The Children’s Book Review
Published: October 23, 2013
Raising Awareness & Offering Guidance Through Literature
The following picture books are a wonderful way to reinforce the importance of friendship and empathy. Each of one of these powerful stories can be used to facilitate a dialogue between caregivers and younger children about the kinds of social skills that can help prevent bullying.
The Invisible Boy By Trudy Ludwig, Illustrated by Patrice Barton
Age Range: 6 – 9 years
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (October 8, 2013)
ISBN-13: 978-1582464503
The Weird Series By Erin Frankel, Illustrated by Paula Heaphy
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 40-42 pages each
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Elephant and Piggie: ABig Guy Took My Ball! By Mo Willems
Age Range: 6 – 8 years
Hardcover: 64 pages
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (May 21, 2013)
ISBN-13: 978-1423174912
Bluebird By Bob Staake
Age Range: 4 – 8 years
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (April 9, 2013)
ISBN-13: 978-0375870378
Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish
By Kate Messner, Illustrated by Andy Rash
Age Range: 3 – 5 years
Hardcover: 40 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1452112534
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