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Book List

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


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Be an Ally

The Invisible Boy

By Trudy LudwigKnopf Books for Young Readers

Brian has always felt invisible at school, but when a new student, Justin, arrives, everything changes.

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Be Kind

The Kindness Book

By Todd ParrLittle, Brown and Company

This book explores different ways to show kindness, including choosing kind words, giving compliments, and offering help without being asked.

The King of Kindergarten

Be Prepared

The King of Kindergarten

By Derrick BarnesNancy Paulsen Books

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten.

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Be Persistent

The Kiss Box

By Bonnie VerburgOrchard Books

This book helps reassure children that their mothers will always be connected to them, even when they are not together.

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Be a Leader

The Little Engine That Could

By Watty PiperGolden Books

Although she is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain.

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Be Green

The Lorax

By Dr. SeussRandom House Books for Young Readers

The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.

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Be Polite

The Magic Word

By Mac BarnettBalzer + Bray

Paxton C. Heymeyer triggers a series of fantastical misadventures when he realizes he can get what he wants by saying “alakazoomba” instead of “please.”

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Be Persistent

The Most Magnificent Thing

By Ashley SpiresKids Can Press

A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing!

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