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The Best Resolving Conflict Books for Kids

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

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Skunk and Badger
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Resolving Conflict

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1954

The Wheel on the School

By Meindert DeJong, Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)

Can a group of children bring storks back to their village?

Newbery Medal (1955)
298 pages· 66,608 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 13,371 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2020

Skunk and Badger

By Amy Timberlake, Jon Klassen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Skunk and Badger series

A badger is forced to take in a roommate, a skunk named Skunk, who brings chaos and chickens into his life.

124 pages· 15,119 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,203 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2002

Hoot

Can a new kid save endangered owls from a pancake empire's expansion?

292 pages· 61,220 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 111,770 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2000

Enemy Pie

A boy's summer changes when he uses Enemy Pie to turn a foe into a friend.

34 pages· 1,463 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 9,776 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016

Max and Bird

A kitten and a bird become unlikely friends and learn to fly together.

32 pages· 633 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 594 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 1936

The Story of Ferdinand

By Munro Leaf, Robert Lawson (Illustrator)

A gentle bull faces the bullfights in Madrid. Will he stay true to himself?

72 pages
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 95,029 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1999

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

A farmer's cows and hens go on strike to demand better working conditions.

32 pages· 408 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 96,044 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020

The Pig War

By Emma Bland Smith, Alison Jay (Illustrator)

A pig's misstep nearly ignites war between America and England.

48 pages· 1,394 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 216 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

The Wall in the Middle of the Book

A character navigates a world divided by a wall, encountering an ogre on the other side.

42 pages· 154 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,324 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Settle the Score

Two soccer teams, one championship. Friendship or victory?

144 pages· 27,151 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 240 ratings
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Resolving Conflict Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about resolving conflict for the youngest readers and listeners.

Rex Wrecks It!

Ages 2–5 · 2014

Can friends turn a dinosaur's chaos into fun?

The Steves

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Two puffins named Steve clash over who is the 'Stevest.'

Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale

Ages 0–3 · 1998

A misunderstanding with a whale threatens Rainbow Fish's reef. Can peace be restored?

Sharing Does Not Compute
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Sharing Does Not Compute

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Two robots must learn to share a toy car. Can they override their programming?

PJ Masks Save Headquarters!

Ages 2–5 · 2017

Stop a villain from taking over the heroes' secret base.

It's Time to Save the Day!

Ages 2–5 · 2017

Join heroes as they race against time to fight crime before bedtime.

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Resolving Conflict Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about resolving conflict for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Sandwich Swap

Ages 5–8 · 2010

Can a sandwich ruin a friendship, or will differences unite them?

Knuffle Bunny Too

Ages 3–5 · 2007

A mix-up at school leads to a midnight bunny swap and a new friendship.

The Hueys in It Wasn't Me
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The Hueys in It Wasn't Me

Ages 3–5 · 2013

The Hueys can't agree on what they're arguing about, leading to chaos and hilarity.

I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!
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I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!

Ages 3–6 · 2011

RJ must learn to accept 'No' to earn praise and rewards instead of arguments.

That's NOT How You Do It!

Ages 3–7 · 2017

Lucy meets Toshi, who does everything differently. Can she learn from him?

Gandhi

Ages 5–10 · 2013

A 24-day march challenges oppressive salt taxes, igniting a peaceful revolution for independence.

Chester Raccoon and the Big Bad Bully

Ages 4–8 · 2008

Chester faces a school bully and learns the power of friendship to transform enemies into allies.

Jinx and the Doom Fight Crime!

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Siblings turn superheroes, fighting crime with imagination and fun.

The Fort

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A prince and pirate clash over a fort, leading to unexpected teamwork.

The Three Little Pugs

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Three pugs face a sleepy showdown with a big bad cat in their cozy basket.

Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad

Ages 3–5 · 2011

A playdate goes awry, testing friendships and the power of an apology.

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Accident!

Ages 4–7 · 2017

A clumsy armadillo's mishap spirals into chaos, proving mistakes aren't the end.

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Resolving Conflict Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about resolving conflict for developing and independent readers.

Heidi Heckelbeck Has a New Best Friend

Ages 5–9 · 2018

New neighbor stirs trouble among friends. Can Heidi keep her friendships intact?

Space Camp
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Space Camp

Ages 5–9 · 2016

Space camp turns chaotic. Can Zack unite his cabin mates before summer is ruined?

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Snoopy Spy
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Heidi Heckelbeck and the Snoopy Spy

Ages 5–9 · 2018

Heidi must stop her brother's spying before he reveals her secret.

The 78-Story Treehouse

Ages 6–10 · 2016

Two friends try to make a movie about their adventures in a 78-story treehouse, but things don't go as planned.

No More Teasing

Ages 5–7 · 2009

A young girl learns to deal with a classmate who constantly teases her.

Emma Catwalks and Cupcakes!

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Emma's modeling dream is overshadowed by her best friend. Can friendship survive the spotlight?

The Secret Cookie Club

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Can cookies keep a summer friendship alive through the school year?

Ralph S. Mouse

Ages 8–12 · 1982

A mouse's school adventure tests his cleverness in a maze.

Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Sticky-Fingers Cure

Ages 8–11 · 2019

A young girl helps her friends and neighbors with their problems using her magical cures.

Dog Gets a Pet
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Dog Gets a Pet

Ages 4–8 · 2024

A pet rock gift leads to unexpected chaos. Can Dog and Pony find harmony?

Daisy's Decorating Dilemma
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Daisy's Decorating Dilemma

Ages 6–9 · 2018

Fairies face a decorating dilemma for their biggest party of the year.

The Best Club

Ages 5–7 · 2016

Can Katie and friends create a club to rival Sophie's exclusive group?

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