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Book List

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


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Be Prepared

Not This Bear: A First Day of School Story

By Alyssa Satin CapucilliHenry Holt and Co.

It’s Bear’s first day of school, and he’s a bit reluctant to go. Mama says all bears love school; Bear isn’t so sure. Maybe this bear will like school after all.

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Be Safe

Officer Buckle and Gloria

By Peggy RathmannPutnam, G. P. Putnam's Sons

Children learn safety tips from Officer Buckle and his amazing police dog Gloria.

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Be a Leader

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

By Dr. SeussRandom House Books for Young Readers

Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness, and confusion; and being in charge of your actions.

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Be Green

One Little Bag

By Henry ColeScholastic Press

From a tall tree growing in the forest–to the checkout counter at the grocery store–one little bag finds its way into the hands of a young boy on the eve of his first day of school.

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Be Green

One Love

By Cedella MarleyChronicle Books

In this illustrated version of Bob Marley’s song, a young girl enlists her friends, family, and community to transform their neighborhood for the better.

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Be Yourself

Only a Tree Knows How to be a Tree

By Mary MurphyCandlewick Press

Only a tree knows how to be a tree, and only you know how to be you. A celebration of individuality and the natural world.

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Be a Neighbor

Outside Inside

By Leuyen PhamRoaring Brook Press

A beautiful book that describes the impact of COVID-19 on communities and why some essential workers could not quarantine.

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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.

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