Coy, John.
Strong to the Hoop.
Lee & Low Books, 1999.
3–5 PB

James wants to join his big brother in a playground pickup basketball game.

Estes, Eleanor.
The Hundred Dresses.
Harcourt Inc., 1974.
2–5 CB

A little girl is teased about her shabby clothes.

Fleischman, Paul.
Weslandia.
Candlewick Press, 1999.
2–5 PB

Wesley’s differences make him a target of teasing. His unique talents earn him respect, as well as new friends.

Howe, James.
Horace and Morris, but Mostly Dolores.
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1999.
2–3 PB

Three friends discover that they prefer the kind of club that includes everyone.

Levine, Gail Carson.
Betsy Who Cried Wolf.
HarperCollins Publishers, 2002.
2–5 PB

A shepherdess gives a wolf a chance to become her friend and helper.

Pak, Soyung.
Sumi’s First Day of School Ever.
Viking Children’s Books, 2003.
K–1 PB

A new friend changes Sumi’s mind about school being a lonely place.

Raschka, Chris.
Yo! Yes?
Orchard Books, 1993.
K–5 PB

One boy reaches out to another in friendship.

Rosen, Michael.
This is Our House.
Candlewick Press. 1996.
K–3 PB

George won’t let anyone into his cardboard box house, until some children turn the tables on him.