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Book List

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


Be Generous Books

Maxine and the Greatest Garden Ever! cover

Be Generous

Maxine and the Greatest Garden Ever!

By Ruth SpiroDial Books for Young Readers

Maxine and her best friend Leo must find a way to keep animals from eating their new garden, but when they can’t agree on how to get rid of them, their friendship might be on the line too.

Molly on the Moon cover

Be Generous

Molly on the Moon

By Mary Robinette KowalRoaring Brook Press

Molly is good at making things for herself, but her brother is too young, so she has to learn to share.

My Friend Ben Won't Share cover

Be Generous

My Friend Ben Won’t Share

By Charles BeylAlbert Whitman & Company

Chip and his best friend Ben love to play together, but when they fight over the same truck suddenly playing together is not so fun–until it is again.

Not Enough Lollipops cover

Be Generous

Not Enough Lollipops

By Megan MaynorAlfred a Knopf Inc.

Alice wins a wagon full of lollipops in a school raffle, but no one is sure if there are enough for everyone to have one.

open book clip art

Be Generous

Para mi Solito!

By Marta SedanoMIAU

Pepito, el ratoncito, encuentra un tesoro que quiere guardar para él solo. Sus nuevos amigos le enseñarán que compartir te hace más feliz.

Pass It on

Be Generous

Pass It On

By Sophy HennPhilomel Books

Colorful illustrations demonstrate how children can share the joy they experience in fun activities through such actions as a hug, a smile, or a laugh.

Shady Baby cover

Be Responsible, Be Generous

Shady Baby

By Gabrielle Union-Wade & Dwayne Wade Jr.Harpercollins Children's Books

After a long morning of being fabulous, Shady Baby heads to the park for a relaxing play session. But what does she find?! Some not-so-nice kids picking on others.

Should I Share My Ice Cream cover

Be Generous

Should I Share My Ice Cream?

By Mo WillemsHyperion Books for Children

Gerald must decide if he should share his ice cream before it’s too late.

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