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Book List

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


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.

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Be Healthy

Peppa Loves Yoga

By Lauren HolowatyFollettbound

Welcoming special visitor Miss Rabbit, Peppa and George learn how to keep calm and relaxed by practicing postures, breathing and mindfulness.

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Be a Neighbor

Peppa Pig and the Career Day

By Candlewick PressCandlewick Entertainment

Community members tell Peppa and her class about their jobs and activities in the local community.

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Be Polite

Perfectly Polite Penguins

By Georgiana DeutschTiger Tales

When being polite becomes boring, Polly Penguin ignores her manners and soon the other penguins copy her behavior, forcing Polly to figure out a way to make things right again.

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Be Healthy

Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas

By Aaron BlabeyScholastic Press

Everyone knows that piranhas don’t eat bananas — except for Brian. This little fish loves to munch not only on bananas, but on fruit of all kinds!

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Be Polite

Plankton Is Pushy

By Jonathan FenskeScholastic Press

Plankton tries hard to get Mister Mussel to return a friendly greeting, but when Mussel finally opens his mouth the results are unfortunate for Plankton.

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Be Kind

Plant a Kiss

By Amy Krouse RosenthalHarper an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers

One small act of love blossoms into something more dazzling than Little Miss could have ever imagined in this journey about life, kindness, and giving.

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Be Polite

Please, Mr. Panda

By Steve AnthonyScholastic Press

Panda has a plate of doughnuts to share, but most of the other animals forget to say “please.”

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