Classroom Clashes

Hands Are Not For Hitting
Agassi, Martine
This book demonstrates that "hands are not for hitting" by suggesting many positive uses for them, such as saying hello, playing, creating, and helping.

How to Handle Bullies, Teasers and Other Meanies
Kate Cohen-Posey
Find information on what makes bullies and teasers tick, how to handle bullies, how to deal with prejudice, and how to defend oneself when being teased or insulted.

Peace on the Playground: nonviolent ways of problem-solving
Eileen Lucas.
This is an introduction to the concept of nonviolent resolution of conflicts. Includes practical tips, hands-on activities, and appropriate role models for guidance and inspiration.

How Kids Make Friends
Lonnie Michelle
Learn the secrets for making lots of friends, no matter how shy you are.

We Can Get Along: a child's book of choices
Lauren Murphy Payne
In simple text, this book describes how it feels when people get along well together and when they do not, with an explanation that one has control over how one reacts in both kinds of situations.

Talking about Bullying
Jillian Powell
This is an explanation of how, why, when, and where people get bullied as well as who does the bullying and what can be done about it.

Making Friends
Fred Rogers
The well known author explains what it means to be friends and some of the easy and difficult aspects of friendship.

Peace Begins With You
Katherine Scholes
In simple terms, the concept of peace is explained. This is followed by a discussion of why conflicts occur, how they can be resolved in positive ways, and how to protect peace.

Ada My Name is Maria Isabel
Alma Flor

Frindle
Andrew Clements

Jake Drake, Bully Buster
Andrew Clements

My Dog, Cat
Marty Crisp

Pinky and Rex and the Bully
James Howe

Second-Grade Pig Pals
Kirby Larson

Bully
Judith Casely

Maggie and the Pirate
Ezra Jack Keats

Frederick
Leo Lionni

Sister Anne's Hands
Mary Beth Lorbiecki

Nobody Knew What To Do
Becky R. McCain

Mr. Lincoln's Way
Patricia Polacco

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Patty Lovell

The Conflict Resolution Library Series, Rosen Publishing Group
Dealing with Arguments
Dealing with Hurt Feelings

Dealing with Lying
Dealing with Someone Who Won't Listen
Dealing with Stealing

What do you know about… Series published by Aladdin Books Ltd.
Bullying
Child Abuse
Drugs
Racism
Smoking
Stepfamilies

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Cranston, Rhode Island
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by Michelle A Vallee

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