9 Picture Books for Pink Shirt Day
Today is Pink Shirt Day! Pink Shirt Day is an international movement “to practice kindness and wear pink to symbolize that you do not tolerate bullying.” Bullying is a serious concern for kids of all ages and it’s important to have an open dialog with kids about what bullying looks like. When kids can better identify bullying and have a plan in place to deal with it, they become more empowered. Below are 9 Picture Books for Pink Shirt Day and perfect books to start talking about bullying.
I think one of the hardest things for kids to do, beyond standing up for themselves, is to stand up for a peer. No one wants to draw attention to themselves when there’s a bully on the loose. But, in many of these titles kids learn about empathy and what it means to be a friend.
If you’re looking for more resources about bullying, check out StopBullying.gov, KidsHealth.org, and ChildMind.org. There are also a ton of great middle grade books available about bullying as well that would make really great book discussion suggestions.
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9 Picture Books for Pink Shirt Day
- Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
- Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E. B. Lewis
- I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoët
- The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig, illustrated by Patrice Barton
- Llama Llama and the Bully Goat by Anna Dewdney
- One by Kathryn Otoshi
- Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld
- Super Manny Stands Up! by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
- Willow Finds a Way by Lana Button, illustrated by Tania Howells
For even more amazing titles, check out Bookroo’s extensive list! Or check out my list of self-love picture books, focusing on positive self-esteem.
If you’re already dressed for the day, don’t worry about wearing a pink shirt, but use your powers for good and spread a little extra kindness today!
