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Book List

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


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Be an Ally, Be a Neighbor, Be Healthy, Be Kind

Maddi’s Fridge

By Lois BrandtFlashlight Press

Sofia visit’s her friend Maddi’s house to find that they only have milk and bread to eat. She wants to help her friend have food, but doesn’t want to betray her promise not to tell.

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Be Responsible

Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog

By Lisa PappPeachtree Publishing Company

Madeline Finn and her loved ones help guide Star through a variety of challenges before noticing an elderly man in a wheelchair who never smiles.

Manners Are Not for Monkeys cover

Be Polite

Manners Are Not for Monkeys

By Heather TekavecKids Can Press

The young monkeys start to copy the good manners they see the children using, until their mother corrects them.

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Be Responsible, Be Prepared

Manners at School

By Bridget HeosAmicus

A young monster with no manners goes to a new school and learns from another student the manners she should use at school.

Manners at School cover

Be Prepared, Be Responsible

Manners at School

By Josh PlattnerSandcastle Tales

Provides advice on manners when at school, including staying in the bus seat when riding the bus, being polite to classmates, and putting toys back where they belong after recess.

Manners at School cover

Be Polite

Manners at School

By Carrie FinnPicture Window Books

Introduce children to using good manners in school in a variety of situations.

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Be Prepared

Maple & Willow Apart

By Lori NicholsNancy Paulsen Books

Sisters Maple and Willow miss each other when Maple starts school, leaving Willow behind at home.

Max at School cover

Be Prepared

Max at School

By Rosemary WellsPenguin Young Readers

Max gets ready for his first day of school. Children are introduced to what they might need at school, and the fun activities that take place there.

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