Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes 

     Chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round. Chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect—until her first day of school. When her friends do not stand up for Chrysanthemum, she feels hurt.
 

 

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell

     Molly Lou Melon is short and clumsy and has buckteeth and a voice that sounds like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor. But armed with the encouraging words of her grandmother, Molly Lou confidently confronts the class bully at her new school. A not-to-be missed story for the less-than-perfect part of everyone! Ronald Durkin mistreats Molly Lou Melon and the children follow along rather than standing up to Ronald until Molly takes the advice of her grandmother!

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Are You Okay? (Raz-Kids Level F)

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Are You Okay? is a sweet story about the spirit of helping others. Students will enjoy seeing how the animal characters assist each other with familiar tasks around school. The story supports readers by providing colorful illustrations, high-frequency words, and some repetitive text. The book can be used to teach students how to determine cause-and-effect relationships and the proper use of quotation marks.

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Different (Raz-Kids Level K)

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     Kevin heads out to the playground to play basketball with the guys, but instead he finds them picking on a deaf boy named Joey. Kevin finds himself in a situation where he has the opportunity to do the right thing and help Joey. Find out how he teaches some boys a lesson on why they shouldn't pick on others.

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Every Dog Has Its Day (Raz-Kids Level L)

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     Roscoe is a big, ugly bulldog, but he has a good heart and is kind to everyone. Roscoe's owner leaves him chained up outside each day when he goes to work, and when some boys in the neighborhood find out that Roscoe can't chase them, they begin teasing him every day. Soon, Roscoe is very sad and constantly worried about what the boys will do to him next. Read and find out who helps Roscoe and how he solves his problem.

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One by Kathryn Otoshi

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     Blue is a quiet color. Red’s a hothead who likes to pick on Blue. Yellow, Orange, Green, and Purple don’t like what they see, but what can they do? When no one speaks up, things get out of hand — until One comes along and shows all the colors how to stand up, stand together, and count. 

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Mrs. Peabody's Apples by Madonna

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     Mr. Peabody is the beloved elementary school teacher and baseball coach, who one day finds himself ostracized when rumors spread through the small town. Mr. Peabody silences the gossip with an unforgettable and poignant lesson about how we must choose our words carefully to avoid causing harm to others.

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A cartoon with an example of empathy and understanding