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Being a Bad Sport
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Being a Bad Sport

Written by Joy Berry. This book explores the concept of sportsmanship through various examples of poor behavior during games and activities. The narrative encourages children to reflect on their actions and understand the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, especially when winning or losing. The story emphasizes the golden rule: "We should treat others the way we want to be treated".
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A Children's Book About Disobeying
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A Children's Book About Disobeying

Written by Joy Berry. The book uses a story featuring a character named Annie and her stuffed rabbit, who can think but not talk, to teach toddlers about the consequences of disobeying adults. The story highlights that disobeying can make parents angry and that there are good reasons why parents give instructions, as they have more life experience and want their children to grow up being fair and careful. The book aims to help children understand that obeying parents is not about control but about guidance and care.
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A Children's Book About Tattling
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A Children's Book About Tattling

Written by Joy Berry. The story addresses the concept of tattling and helps children understand when it is appropriate to report someone's wrongdoing. The book follows the story of Tami and her brother T.J., who learn that tattling should only be done when someone's life or property is in danger, emphasizing the importance of treating others as you would like to be treated.
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A Book About Complaining
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A Book About Complaining

Written by Joy Berry. The book uses a simple and easy-to-understand format to explain the good, bad, appropriate, and inappropriate sides of complaining from a child's perspective. It includes illustrations to help children grasp the message and makes it easier for parents to discuss abstract concepts like complaining with their children. The book also emphasizes the importance of providing solutions with complaints, highlighting that complaining can be done in a positive manner to improve situations.
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A Children's Book About Whining
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A Children's Book About Whining

Written by Joy Berry and illustrated by John Costanza
Chicken Little
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Chicken Little

Retold and illustrated by Steven Kellogg. The story follows Chicken Little, a young chicken who believes the sky is falling after an acorn hits her head. She gathers her friends, including Goosey Loosey, Henny Penny, and Turkey Lurkey, to warn the king about the impending disaster. Along the way, they encounter Foxy Loxy, who pretends to be a police officer and tricks them into getting into his van. However, the group is eventually rescued, and Chicken Little plants the acorn, which grows into a tree where she spends her later years telling her story to her grandchildren.
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Honey... Honey... Lion! A Story from Africa
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Honey... Honey... Lion! A Story from Africa

Written and illustrated by Jan Brett. The story is based on an African legend about the symbiotic relationship between the honeyguide bird and the honey badger. For as long as anyone can remember, the honeyguide bird and the African honey badger have been partners when it comes to honey: the honeyguide finds the honeycomb, the honey badger breaks it open, and they share the sweetness inside. However, one day, the honey badger keeps all the honey for himself, breaking the age-old agreement.
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The King with Six Friends
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The King with Six Friends

Written by Jay Williams and illustrated by Imero Gobbato. The story revolves around young King Zar, who loses his kingdom and sets out to find a new one, encountering six unusual friends along the way who possess unique skills that help him achieve his goal.
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Trout the Magnificent
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Trout the Magnificent

The story revolves around a character named Trout who is determined to learn how to fly, but is convinced by Owl that he is special just the way he is. Written by Sheila Turnage and illustrated by Janet Stevens.
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"Think Before You Act: Learning About Self-Discipline and Self-Control
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"Think Before You Act: Learning About Self-Discipline and Self-Control

It is part of the Character Education Readers series and aims to teach children about self-discipline and self-control through positive peer interaction. The book focuses on depicting ways to practice self-control and respect others, helping to put an end to bullying and violence by promoting a more caring classroom community. Note: While this book is meant to be sung, I read it without a tune. Original book can be found with how it should be sung. Written by Regina G. Burch and illustrated by Catherine Leary.
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All Families Are Different (written by Sol Gordon)
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All Families Are Different (written by Sol Gordon)

This book aims to help young people understand and appreciate the diversity of family structures. It explains that some children live with both parents, while others live with one parent or step-parents, foster parents, aunts, uncles, or grandparents. The book also touches on the fact that separations, divorce, abuse, neglect, and sibling rivalries are part of life but emphasizes that these situations are not the child's fault. Written by Sol Gordon and illustrated by Vivien Cohen.
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It's Not Fair! (written by Linus Mundy)
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It's Not Fair! (written by Linus Mundy)

The book aims to help children understand what is fair and unfair, and how they can make the world a more just and fair place. It uses examples and language that children can relate to, avoiding complex terms that might be difficult for them to understand. Written by Linus Mundy and illustrated by R. W. Alley
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Why Do I Feel Scared - First Look at Being Brave (written by Pat Thomas)
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Why Do I Feel Scared - First Look at Being Brave (written by Pat Thomas)

the book explains that being brave can mean standing up for yourself or others, or trying new things, even when it feels uncomfortable or scary. The book also includes notes for parents and teachers at the back, providing advice on how to discuss the themes with children. Written by Pat Thomas and illustrated by Lesley Harker.

Chicken Little

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Entertainment Readings & Audiobooks Read Alouds Steven Kellogg Folktale

Retold and illustrated by Steven Kellogg.

The story follows Chicken Little, a young chicken who believes the sky is falling after an acorn hits her head. She gathers her friends, including Goosey Loosey, Henny Penny, and Turkey Lurkey, to warn the king about the impending disaster. Along the way, they encounter Foxy Loxy, who pretends to be a police officer and tricks them into getting into his van. However, the group is eventually rescued, and Chicken Little plants the acorn, which grows into a tree where she spends her later years telling her story to her grandchildren.

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