Amelia's Bully Survival Guide. Marissa Moss, $7.99 (ages 7-10)

Amelia was sure grade five would be the best year ever. Until she met Hilary, the class bully. But Amelia isn't going to let a bully get her down.

Becoming Someone’s Hero: a Book for the Bystanders of Bullying. Sandy Ragona, $17.50 (Grades 2-5)

This colourful book provides five easy strategies that children can follow when they notice someone else being bullied. The story, discussion questions and activities help children learn how to respond appropriately and firmly to bullying.

Browser the Mouse and His Internet Adventure. Barbara Trolley, Constance Hanel & Linda Shields, $20.95 (Grades K-5)

Browser learns about cyberbullying and making a safety plan. Includes an audio CD of songs that reinforce the book’s message concerning personal safety on the Internet.

Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain DVD. Trevor Romain, $44.95 Grades 2-8, 25 minutes

Strategies for helping bullies, targets and bystanders and the secrets for becoming bully-proof!

Also available: Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain (book). Trevor Romain, $9.95 Grades 4-9

The Bully Blockers Club. Teresa Bateman, illustrated by Jackie Urbanovic, $7.95

Lotty Raccoon is excited. This year she has a new teacher, new backpack, and new shoes. But her enthusiasm quickly wanes when Grant Grizzly begins bullying her. She notices other kids are being bullied by Grant, too so she gathers everyone together and they form a club — The Bully Blockers Club. Now when Grant tries to bully someone, the other kids speak up.

The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander: From Pre-School to High School, How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence, 2nd Edition. Barbara Coloroso, $21.95; CD $16.95

Barbara Coloroso now brings her extensive experience in conflict resolution, parent education and her tremendous passion to the topic of bullying. She argues that the solution is in prevention and that the focus should be on raising confident and resilient children by "teaching them how to think, not just what to think". She discusses hazing, school cliques and the "double whammy" of racist bullying. Responsibility is placed on the parents, schools and communities to take early action with appropriate interventions, not punishment, for the bullies and onlookers, in addition to providing support for the victim. Coloroso also discusses the weakness of "zero tolerance" policies, which might be easy to administer but don't address the deeper issues. The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander is an accessible guide for concerned parents, educators and communities on the topic of bullying and violence that urges us all to take a stand.

Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully. Audrey Penn, illustrated by Barbara Gibson, $21.95

Chester Raccoon learns how to turn a bully into a friend.

Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney DVD. Trevor Romain, $43.95 Grades 2-8, 25 minutes

Being one of the cool kids may not always be what it seems. This animated and live-action DVD helps students to identify cliques, build self confidence and the importance of staying true to ourselves.

Confessions of a Former Bully. Trudy Ludwig & Beth Adams, $17.99 (ages 7-11)

Katie never thought of herself as a bully, but lately she’s come to realize that she has to make some tough decisions about her behaviour.

Cyber Bullying. Nick Hunter, $11.95 (ages 13 and up)

This sophisticated and accessible book tackles the issue of cyber bullying by taking an in-depth look at the issue; what it means to the people involved and various ways to best deal with it. The book includes case studies that provide insight into the bullies as well as their victims; coverage of how the media, schools, families and social networking influence the issue and engaging questions that will encourage critical thinking and debate.

The Deal with It Series helps adolescents cope with conflicts in everyday life and aims to promote peaceful homes, schools and communities.

Fighting: Deal with It without Coming to Blows. Elaine Slavens & Steven Murray, $12.95

Racism: Deal with It Before It gets Under Your Skin. Anne Marie Aikins & Steven Murray, $12.95

Gossip: Deal with It Before Word Gets Around. Catherine Rondina & Dan Workman, $12.95

Bullying: Deal with It Before Push Comes to Shove. Elaine Slavens & Brooke Kerrigan, $12.95

Arguing: Deal with It Word by Word. Elaine Slavens & Steven Murray, $12.95

Cliques: Deal with It Using What You Have Inside. Kat Motosune & Ben Shannon, $12.95

Don’t Pick On Me: Help for Kids to Stand Up to & Deal with Bullies. Susan Eikov Green, $19.95

Don’t Pick On Me is filled with 10-minute activities and exercises you and your child can do together to learn how to effectively and safely stand up to a bully. These skills will build self-confidence and assertiveness – assets that will serve your child well through the teenage years and into adulthood.

15 Ways to ZAP a Bully! Jackie Humans, illustrated by Nikki Lee, $14.95

Simple but POWERFUL techniques for dealing bullies that all kids can use.

Girls Against Girls: Why We are Mean to Each Other and How We Can Change. Bonnie Burton, $14.50

Most girls have been gossiped about, ignored, teased, taunted online, or even threatened by other girls. And if you do some real soul-searching, you may realize that you too have been the “mean girl” at times. But why do girls act this way? And what can they do about it?

Good-Bye Bully Machine Card Game. Debbie Fox & Allan Beane, $15.99 (grades 5 & up)

As players talk and learn about bullying, they work together as a team to break apart the cold, mean Bully Machine.

Henry and the Bully.  Nancy Carlson, $20.00

Henry loves playing soccer with his first-grade friends — until Sam the second-grade bully shows up! Henry has to find a way to show Sam he’s not afraid and that sometimes even an enemy can become a friend.

Hot Issues Cool Choices: Facing Bullies, Peer Pressure, Popularity and Put Downs. Sandra McLeod Humphrey, $16.99

Did you know that there are kids out there who don’t even want to get out of bed in the morning because they know what going to school means for them?

• being teased and taunted
• being excluded and rejected
• being afraid that you’re going to be assaulted and possibly hurt

After reading this book, you may just possibly become a kinder, more compassionate human being, someone who treats others the way you want them to treat you. So come along and join the students at Emerson Elementary and help them make some cool choices!

How to Handle a Bully.  Nancy Wilcox Richards, $5.99 (ages 6-10)

Rilla and her friends meet every day at the park to practice for the first annual fitness challenge. But can Rilla handle the playground bullies too?

How to Tame a Bully. Nancy Wilcox Richards, $5.99 (ages 6 to 10)

Lauren is looking forward to grade three — her best friend is in her class and they have the BEST teacher in the school, Ms. MacCarthur!

But then her luck changes — the biggest bully in the school is Bethany, who picks a seat right next to her. For weeks, school is no fun at all, until Lauren figures out how to tame this bully.

It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living. Edited by Dan Savage and Terry Miller, $16.00

After a number of tragic suicides by LGBT students who were bullied in school, syndicated columnist and author Dan Savage uploaded a video to YouTube with his partner Terry Miller to inspire hope for LGBT youth facing harassment. Speaking openly about the bullying they suffered as teenagers, and how they both went on to lead rewarding adult lives, their video launched the It Gets Better Project YouTube channel and initiated a worldwide phenomenon. With over 6,000 videos posted and over 20 million views in the first three months alone, the world has embraced the opportunity to provide personal, honest and heartfelt support for LGBT youth everywhere.

It Gets Better is a collection of expanded essays and new material from celebrities, everyday people and teens who have posted videos of encouragement, as well as new contributors who have yet to post videos to the site. While many of these teens couldn't see a positive future for themselves, we can. We can show LGBT youth the levels of happiness, potential and positivity their lives will reach if they can just get through their teen years. By sharing these stories, It Gets Better reminds teenagers in the LGBT community that they are not alone — and it WILL get better.

Jake Drake, Bully Buster. Andrew Clements, $6.99

Jake has to use all his smarts — and his heart as well — to turn himself from Jake Drake Bully Magnet, into Jake Drake, Bully Buster.

Jay McGraw’s Life Strategies for Dealing with Bullies. Jay McGraw, $19.99 (ages 9-11)

This no-nonsense approach to bullying helps kids with the tools they need to take back the power in their lives. Whether it’s physical, verbal, relationship or cyber bullying, this book will help school-age kids identify ways to help themselves and others.

The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others. Bob Sornson & Maria Dismondy, $11.95

Have you ever seen a bully in action and done nothing about it? Instead of being bystanders, the kids at Pete's new school get involved and teach him to shed his bullying ways.

The Kids’ Guide to Working Out Conflicts: How to Keep Cool, Stay Safe and Get Along. Naomi Drew, $16.50 (10-15); Leader’s Guide, $24.95

From taunts and teasing to physical assault, many kids face difficult, even dangerous situations at school, at home, and in the community. How can they avoid conflict and defuse tough situations? Written by a well-known expert on conflict resolution and peacemaking, incorporating the results of a nationwide survey of kids ages 10-15, this book offers practical, realistic answers. Author Naomi Drew describes common forms of conflict, the reasons behind conflicts, and positive ways to deal with difficult circumstances. Through self-tests and exercises, young people discover whether they are conflict-solvers or conflict-makers. They learn how to stand up for themselves without getting physical, and how to deal with people who don't want to resolve conflicts in a peaceful way." Includes tips for:

• countering bullying
• calming down, lessening stress and tension
• letting go of anger and resentment
• eliminating put-downs and other hurtful language

Leave Me Alone. Kes Gray & Lee Wildish, $9.99

A little boy struggles to stand up to a bully, until his friends show him that eight loud voices are stronger than one!

Matthew and the Bullies. Sarah, Duchess of York, $8.95

Matthew dreads going to school — there are two bullies who won’t leave him alone! (Kindergarten – Gr3)

Please Stop Laughing at Me Journal: a Safe Place for Us to Talk. Jodee Blanco, $16.50

Maybe you're a kid struggling to fit in and you feel like nobody understands what you're going through. (Or maybe you're the parent of a lonely, bullied child who's tried everything to get your son or daughter to open up, with disappointing results. Or an educator concerned about a friendless student.)

This is your first step toward finding your way back to yourself. Jodee Blanco, author of the New York Times bestselling memoir PLEASE STOP LAUGHING AT ME, designed this fresh and innovative journal to help you draw out of silence to a place of renewed self-understanding and acceptance. Chock-full of insightful quotes, practical activities, and meaningful questions, Jodee gives you a safe place to vent, accompanying you on a guided tour of your deepest thoughts and emotions. Sharing memories from her own painful adolescence, the author speaks as a kindred spirit, holding your hand as you begin to reclaim your hope for the future, one diary entry at a time.

Please Stop Laughing at Us: One Survivor’s Extraordinary Quest to Prevent School Bullying. Jodee Blanco, $16.95

A sequel to The New York Times bestselling memoir, Please Stop Laughing at Me¸ this groundbreaking investigation walks down the hallways of today’s schools to find realistic solutions to the serious problem of bullying. Exposing weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the educational system, this vital social critique shows how to help both bullies and victims change for the better, why traditional punishment is counter-productive, how to inspire compassion in the classroom, and how to discipline a child in ways that benefit self-esteem.

Also available: Please Stop Laughing at Me: One Woman’s Inspirational Story. Jodee Blanco, $14.25

Protect Your Child from Bullying: Expert Advice to Help You Recognize, Prevent, and Stop Bullying Before Your Child Gets Hurt. Allan Beane, $15.99

From cyber-bullying to "mean girls" to school shootings — bullying is a complex and frightening problem confronting parents and children of all ages. This invaluable guide explains the many ways that bullying can present itself, the harm it can do to your child if ignored, and most importantly, what you can do to protect your child. Help your child develop a strong sense of acceptance and belonging and create a safe and healthy environment for them at home, play and school.

Rising Above Bullying: From Despair to Recovery. Rosemary Hayes & Carrie Herbert, $22.95

Extreme bullying can have devastating effects: it can leave a child severely traumatized, their self-esteem destroyed, and in deep despair. Many children who have been severely bullied are unable to attend school, and are deeply scarred by what has happened.

This book reveals these shattering effects by telling the stories of eight children who have experienced extreme bullying and then found their way to recovery at a Red Balloon Learner Centre — a place where children can go to continue their education and recover their self-esteem, confidence and feelings of self-worth. Their stories also act to highlight common issues which often lie behind bullying behaviour such as weight, sexuality, race and religion. Guidance is given on what teachers and parents can do to help a child who is being bullied or a child who uses bullying behaviour, and what the bullied children themselves can do. Also included is a section on understanding bullying behaviour — how to read the signs, why some children may be targeted, what forms it can take, and why children often remain silent.

Ryan Respects. Virginia Kroll, illustrated by Paige Billin-Frye, $20.95

Ryan is fast like a cheetah, but his friend Doug is not. After they get timed in gym, Doug comes in behind everyone else. “Doug the Slug,” chants Ryan and he gets a lot of laughs. Doug is upset but Ryan doesn’t notice. What has to happen for Ryan to realize he has hurt his friend’s feelings? This new title in The Way I Act series uses a common situation to talk about respect.

Teen Cyberbullying Investigated: Where Do Your Rights End and Consequences Begin? Thomas Jacobs, $17.50

In Teen Cyberbullying Investigated, Judge Tom Jacobs presents a powerful collection of landmark court cases involving teens and charges of cyberbullying and cyberharassment. This riveting, informative guide will help young people understand what cyberbullying is and is not, recognize when they may be its victims or perpetrators, and learn tactics for successfully dealing with it.