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• Brave Every Day

  Ludwig, Trudy,

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  Camila is filled with worry and fear, but when she hides during a class field trip to the aquarium, she finds a classmate who is also afraid and needs a friend.

• Be Kind

  Miller, Pat Zietlow,

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  When a friend spills juice on her dress, Tanisha tries to figure out ways to make her feel better. Children learn that helping someone, even in small ways, can make a difference.

• The Rabbit Listened

  Doerrfeld, Cori,

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  Sometimes you don't want anyone to solve your problem. You just need someone to listen to you. The rabbit gave Taylor something needed - someone to listen.

• Pass It on

  Henn, Sophy,

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  When you see something terrific, smile a smile and pass it on! If you chance upon a chuckle, hee hee hee and pass it on. Should you spot a thing of wonder, jump for joy and pass it on! So begins Sophy Henn's ode to the excitement of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The World Needs More Purple People

  Bell, Kristen, 1980-

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  The world does need more purple people. It needs people who ask great questions. The world also needs more people who are kind and hard working. This book will help you become one!

• Daniel Loves Playtime!

  Schwartz, Alexandra Cassel,

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  Daniel is invited to play at Jodi's house after school, but when he encounters routines that are not the same as the ones at his own house, Daniel gets nervous.

• You Have Feelings All the Time

  Kris, Deborah Farmer,

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  This book will help your child understand that feelings and emotions are a part of life.

• Caring With Bert and Ernie

  a Book About Empathy

  Miller, Marie-Therese,

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  Elmo and friends help young readers explore empathy. Kids will learn how to think about others, show that they care, and help those around them.

• I Am Human

  a Book of Empathy

  Verde, Susan,

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  A child recognizes his own humanity, his capacity for doing harm and being harmed, his ability to feel joy and sadness, and his belief in hope and promise to keep learning.

• Sharing a Smile

  Kramar, Nicki,

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  Sophie is feeling a bit worried about the world and going outside lately means wearing a mask, but she realizes she is not the only one who feels a little scared and decides to spread a small act of kindness in her neighborhood.

• Play With Me!

  Lee, Michelle, 1982-

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  Pip the pig is full of ideas: he wants to play dress up! Or magicians! Or dolls! But his best friend Nico the bear just wants to play his cello! Can they find something they can play together?

• Sorry (really Sorry)

  Cotler, Joanna,

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  After Cow's bad mood spreads to the whole farm, Dog starts a new chain reaction by showing kindness.

• Me Love to Share With Cookie Monster

  a Book About Generosity

  Miller, Marie-Therese,

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  Cookie Monster helps children learn how to share toys, help others, and be a good friend.