How to Choose Children's Books About Bullying
Pinpoint the reason for buying the book., Make sure the book is oriented to the child's personality., Pick the right theme., Make sure it is age appropriate., Don't be too obvious.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pinpoint the reason for buying the book.
If the book for a child that is being bullied, one might want a more educational book about what to do when being bullied.
Stories in which the hero/heroine is being bullied and over comes it are also good choices.
On the other hand, if the book is for a child who is being a bully a book that involves the main character being the bully and then realizing the consequences might be more appropriate. -
Step 2: Make sure the book is oriented to the child's personality.
Although most books can be unisex, some books are oriented more to one gender or the other.
In addition, different books will be appealing to different children based on their personality and interests.
A child who is not as interested in books or reading may be drawn to a book more if it has an interesting cover or illustrations. , There are many different types of bullying books dealing with various types of bullying.
If the child is involved with bullying having to do with racial discrimination, for example, there is a wide selection of children's books dealing with those problems specifically.
The theme can also help pique the child's interest. , You want a book that both shows the negative reality of bullying and that encourages a child to do the right thing in a bullying situation, for any age of child.
However, the same book can't be used for any age due to the potentially graphic or traumatic nature of bullying, the level of skill necessary to read the book, and the potential for boredom if the book is too hard or easy to understand. , In most cases, picking a book that doesn't make it obvious that you are trying to educate the child about bullying or fix a problem, is best.
Otherwise the child might feel embarrassed or not be as interested if they feel the book is to teach them a lesson. -
Step 3: Pick the right theme.
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Step 4: Make sure it is age appropriate.
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Step 5: Don't be too obvious.
Detailed Guide
If the book for a child that is being bullied, one might want a more educational book about what to do when being bullied.
Stories in which the hero/heroine is being bullied and over comes it are also good choices.
On the other hand, if the book is for a child who is being a bully a book that involves the main character being the bully and then realizing the consequences might be more appropriate.
Although most books can be unisex, some books are oriented more to one gender or the other.
In addition, different books will be appealing to different children based on their personality and interests.
A child who is not as interested in books or reading may be drawn to a book more if it has an interesting cover or illustrations. , There are many different types of bullying books dealing with various types of bullying.
If the child is involved with bullying having to do with racial discrimination, for example, there is a wide selection of children's books dealing with those problems specifically.
The theme can also help pique the child's interest. , You want a book that both shows the negative reality of bullying and that encourages a child to do the right thing in a bullying situation, for any age of child.
However, the same book can't be used for any age due to the potentially graphic or traumatic nature of bullying, the level of skill necessary to read the book, and the potential for boredom if the book is too hard or easy to understand. , In most cases, picking a book that doesn't make it obvious that you are trying to educate the child about bullying or fix a problem, is best.
Otherwise the child might feel embarrassed or not be as interested if they feel the book is to teach them a lesson.
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