Here are some of the books that inspired us as we developed The Everybody Club.
(Click on the covers to see these books on Bookshop.org.)
(Click on the covers to see these books on Bookshop.org.)
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I Walk with Vanessa: A Story about a Simple Act of Kindness
by Kerascoët (Kerascoët is the joint pen name of the French illustrators, comics and animation artists Marie Pommepuy and Sébastien Cosset.) Schwartz & Wade, 2018 From Amazon: "Inspired by real events, I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help." Linda and I LOVED this book. It doesn't have any words, but it speaks volumes. (It also inspired us to include lots and lots of characters!) See I Walk with Vanessa on YouTube. |
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Lovely by Jess Hong Creston Books, 2017 A celebration of diversity – in all its shapes and sizes! Big, small, curly, straight, loud, quiet, smooth, wrinkly – we are all LOVELY! Colorful, bold illustrations and simple text. This is a great book to build classroom community! ― Reading Power Gear See Lovely on YouTube |
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I Am Enough by Grace Byers Pictures by Keturah A. Bobo Balzer + Bray, 2018 An illustrated poem about kindness, respect, and loving who you are. New York Times bestseller. See I Am Enough on YouTube |
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Neither by Airlie Anderson Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2018 There are blue bunnies and yellow birds in the Land of This and That...so where does a green bird-bunny fit in? Clever language, charming illustrations and a positive message about accepting differences. |
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Geraldine by Elizabeth Lilly Roaring Brook Press, 2018 This story about a new girl in town, who happens to be a giraffe, is very satisfying. The illustrations are quirky and fun, and the text is spot-on. See Geraldine on YouTube |
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Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival Bloomsbury, 2018 When Norman unexpectedly grows a pair of wings, he learns to decide for himself what is "normal." A charming book! Perfectly Norman book trailer on YouTube |
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Love the World by Todd Parr Little, Brown and Company, 2017 From Amazon: Touching upon themes including self-esteem, environmentalism, and respect for others, Todd uses his signature silly and accessible style to encourage readers to show love for themselves and all the people, places, and things they encounter. Todd Parr talks about Love the World on YouTube |
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Let's Be Kind by Janine Amos Windmill Books, 2009 This book is older than most of the ones we looked at, but we were drawn to its mellowness and simplicity. Illustrated with photographs, it contains two short, real-life stories that demonstrate to kids how kindness might look in their own lives. |
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Who We Are! All About Being the Same and Being Different by Robie H. Harris illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott Candlewick, 2016 From School Library Journal—Presenting several diverse families enjoying the various attractions at an amusement park, Harris explores the numerous ways that people are alike and different. Although this book seemed a bit wordy to me, I liked how it explored some of the reasons people are different. |
Here are other books we consulted that are more specifically about bullying.
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