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Book List

We’ve carefully curated book lists to go with each lesson.


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Be Healthy

¡A comer sano!

By Patricia GeisCombel Editorial

Aprender a comer sano también puede ser divertido con este libro pop-up vibrante.

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Be Persistent

¡Sí, Se Puede! / Yes, We Can!

By Luis Rodríguez Diana CohnCinco Puntos Press

Carlitos no puede pensar en una manera de mantener a su madre hasta que la ve en la televisión dando un discurso, y luego consigue que su clase lo ayude.

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Be an Ally

10,000 Dresses 

By Marcus EwertTriangle Square

Bailey longs to wear the beautiful dresses of her dreams but is ridiculed by her unsympathetic family which rejects her true perception of herself.

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Be Generous

A Bear to Share

By Jessica Alba, Norah Weinstein, Norah, & Kelly Sawyer PatricofHarpercollins Children's Books

When her mother suggests she make room for a new bear, Tiana can’t believe her ears! Will Tiana have to lose the one bear she really loves? Will she find room in her heart for two?

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Be Curious, Be Green

A Boy and a Jaguar

By Alan RabinowitzHoughton Mifflin Harcourt

The renowned cat conservationist reflects on his early childhood struggles with a speech disorder.

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Be Healthy

A Friend for Yoga Bunny

By Brian RussoHarpercollins Children's Books

Running into a bear who is anxious about celebrating her birthday, Yoga Bunny shows her yoga poses, meditation warm-ups, and deep breathing exercises to help her enjoy her day.

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Be Safe

A Little Book About Safety

By Samantha Kurtzman-CounterThe Mother Company

When adorable little Hugo Hippo heads out for a fun day at The Happy Herd Community Pool, he is confronted by all sorts of opportunities to make choices about his own safety.

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Be Kind, Be Yourself

A New Day

By Brad MeltzerDial Books for Young Readers

After Sunday quits being a day of the week, the other days try out all sorts of candidates, until an act of kindness reminds them all that a little appreciation can go a long way.

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