Rat, Tiger takes advantage and plays the bully because of his greater size, but one day Rat stands up for his rights.

book jacketThe Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill(2002)Mean Jean is the biggest bully on the school playground until a new girl arrives and challenges Jean's status as the Recess Queen.

book jacketRuby and Bubbles by Rosie Winstead(2006)Ruby's best friend, her pet bird Bubbles, helps her deal with two bullying girls.

book jacketStand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell(2001)Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her and she feels good about herself.

book jacketTrouble in the Barker's Class by Tomie De Paola(2003)When a new girl in the Barkers' class, Carole Anne, acts like a bully, the students try talking to her and ignoring her until Morgie finally discovers what is wrong and finds a way to fix it.

book jacketTyrone the Horrible by Hans Wilhelm(1988)A little dinosaur named Boland tries several ways of dealing with the biggest bully in the swamp forest, until finally hitting on a successful tactic.

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