Books About Standing Up For Others · 31 titles considered

The Best Standing Up For Others Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about standing up for others? 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.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Wolf Hollow
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–13

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

By L. Frank Baum · Book #1 in the Oz series

A cyclone whisks Dorothy to Oz. Can she find her way home amidst magical chaos?

224 pages· 38,933 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 420,629 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1982

The BFG

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

A young boy discovers a mysterious library that appears only at night.

207 pages· 36,978 words· Est. 5 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 537,753 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2020

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You

Uncover the roots of racism and the path to an antiracist future.

294 pages· 36,733 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 55,107 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

The Secret Promise

Four princesses work together to rescue animals in need and uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious events in the kingdom of Mistberg Forest

114 pages· 12,021 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,086 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2016

Wolf Hollow

A girl confronts escalating cruelty in her town, risking everything to defend an innocent outcast.

Newbery Medal (2017)
304 pages· 60,499 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 30,429 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

My Year in the Middle

In 1970 Alabama, Lu's running talent challenges racial divides and tests her friendships.

288 pages· 51,110 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 817 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2008

Kenny & the Dragon

A boy must save his dragon friend from a village's deadly misunderstanding.

151 pages· 21,192 words· Est. 3 hour read
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 6,017 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1995

Poppy

By Avi, Brian Floca (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Poppy Stories series

A daring mouse challenges a tyrannical owl to save her family.

162 pages· 26,741 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 11,170 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1949

Shane

By Jack Schaefer, Wendell Minor (Illustrator)

A mysterious stranger's arrival ignites a deadly feud, changing a family's fate forever.

176 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 15,442 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Super Manny Stands Up!

Can Manny's imaginary heroics help him face a real-life bully?

40 pages· 417 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 597 ratings
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Standing Up For Others Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about standing up for others for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Hunter's Best Friend at School

Ages 4–8 · 2002

Two raccoons face a choice: follow mischief or stay true to friendship?

Nook

Ages 3–6 · 2021

A shy creature loses her safe space and discovers unexpected friendship.

Something Happened in Our Town

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Two families confront a police shooting, sparking questions about justice and race.

Red

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A girl must choose between standing up to a bully or staying silent.

The Ghost Trap

Ages 5–7 · 2016

A timid ghost must stop a haunting before it terrifies children.

Red and Green and Blue and White

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A shattered window tests a community's unity against prejudice.

When Carrot Met Cookie

Ages 5–7 · 2021

Can a vegetable and dessert overcome differences to stay friends?

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Standing Up For Others Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about standing up for others for developing and independent readers.

Diary of a Taekwondo Master

Ages 7–9 · 2013

A math whiz's dad believes he can master taekwondo, leading to comedic chaos.

Everything I Know About You

Ages 9–13 · 2018

On a school trip, Tally uncovers a secret that could change everything. Will she risk her pride to do what's right?

Super Puzzletastic Mysteries

Ages 9–12 · 2020

Solve thrilling mysteries before the authors reveal the truth.

Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball

Ages 7–10 · 2017

A vampire girl must rescue her pet pumpkin from a spoiled prince in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Clarice Bean Spells Trouble

Ages 8–12 · 2004

Clarice faces a spelling bee and unexpected trouble, testing her loyalty and courage.

Prep Cool

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A mistaken identity forces a girl to infiltrate a posh school. Will her disguise hold up?

The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A daring heist leads to a jungle adventure. Can a thief become a hero?

I Know You're Lying

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A stolen bag, four suspects, and secrets unravel in a single school day.

Smart Dog

Ages 10–12 · 1998

A girl befriends a talking dog on the run, facing danger and newfound popularity.

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Witch for Hire

Ages 13–17 · 2021

A teen witch must solve dangerous high school pranks or risk revealing her secret.

Delaney vs. The Bully

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A student council star tackles cyberbullying, but a friend may be the culprit.

Sports Sabotage
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Sports Sabotage

Ages 6–9 · 2012

Field Day is sabotaged. Can young detectives save the event?

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