We believe that stopping bullying is the responsibility of all, and that these materials will provide useful tools for all who share the belief that we can change the world with kindness.

A Bullying Prevention/Kindness Resource List provided by
Mott Children's Health Center's Behavioral Services Department
and compiled by The Flint Public Library

Books | Video's | Websites

Books

The Brand New Kid
by Katie Couric [E/ Couric]
Lazlo,a Hungarian immigrant, is ostracized at school until two girls have the courage to befriend him.

Bully
by Janine Amos [J301.15/Am]
Examines what it is like for a child to be a bully and shows the effect it has on others.

The Carrot Seed
by Ruth Krauss [E/ Krauss]
A boy finds out that caring for a seed brings a reward
in time.

Creativity
by John Steptoe [E/ Steptoe]
Charles helps a student who has just moved from Puerto Rico, adjust to his new life.

Don’t Need Friends
by Carolyn Crimi [E/ Crimi]
After his best friend moves away, Rat rudely rebuffs the efforts of the other residents of the junkyard to be friendly, until he and a grouchy old dog decide that they need each other.

Don’t Rant & Rave On Wednesdays! The Children’s Anger-Control Book
by Adolph Moser [J179.8 /Mo]
Dr. Moser clearly defines this complicated emotion, and offers workable suggestions to help youngsters control their anger.

Enemy Pie
by Derek Munson [E/ Munson]
Told through the eyes of a young boy, this terrific story tells how to make friends and how enemies are unmade.

The Hating Book
by Charlotte Zolotow [E/ Zolotow]
A little girl knew her friend hated her but didn’t know why until she got up the courage to ask.

I Like Your Buttons!
by Sarah Lamstein [E/ Lamstein]
When a little girl compliments her teacher about the buttons on her outfit, it starts a chain reaction of goodwill throughout the day.

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
by Laura Joffe Numeroff [E/ Numeroff]
If you give a mouse a cookie, be prepared to spend the whole day doing everything under the sun for him!

Jouanah: A Hmong Cinderella Story
by Jewell Reinhart Coburn with Tzexa Cherta Lee [J398.2/Co]
The kind sprit of Jouanah’s mother helps her daughter to eventually marry a wealthy village elder’s son.

Little Miss Spider at Sunny Patch School
by David Kirk [E/ Kirk]
On her first day at school, Little Miss Spider worries that she cannot do what the others can.

The Meanest Thing To Say
by Bill Cosby [ERL 3/Cosby]
When a new boy in his second grade class tries to get the other students to play a game that involves saying the meanest things possible to one another, Little Bill shows him a better way to make friends.

El Pez Arco Iris Al Rescate!
by Marcus Pfister [Spanish E/ Pfister]
This Spanish translation of “The Rainbow Fish to the Rescue” teaches children how to accept others.

The Ugly Caterpillar
by Carl Sommer [E/ Sommer]
Speckles, the spider, and Crumbs, the cricket, think a caterpillar is too ugly to be their friend but Annie, the ant, insists that something beautiful might be inside.

Wizzil
by William Steig [E/ Steig]
A bored witch causes trouble when she decides
to take revenge on an old man.

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Videos

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: Kindness
[Videotapes-Children’s Room J/ Willy]
Prince Tuesday’s new teacher gives King Friday a lesson in generosity and politeness.

Sharing and Kindness
[Videotapes-Children’s Room J177/ Sh]
Two stories that share the importance of kindness to others.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
[Videotapes-Children’s Room J/ Willy]
A classic story about the pitfalls of being too greedy and selfish.

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Websites

Bullying Prevention/Kindess Campaign
http://www.mottchc.org/Kindness/splash_fl.htm
Mott Children’s Health Center Bullying Prevention/Kindness Campaign

Loving Kindness for Children: Sending Loving-kindness.
http://www.buddhanet.net/metta_k3.htm
Adults can help children practice a loving kindness chant by following the directions on this site.

Partnership for Learning: Encouraging Kindness in Children
http://www.partnershipforlearning.org/
article.asp?ArticleID=1981
Encourage kindness in children by practicing it as a way of life.

Reading List for Anti-Bullying Literature
http://www.antibullying.net/parentsrlist.htm
A reading list for parents from the Anti-Bullying Network.

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