Picture books tagged with: violence

The Last Chip

Sharing this story with a child would be a good catalyst for a conversation about kindness and resilience. The Last Chip has important messages about the harmful effects of bullying and violence, and challenges negative stereotypes of homeless people and those in poverty.

The Journey

This powerful story about a family's forced migration to a new country gives children the chance to empathise with people in difficult circumstances. It promotes greater understanding and respect for those with different origins and cultures. Children who are refugees themselves may recognise something of their own story here.

The Great Big Book of Feelings

A child struggling with negative emotions may find great comfort in this sympathetic, entertaining and reassuring book which explores many different feelings: happy, sad, excited, bored, interested, angry, upset, calm, silly, lonely, scared, safe, embarrassed, shy, confident, worried, jealous and satisfied.

Malala’s Magic Pencil

An uplifting and empowering true story about a young girl who achieved world-wide respect for standing up for her beliefs.

Please Don’t Torment Tootsie

This book emphasises the importance of taking good care of pets.

I Feel Bullied (Your Feelings)

An informative book that covers many aspects of bullying and being bullied.

The Sunflower Sword

A good choice of book to reinforce the message that friendship is far better than fighting. It also has a theme of acceptance, and encourages the reader not to judge people on outward appearance.

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Reinforcing the message that violence is never acceptable, and encouraging children to use their hands in more positive and creative ways than hitting.

Manfred the Baddie

A cautionary tale to reinforce the message that people who behave badly are avoided by others.

Lively Elizabeth

This book shows how our actions effect others.

Rude Rabbit

Highlights the negative impact that bad manners and rudeness can have. Promotes the idea that if someone is polite then they will be happier and have more friends.

Spark Learns To Fly

Issues of foster caring and domestic violence

Let’s Talk: Have you got a Secret?

The situations explained in this book help children to distinguish between good and bad secrets and encourage communication between the child reader and an adult.

Teeth are Not for Biting

Discouraging biting, suggesting positive ways to deal with tooth pain.

Leon Bites