As I look at our nation and what this election showed us, I see a tolerance for bullying that is concerning and frightening. Yet, it gives me great joy to see that we are teaching our children to reject bullies through the picture books they read. Here are some great picture books to share:
The Artist and Me by Shane Peacock, illustrated by Sophie Casson
Bully by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Bully by Patricia Polacco
Goggles by Ezra Jack Keats
I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel & Jazz Jennings, illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas
I’m Number One by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Bob Graham
Jacob’s New Dress by Sarah and Ian Hoffman, illustrated by Chris Case
Red by Jan De Kinder
The Ugly Duckling by Jerry Pinkney
Willow Finds a Way by Lana Button