Books About Peer Pressure · 186 titles considered

The Best Peer Pressure Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about peer pressure? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Peer Pressure

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1973

How to Eat Fried Worms

By Thomas Rockwell, Emily Arnold Mccully (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Billy Forrester series

A young boy is dared to eat 15 worms in 15 days for $50, leading to a series of humorous and tense events

144 pages· 15,178 words· Est. 2 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 49,014 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019

Maybe He Just Likes You

A girl faces unwanted attention at school and learns to stand up for herself.

304 pages· 46,516 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,566 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Squint

A boy races against blindness to finish his comic, while a new friend risks popularity to discover her own talents.

256 pages· 51,448 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,152 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014

Quinny & Hopper

Can two opposites defy school rules and stay friends amidst bullies and chaos?

240 pages· 29,882 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 765 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2019

Genesis Begins Again

A girl battles self-doubt and family turmoil to find self-love.

Newbery Medal (2020)Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2020)
370 pages· 76,058 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,033 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1951

Ellen Tebbits

By Beverly Cleary, Tracy Dockray (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Ellen & Otis series

Ellen's secret bonds her to Austine, but a mistake threatens their friendship. Can she make amends?

192 pages· 22,745 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,648 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2000

Stargirl

By Jerry Spinelli · Book #1 in the Stargirl series

A unique student challenges conformity, igniting love and conflict at Mica High.

186 pages· 40,014 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 338,413 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1997

You Are Special

A wooden boy struggles to find his place in a world where his worth is determined by the stickers given to him by his peers.

32 pages· 1,093 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 53,998 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1998

A Bad Case of Stripes

A girl wakes up with stripes and struggles to cope with the reactions of those around her

32 pages· 1,435 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 89,119 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013

Nugget & Fang

Can a shark and minnow defy nature and become friends?

40 pages· 535 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,283 ratings
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Peer Pressure Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about peer pressure for preschool and elementary-age readers.

My Friend Maggie

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Friendship tested by peer pressure and betrayal. Will true loyalty prevail?

Stephanie's Ponytail

Ages 4–7 · 1996

A young girl named Stephanie tries out different hairstyles and her classmates copy her, leading to chaos and confusion in the classroom.

Tricky

Ages 3–7 · 2017

A mischievous dog rethinks his pranks after a life-changing treat.

The Right One for Roderic

Ages 5–7 · 2019

A ghost defies tradition to find his unique style.

Odd Dog Out

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A colorful pup seeks her place in a gray world, only to find home is where she belongs.

Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice

Ages 5–11 · 2014

A loud girl learns the art of using the right voice for every situation.

Spike

Ages 3–8 · 2021

A penguin's quest for conformity leads to unexpected self-discovery.

Jamie Is Jamie
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Jamie Is Jamie

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A preschooler challenges gender norms through play, teaching peers empathy and creativity.

Kindness Starts With You - At School

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover how small acts of kindness can change the world.

My Strong Mind
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My Strong Mind

Ages 5–8 · 2018

A young girl tackles daily challenges with positivity and mental strength.

I Can Do Hard Things
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I Can Do Hard Things

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Empower kids with mindful affirmations to face life's challenges confidently.

Leaping Lemmings!

Ages 3–7 · 2016

Can one lemming change the fate of the herd?

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Peer Pressure Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about peer pressure for developing and independent readers.

Victory Vault

Ages 8–11 · 2011

A gymnast's secret mistake tests her friendship and integrity.

My Forever Friends

Ages 8–12 · 2011

Caught in a feud, can Ida mend friendships and unite her class?

Double Dare You

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Ella's school year turns chaotic when she sits next to her worst enemy.

Honestly, Mallory!

Ages 7–11 · 2007

Mallory's lie spirals out of control on Career Day. Can she fix it?

Isadora Moon Gets in Trouble

Ages 6–9 · 2017

Half-fairy, half-vampire, Isadora faces chaos when a dragon joins her school day. What could go wrong?

Pippa Park Raises Her Game

Ages 10–13 · 2020

A scholarship offers Pippa a fresh start, but anonymous threats risk unraveling her new life.

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Just Jaime

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Two friends face shifting alliances and doubts on the last day of seventh grade.

Rivals

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A young athlete uncovers a dangerous secret at a high-stakes baseball tournament.

Second Chances
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Second Chances

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A guardian angel must uncover the truth behind a friendship turned sour to help a bullied girl.

The Queen Bee and Me

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Meg must choose between loyalty to her best friend and finding her own voice.

What Happened to Rachel Riley?

Ages 8–12 · 2023

New girl investigates why a once-popular classmate became an outcast.

The Kate in Between
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The Kate in Between

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A viral video turns a girl into a hero, but her secret threatens to unravel everything.

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