2nd grade books about Bullies
4 books commonly assigned to 2nd grade students explore bullies— every title’s grade range covers 2nd grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
What this list holds: All 4 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 2nd grade, first published between 1977 and 2014. Themes these books most often share besides bullies: bullying (3).
4 2nd grade books about bullies
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Big Bad Bruce
Bill PeetCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers bears, witches and bullying.
My Explosive Diary
Emily GaleCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 8. Also covers bullying, spies and inventors.
The Recess Queen
Alexis O'NeillCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers recess, recesses and bullying.
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Other 2nd grade themes
Friendship · Humorous Stories · Imagination · Family · Humor · Dogs · Schools · Animals
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Frequently asked questions
What bullies books are good for 2nd grade students?
4 books exploring bullies have a grade range that covers 2nd grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these bullies books grade-appropriate for 2nd grade?
Every title's grade range covers 2nd grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many bullies books are on the 2nd grade list?
This page lists 4 2nd grade titles about bullies, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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