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Sadly, bullying in Australian schools is relatively common. More than 20% of males and 15% of females aged 8 to 18 have reported being bullied at least once per week.
Schools and teachers have a responsibility to deal with bullying when it occurs, and to foster an environment in which it is clear that bullying will not be tolerated to reduce the instances of bullying.
Another tool at the disposal of teachers and parents is anti-bullying books. Our range of anti-bullying books includes guides for teachers and parents, and stories for kids that can help them make sense of bullying.
Fiction anti-bullying books
For children, stories can often be the easiest medium to help them understand bullying and find ways to manage it. Fiction anti-bullying books may be of real help here.
Wonder has become a modern classic in recent years. It follows the story of a young boy with a facial deformity starting a new school after being home-schooled all his life. It’s a story of acceptance and kindness, and a great lesson for young minds.
Another great read is Real Friends, which follows a young girl from kindergarten through to fifth grade, and shares her struggles with bullies, friendship, cliques, and all the social challenges of school.
Restart offers another perspective again. This time it follows a young boy who hits his head and doesn’t remember anything about who he was before the accident – and as it turns out, it was someone not very kind to others. It’s a tale of getting another chance at how he treats those around him, and how they react in turn.
Non-fiction anti-bullying books
Other children might prefer a more direct approach than learning through stories.
Stand Up for Yourself & Friends is a guide for dealing with bullies and bossiness. It offers child-friendly tools for kids to recognise and handle bullying. It also has a quiz to help them find their ‘style’ for dealing with bullies, and advice from girls who have dealt with similar situations.
As for parents and teachers, Bully provides an action plan for dealing with the problem from a different perspective.
What are anti-bullying books?
Anti-bullying books are educational and supportive resources designed to help children, parents and educators understand bullying and learn strategies to address it.
Who are anti-bullying books written for?
These books are often written for children, teenagers, teachers, parents and school communities.
How can books help children understand bullying?
Stories and educational guides can help children recognise bullying behaviour, understand its effects and learn constructive ways to respond.
Are anti-bullying books used in schools?
Many schools use these books as part of classroom discussions, wellbeing programmes or social learning activities.
What types of anti-bullying books are available?
The category includes both fiction stories that explore bullying experiences and non-fiction guides offering advice and strategies.
Do anti-bullying books focus only on victims of bullying?
Many books also address bystander behaviour, empathy, kindness and the importance of creating supportive school environments.
Can anti-bullying books help teachers and parents?
Yes. Some titles provide guidance on recognising bullying, supporting children and building positive communication strategies.
What themes are commonly explored in anti-bullying books?
Common themes include friendship, empathy, resilience, inclusion, self-confidence and respectful behaviour.
Are anti-bullying books suitable for different age groups?
Yes. Many titles are written specifically for different age ranges, from early primary school readers to teenagers.
Why are anti-bullying books important?
They help raise awareness about bullying, encourage empathy and provide practical guidance for creating safer and more supportive learning environments.
