2nd grade books about Bullying
3 books commonly assigned to 2nd grade students explore bullying— 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 3 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 bullying: bullies (3).
3 2nd grade books about bullying
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Big Bad Bruce
Bill PeetCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers bears, witches and bullies.
My Explosive Diary
Emily GaleCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 8. Also covers spies, bullies and inventors.
The Recess Queen
Alexis O'NeillCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers recess, recesses and bullies.
Bullying books at other grades
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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 bullying books are good for 2nd grade students?
3 books exploring bullying 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 bullying 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 bullying books are on the 2nd grade list?
This page lists 3 2nd grade titles about bullying, 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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