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Book List

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


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Be an Ally, Be Persistent

Thank You, Mr. Falker

By Patricia PolaccoPhilomel Books

At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.

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Be a Neighbor

Thank You, Neighbor!

By Ruth ChanHarperCollins Publishers

Join our narrator and her dog on their daily walk as they greet the people in their neighborhood.

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Be a Neighbor, Be Generous

Thank You, Omu!

By Oge MoraLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers

Soon Omu’s delicious stew pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?

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Be Generous

That Egg Is Mine!

By Liz Goulet DuboisSourcebooks Jabberwocky

Duck and Cluck learn important lessons about manners and sharing when they each make their case for why a found egg belongs to them.

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Be Safe

That is Not a Good Idea!

By Mo WillemsBalzer + Bray

This book teaches children about strangers and good decision making.

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Be a Neighbor

That Neighbor Kid

By Daniel MiyaresSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

In this nearly wordless picture book, a young girl spies on her new neighbor, a young boy who is building something from planks of the fence between their backyards.

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Be Safe

The Berenstain Bears Learn About Strangers

By Stan and Jan BerenstainRandom House

The Berenstain Bear cubs learn not to be overly friendly with strangers and give their rules for dealing with them.

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Be Polite

The Berenstain Bears Respect Each Other

By Stan & Jan BerenstainPaw Prints Press

When Gramps and Gran go on a picnic with Mama, Papa, and the cubs, they are reminded of good manners and how to treat others.

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