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Book List

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


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Be Persistent

When You are Brave

By Pat Zietlow MillerLittle, Brown and Company

Relates how to find your courage and use it when life seems frightening or you start something new.

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Be Persistent

Whistle for Willie 

By Ezra Jack KeatsViking Press

A little boy wishes so much that he could whistle.

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Be a Neighbor

Whose Hat is This?

By Sharon Katz CooperPicture Window Books

Children are introduced to important jobs in the community in the form of a guessing game.

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Be an Ally

Willow Finds a Way

By Lana ButtonKids Can Press

Shy, quiet Willow silently wishes she could find a way to say no to her bossy classmate Kristabelle’s demands, but the words never seem to come when she needs them.

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Be Healthy

Yoga for Kids

By Lorena PajalungaAlbert Whitman & Company

This book acts as an instruction guide to teach children simple yoga poses that mimic animals seen during a little boy’s day at the zoo.

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Be Persistent

You Are Ready! The World is Waiting

By Eric CarleHarper an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers

This book encourage children who are going out into the world to spread their wings, knowing they have everything they need inside them.

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Be Persistent

You Can Do It

By Betsy LewinHoliday House

Two alligators challenge themselves and each other in a race. This book teaches importance of determination and persistence.

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Be Healthy

Yummy! Good Food Makes Me Strong

By Shelley RotnerHoliday House

Depicts children eating and preparing healthy food and provides tips for parents on choosing healthier options.

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