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Book List

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


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Be a Neighbor

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

By Philip Christian SteadRoaring Brook Press

One day, Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, woke with the sniffles and the sneezes. Though he didn’t make it into the zoo that day, he did receive some unexpected guests.

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Be Safe

A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me

By Jean E. PendziwolKids Can Press

Introduces information on water safety through the story of a little girl who invites a teddy bear-toting, fire-breathing dragon to spend the day at the beach.

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Be an Ally, Be Prepared

A Very Special Critter

By Mercer MayerRandom House Children's Books

Little Critter meets a student named Alex who uses a wheelchair. Before long, Little Critter learns Alex is just like everyone else, and they become the best of friends!

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Be an Ally

Ahora me llamo Luisa: una tierna historia sobre el género y la Amistad

By Jessica WaltonAlgar Editorial

Solo uno mismo sabe que es y cómo se siente, y ante eso, lo más importante de todo es la amistad. Una historia conmovedora, dulce y tierna sobre ser uno mismo.

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Be Curious

All About Weather

By Huda HarajliRockridge Press

Kids will learn all about the four seasons, as well as how clouds form, why it rains, what causes a rainbow, and so much more.

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Be Prepared

All Are Welcome

By Alexandra PenfoldKnopf Books for Young Readers

Illustrations and simple, rhyming text introduce a school where diversity is celebrated and songs, stories, and talents are shared.

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Be Generous

All We Need

By Kathy WolffBloomsbury Children's Books

Celebrate the littlest things one needs to be happy, and the beauty of sharing with others when one has more than enough.

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Be Yourself

Alma and How She Got Her Name

By Juana Martinez-NealCandlewick Press

Alma Sofia Esperanza Jose Pura Candela has way too many names! As she hears the stories of her namesakes, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all.

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