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Book List

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


Sky Color

Be Creative

Sky Color

By Peter H. ReynoldsCandlewick Press

Marisol loves to paint. So when her teacher asks her to help make a mural for the school library, she can’t wait to begin!

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Be a Leader

Sofia Valdez, Future Prez

By Andrea BeatyHarry N. Abrams

When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process.

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Be Kind, Be Yourself

Some Kids Wear Leg Braces: A 4D Book

By Lola M. SchaeferCapstone Press

Using simple, engaging text and full-color photos, readers learn how leg braces can help and what daily life is like for someone who wears them.

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Be Generous

Sonny Says Mine!

By Caryl HartBloomsbury Children's Books

When Sonny learns that the pink bunny he found while playing with his friends in the park belongs to Boo, he knows he should give it back, but will he?

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Be Responsible

Sorry (really Sorry)

By Joanna CotlerPhilomel Books

After Cow’s bad mood spreads to the whole farm, Dog starts a new chain reaction by showing kindness.

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Be an Ally

Sparkle Boy

By Lesléa NewmanLee & Low Books

Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has–a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet–but Jessie does not approve.

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Be an Ally

Speak Up

By Miranda PaulClarion Books

This book encourages the reader to speak up about everything from their own name being mispronounced to someone bringing a weapon to school.

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Be Yourself

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon

By Patty Lovell G.P. Putnam's Sons

Even when the class bully at her new school makes fun of her, Molly remembers what her grandmother told her, and she feels good about herself.

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