Books About Teasing · 29 titles considered

The Best Teasing Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about teasing? 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 Girl Who Speaks Bear
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Girl Who Speaks Bear

By Sophie Anderson

A girl with bear legs seeks her true identity in a perilous forest.

304 pages· 66,267 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,594 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Stella Batts Needs a New Name

By Courtney Sheinmel, Jennifer A. Bell (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Stella Batts series

A young girl navigates the challenges of growing up and finding her identity.

160 pages· 13,921 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 799 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1974

The Pain and the Great One

A young boy and girl navigate their feelings towards their siblings and their roles within the family.

48 pages· 904 words· Est. 11 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,458 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2004

Tooth Trouble

Freddy's desperate to lose a tooth, but his plan might land him in big trouble.

96 pages· 6,096 words· Est. 47 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 2,309 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015

Lola Levine Is Not Mean!

By Monica Brown, Angela Dominguez (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Lola Levine series

A young girl navigates the challenges of second grade, friendships, and family while pursuing her passion for soccer

112 pages· 7,146 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 741 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1974

Blubber

When teasing spirals out of control, a fifth-grader faces unexpected consequences.

208 pages· 27,057 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 38,003 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1995

The Rag Coat

A mountain girl's coat weaves a tale of love and friendship.

32 pages
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,819 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–11 · 2008

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun

By Maria Dismondy, Kim Shaw (Illustrator)

A young girl navigates the challenges of being teased by a classmate and learns the value of kindness and empathy.

32 pages· 945 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,084 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Alexis Gets Frosted

By Coco Simon · Book #12 in the Cupcake Diaries series

A misunderstood remark sparks a teasing campaign. Can Alexis mend the rift?

160 pages· 25,031 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 724 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Sparkle Boy

By Maria Mola (Illustrator)

Casey faces teasing for loving sparkles. Can acceptance shine through?

32 pages· 913 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 986 ratings
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Teasing Picture Books

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

Daisy

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Teased at school, Daisy finds solace in forgotten treasures and discovers a kindred spirit.

The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Teasing

Ages 3–7 · 1995

Teasing backfires on Brother Bear, teaching him a valuable lesson about kindness.

Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble

Ages 4–8 · 2008

Freddy must play the turkey in the Thanksgiving play, facing laughter and embarrassment.

Chocolate Me!

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A boy learns to embrace his unique beauty despite being teased for looking different.

Love Is Love
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Love Is Love

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A boy learns love defines family, not its structure.

Tease Monster

Ages 5–11 · 2013

Is the Tease Monster a friend or foe? Discover the difference between friendly and mean teasing.

Dancing in the Wings

Ages 4–8 · 2000

A tall girl defies doubts to pursue her ballerina dreams.

Little Red Rhyming Hood

Ages 3–5 · 2019

A poetry contest turns rivals into unexpected allies. Can they rhyme their way to friendship?

Bird Boy

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A boy finds his place by embracing his love for nature and making unexpected friends.

Monster Bug

Ages 5–7 · 2004

Can shadows help Kyle outsmart his teasing siblings?

Timo Goes Camping

Ages 5–8 · 2018

A camping trip tests friendships when teasing turns anxiety into fear of failure.

Look at You, Katie Woo!

Ages 5–7 · 2011

A schoolgirl navigates growing up with humor and heart.

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Teasing Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about teasing for developing and independent readers.

No More Teasing

Ages 5–7 · 2009

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

Dimples Delight

Ages 6–8 · 2005

Can Lawrence find a way to stop the relentless teasing about his dimples?

Sticks and Stones

Ages 6–9 · 2017

Teasing turns on Veronica. Can the Fix-It Friends save the day?

Human Body Adventure

Ages 8–10 · 2023

Explore the human body in a maze of science and friendship challenges.

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