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Book List

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


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Be Kind

My Many Colored Days

By Dr. SeussKnopf Books for Young Readers

This rhyming story describes each day in terms of a particular color which in turn is associated with specific emotions.

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Be Kind

My Voice/Mi Voz

By Jose FragosoGreen Seeds Publishing

Un libro infantil en edición bilingüe dedicado a la voz, a aprender a usarla para beneficio de un mundo mejor.

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Be Curious

Nerdy Babies: Space

By Emmy KastnerRoaring Brook Press

Nerdy babies explore what makes the moon, the sun, and all the planets unique on a trip around our solar system.

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Be Safe

Never Talk to Strangers

By Irma JoyceGolden Books

This book highlights situations that children will find themselves in and tells them what to do if a stranger approaches.

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Be Healthy

Nope. Never. Not for Me!

By Samantha CotterillDial Books for Young Readers

A young child refuses to try a bite of broccoli until her mom guides her through a careful exploration of the new food.

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Be Creative

Not a Box

By Antoinette PortisHarperFestival

To an imaginative bunny, a box is not always just a box.

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Be Creative

Not a Stick

By Antoinette PortisHarper Collins Publishers

An imaginative young pig shows some of the many things that a stick can be.

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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.

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