Friendship, understanding and celebrating differences, and recognizing our strengths and weaknesses.
Everybody Needs a Rock - by Byrd Baylor
How to choose and treasure a rock. Tips for finding your very own rock friend.
The Giving Tree - by Shel Silverstein
At face value this could be about selfishness or loving without expecting anything in return. We like to use this book as a place to start when talking about reciprocity.
How Chipmunk Got His Stripes - by Joseph Bruchac & James Bruchac
Teasing others, consequences and lessons learned. Based on Indigenous folktale.
I Am Human: A Book of Empathy - by Susan Verde
Looking at a familiar animal - a human. Recognizing that humans are all very different, that we can make mistakes, but also make choices to help ourselves and especially help others.
Let's Make a Garden - by Susan Verde
Creating a garden together by planting seeds from different backgrounds and cultures.
The Very Cranky Bear - by Nick Bland
A look at hibernation in animals, with a focus on understanding different perspectives and caring for others.
The Very Greedy Bee - by Steve Smallmen
A look at hibernation in animals, with a focus on understanding different perspectives and caring for others.