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Tackling Bullying
Recommended books
Being bullied can be a frightening and isolating time for children and young people. Our selection of titles below are here to:
- Provide support and guidance to children who are being bullied
- Improve understanding about how it feels to be bullied
- Help teach others what to do if they experience or witness bullying
- Help parents and teachers to identify signs of bullying and prevent it.
Picture books about tackling bullying
Browse our recommended picture books to help children learn to recognise bullying, stop it and prevent it.Abbie's True Colours Claire Thompson, Abbie Jane and Eliott Bulpett This is a true story about the power of determination, that shows us how everyone deserves to...
Chapter books about tackling bullying
Chapter books and middle grade titles for older children about overcoming obstacles and struggles, as well as understanding the impact of bullying.Wonder R. J. Palacio Auggie wants to be an ordinary 10-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice cream, playing on...
Young adult books on tackling bullying
Books for teens and young adults on the consequences of bullying and how it can affect mental health.Silence is Goldfish Annabel Pitcher Tess Turner has never really felt she fitted in and after what she read that night on her father's blog she knows for certain that...
Non-fiction books on tackling bullying
Learn mre about how to deal with bullying, opening up about your emotions, and the role of friendships.A Kids Book About Bullying Elizabeth Tom Sometimes kids can be mean. Really mean. While sticks and stones might break some bones, words will always hurt more. This...
Books on bullying for parents and teachers
Non-fiction titles to help parents, teachers and guardians to identify signs of bullying and help tackle and prevent it.Bully-Proof Kids Stella O'Malley We can’t always be there to protect our kids as they make their way in the world. What we can do is equip them with...
Further advice and resources
- Anti-Bullying Alliance: Resources for young people, parents, and educators
- National Bullying Helpline: Help and advice for children being bullied
- Childline: Advice on bullying, abuse and safety
- UK Safer Internet Centre: Support for those experiencing online bullying