Curiosity

Primary –

• Touch the Brightest Star by Christie Matheson https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Brightest-Star-Christie-Matheson/dp/0062274473/ref=sr_1_1_twi_har_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510157179&sr=1-1&keywords=touch+the+brightest+star (board book)

• Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kuefler – https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Pond-Joseph-Kuefler/dp/0062364278/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510157317&sr=1-1&keywords=Beyond+the+Pond&dpID=51F1gTWhbAL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

●      Sam and Dave Dig a Hole – https://www.amazon.com/James-Excellence-Childrens-Literature-Awards/dp/0763662291/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510157317&sr=1-2&keywords=Beyond+the+Pond&dpID=512ZmgZsb5L&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

Upper – .

• Cabinet of Curiosities by Gordon Grice https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076116927X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jenloveskev-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=076116927X&linkId=6bc1bfc013901948a0df632b1d9cf7ca

• Diary of a Time Traveler by David Long https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1847807046/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jenloveskev-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1847807046&linkId=e1932f9cd4e818ee74e6412963453770

• . The Wonder Garden by Jenny Broom https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1847807038/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jenloveskev-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1847807038&linkId=20f6d2556a713b20943552e533f00a47

Blogposts about books to support curiosity:

• http://jenloveskev.com/2016/12/05/15-books-that-spark-curiosity-in-children/

  https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-good-books-to-spark-a-young-3-to-5-year-old-childs-curiosity-about-the-world-they-live-in

• http://www.carolhurst.com/subjects/picturescience.html

• http://www.charlotteparent.com/CLT/Blogs/Books-for-Kids/3-Picture-Books-That-Spark-Curiosity-in-Young-Readers/

• https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/10/21/how-to-spark-curiosity-in-children-by-embracing-uncertainty/

Open-mindedness

Primary

• Duck! Rabbit! https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Rabbit-Amy-Krouse-Rosenthal/dp/0811868656/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510157850&sr=1-1&keywords=Duck%21+Rabbit%21

• The Blind Men and the Elephant by Karen Backstein https://www.amazon.com/Blind-Elephant-Hello-Reader-Grades/dp/0590458132/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510157919&sr=1-1&keywords=the+blind+men+and+the+elephant&dpID=51DCXfbZB4L&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

●      The pink refrigerator by Tim Egan https://www.amazon.com/Pink-Refrigerator-Tim-Egan/dp/0618631542/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510158477&sr=1-1&keywords=The+pink+refrigerator+by+Tim+Egan&dpID=5113jn92IcL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• Woolbur by Leslie Helakoski https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_7?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=woolbur+by+leslie+helakoski&sprefix=Woolbur%2Cstripbooks%2C265&crid=2CZLBOQV2GQTQ

• Chee-Kee: A Panda in Bearland by Sujean Rim https://www.amazon.com/Chee-Kee-Panda-Bearland-Sujean-Rim/dp/0316407445/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510236112&sr=1-1&keywords=chee-kee+a+panda+in+bearland

Upper

• Black and White by David Macaulay https://www.amazon.com/Black-White-David-Macaulay/dp/0618636870/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510158113&sr=1-1&keywords=Black+and+White+by+David+Macaulay

• This Child Every Child by David J. Smith https://www.amazon.com/This-Child-Every-Children-CitizenKid/dp/1554534666/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510158376&sr=1-1&keywords=This+child+every+child&dpID=51hfNgKc6PL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

Blogposts around teaching open-mindedness:

• http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/teaching-openmindedness.html

• http://acupful.com/childrens-books-global-citizenship/

Perspective

Primary

• More than Anything Else by Marie Bradby Young Booker T. Washington is the narrator. The book offers so many opportunities to take on the perspectives of Booker’s older brother, his father, his mother, or the man who teaches him to read. https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Anything-Marie-Bradby/dp/0531094642/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510158819&sr=1-1&keywords=More+than+anything+else

• Bunting, E. (1991). Fly away home. Illust. by R. Himler. New York: Clarion Books. This story is told from Danny’s perspective. Students might explore the story from his father’s perspective as they manage their lives in the airport. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Fly+Away+Home

• Johnson, A. (1992). The leaving morning. Paintings by D. Soman. New York: Orchard. There are so many opportunities in this book to take on the perspectives of the two children who are moving away or of their neighbors, cousins, and parents. https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Morning-Theme-Home-Sweet/dp/0618061924/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510159386&sr=1-1&keywords=the+leaving+morning&dpID=61MPppstqKL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

Upper

• Cole, R. (1995). The story of Ruby Bridges. Illust. By G. Ford. New York: Scholastic. This story uses third person narration with direct quotes from Ruby Bridges, her mother, and her teacher. Students could give voice to people in the large angry crowd, to the federal marshalls who escorted Ruby in and out of the school building, to Ruby herself as she walked past the angry crowd, or to Miss Hurley, Ruby’s first grade teacher. https://www.amazon.com/Story-Ruby-Bridges-Special-Anniversary/dp/0439472261/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510159353&sr=1-1&keywords=the+story+of+ruby+bridges+by+robert+coles

• Levine, E. (2007). Henry’s freedom box. Illust. by K. Nelson. New York: Scholastic. There are so many opportunities in this book to give voice to Henry’s thoughts or take on the perspectives of the boys and the boss in the tobacco company, Henry’s children as they are carted away, James, Dr. Smith, and Henry as they ponder his idea of mailing himself to freedom in a crate, or of all the people in the room when Henry finally arrives in Philadelphia. https://www.amazon.com/Henrys-Freedom-Box/dp/B006PG9D6A/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510159452&sr=1-1&keywords=henry%27s+freedom+box+a+true+story+from+the+underground+railroad

Blogposts

• http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson-docs/30792ChildrensBooks.pdf

• http://www.teachingkidsbooks.com/3rd-4th-grade/point-of-view

• https://www.librarything.com/tag/point+of+view

• https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/books-teaching-point-view/

Teamwork/Citizenship

Primary

• Stone Soup https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Soup/dp/B001CMOO34/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510159803&sr=1-4&keywords=stone+soup

• Swimmy by Leo Leoni https://www.amazon.com/Swimmy-Leo-Lionni/dp/0399555501/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510159926&sr=1-1&keywords=swimmy+by+leo+lionni

Upper

• The Junkyard Wonders (Hardcover) by Patricia Polacco

https://www.amazon.com/Junkyard-Wonders-Patricia-Polacco/dp/0399250786/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510159699&sr=1-1&keywords=the+junkyard+wonders+by+patricia+polacco&dpID=51YuqRai9KL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

●      2. Ellie McDoodle: Most Valuable Player by Ruth McNally Barshaw https://www.amazon.com/Ellie-McDoodle-Most-Valuable-Player/dp/1599904276/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510160181&sr=1-1&keywords=Ellie+McDoodle%3A+Most+Valuable+Player+by+Ruth+McNally+Barshaw

• Game Changers: by Mike Lupica https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changers-Book-Mike-Lupica/dp/0545381797/ref=sr_1_1_twi_pap_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510160985&sr=1-1&keywords=Game+Changers%3A+by+Mike+Lupica&dpID=51-L10IuJwL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

Blogposts

• https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/picture-book-teamwork

• http://www.librarything.com/tag/working+together

• http://www.librarything.com/tag/teamwork

• http://childrenbooklists.com/category/teamwork/

• https://www.weareteachers.com/four-inspiring-tales-of-teamwork/

Creativity

Primary

• Going Places by Paul and Peter Reynolds (thinking outside the box) https://www.amazon.com/Going-Places-Paul-Reynolds/dp/1442466081/ref=sr_1_1_twi_har_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1510234589&sr=8-1&keywords=going+places+by+peter+and+paul+reynolds&dpID=51a5QK4rg8L&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• Any Peter Reynolds book!

• What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobe Yamada Preschool – 2nd grade (creativity in ideas) https://www.amazon.com/What-Do-You-Idea/dp/1938298071/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510234782&sr=1-1&keywords=What+do+you+do+with+an+idea

• Iggy Peck, Architect https://www.amazon.com/Iggy-Peck-Architect-Andrea-Beaty/dp/081091106X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235043&sr=1-1&keywords=iggy+peck+architect+book

Upper

• Westlandia by Paul Fleischman (creative kid creates civilization!) https://www.amazon.com/Weslandia-Paul-Fleischman/dp/0763610526/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510234665&sr=1-1&keywords=Westlandia&dpID=511A7AK0P4L&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• Froodle by Antoinette Portis https://www.amazon.com/Froodle-Antoinette-Portis/dp/159643922X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510234893&sr=1-1&keywords=Froodle&dpID=510Ey6iag8L&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Roxaboxen+by+Alice+McLerran

• Books by David Weisner or Chris Van Allsburg

Blogposts

• http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/teaching-creativity.html

• https://pernillesripp.com/2015/06/12/10-1-picture-books-that-spark-creativity/

• https://www.wired.com/2010/10/top-10-picture-books-to-inspire-creativity/

Bravery

Primary

• Thunder Rose Paperback by Jerdine Nolen https://www.amazon.com/Thunder-Rose-Jerdine-Nolen/dp/0152060065/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510168754&sr=1-1&keywords=Thunder+Rose

• Sheila Rae the Brave by Kevin Henkes https://www.amazon.com/Sheila-Rae-Brave-Kevin-Henkes/dp/0688147380/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510169483&sr=1-1&keywords=sheila+rae+the+brave+by+kevin+henkes&dpID=51pulZWLHOL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• Wave by Suzy Lee (wordless) https://www.amazon.com/Wave-Suzy-Lee/dp/081185924X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235668&sr=1-1&keywords=wave+by+suzy+lee&dpID=41t%252B6hKC1JL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend by Melanie Watt https://www.amazon.com/Scaredy-Squirrel-Makes-a-Friend/dp/B00J34FHC0/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235820&sr=1-1&keywords=scaredy+squirrel+makes+a+friend+by+melanie+watt

Upper

• My Diary from Here to There: Mi diario de aqui hasta alla (English and Spanish Edition) Paperback – April 1, 2013 by Amada Irma Perez https://www.amazon.com/My-Diary-Here-There-English/dp/0892392304/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510167907&sr=1-1&keywords=My+Diary+From+Here+to+There&dpID=51WA7wjQXqL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• The Butterfly Paperback by Patricia Polacco https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Patricia-Polacco/dp/0142413062/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510169015&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Butterfly+by+patricia

• Freedom Summer by Deborah Wiles https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Summer-Deborah-Wiles/dp/068987829X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510169729&sr=1-2&dpID=519FE8c4wyL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• If I Never Forever Endeavor by Holly Meade https://www.amazon.com/If-I-Never-Forever-Endeavor/dp/0763640719/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235866&sr=1-1&keywords=if+i+never+forever+endeavor&dpID=612LZOMBibL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

Blogposts

• https://carrotsareorange.com/teach-a-child-about-courage/

• https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/picture-books-about-fear-and-courage/

• https://thereisabookforthat.com/tag/courage/

Gratitude

Primary

• The Thankful Book by Todd Parr https://www.amazon.com/Thankful-Book-Todd-Parr/dp/0316181013/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510170764&sr=1-1&keywords=the+thankful+book+todd+parr&dpID=61I3wU5NnbL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon (Board Book) https://www.amazon.com/All-World-Classic-Board-Books/dp/1481431218/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510170783&sr=1-1&keywords=All+the+World+by+Liz+Garton+Scanlon&dpID=61BYOTLTjiL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts https://www.amazon.com/Those-Shoes-Maribeth-Boelts/dp/0763642843/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510170826&sr=1-1&keywords=Those+shoes&dpID=51jeejplHeL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

Upper

• Thanks a Million by Nikki Grimes (poetry) https://www.amazon.com/Thanks-Million-Nikki-Grimes/dp/0688172938/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1510170176&sr=1-1-fkmr0

• The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Tree-Shel-Silverstein/dp/0060256656/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510170341&sr=1-1&keywords=the+giving+tree+by+shel+silverstein&dpID=41sl4PH795L&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

Blogposts

• http://investinginchildren.on.ca/blog/2015/1/14/19-childrens-books-about-gratitude (mostly primary)

• http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/teaching-gratitude.html

• https://www.curiousworld.com/blog/books-for-teaching-gratitude

Humility/Modesty

Primary

• Tortoise and Hare (any version)

• Humble Pie by Jennifer Donnelly https://www.amazon.com/Humble-Pie-Jennifer-Donnelly/dp/1416967516/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510174425&sr=1-1&keywords=Humble+Pie+by+Jennifer+Donnelly

• The Emperor’s New Clothes https://www.amazon.com/Emperors-Clothes-Hans-Christian-Andersen/dp/0618344209/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510174632&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Emperor%E2%80%99s+New+Clothes&dpID=51fS1H1mT5L&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

Upper

• The Tower, A Story of Humility By Richard Paul Evans https://www.amazon.com/Tower-Humility-Richard-Paul-Evans/dp/1481431110/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510174661&sr=1-1&keywords=The+Tower%2C+A+Story+of+Humility&dpID=51NOXZ9VuXL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

• Sarah, Plain and Tall https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Plain-Tall-Patricia-MacLachlan/dp/B0042YSC4G/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235079&sr=1-4&keywords=sarah+plain+and+tall&dpID=51ZObKumGYL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch (Very short novel)

Blogposts (A lot of religious blogposts)

Kindness

Primary

• Be a Friend by Salina Yoon https://www.amazon.com/Be-Friend-Salina-Yoon/dp/1619639513/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235436&sr=1-1&keywords=Be+a+Friend+by+salina+yoon

• Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry https://www.amazon.com/Stick-and-Stone/dp/B06Y1C776K/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235616&sr=1-1&keywords=stick+and+stone+by+beth+ferry

• Rude Cakes by Rowboat Watkins https://www.amazon.com/Rude-Cakes-Rowboat-Watkins/dp/1452138516/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510236037&sr=1-1&keywords=rude+cakes

Upper

• The Promise by Nicola Davies https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Nicola-Davies/dp/0763693030/ref=sr_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235375&sr=1-14

• How Full is Your Bucket? (for Kids) by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer https://www.amazon.com/Full-Your-Bucket-Reckmeyer-Paperback/dp/B00YDJGWX8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1510236172&sr=1-1

• The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Boy-Trudy-Ludwig/dp/1582464502/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510236215&sr=1-1&keywords=the+invisible+boy+by+trudy+ludwig

Blogposts

• https://www.buzzfeed.com/emeynardie/13-childrens-books-that-encourage-kindness-toward-26paw?utm_term=.vt7nPOq9A#.cgRYBDk4M

Self-Control

Primary:

• When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang

• My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook

• The Way I Act by Steve Metzger

• How to Be a Superhero Called Self-Control: Super Powers to Help Young Children Regulate Their Emotions and Senses by Lauren Brukner
  https://www.amazon.com/How-Superhero-Called-Self-Control-Senses-Moms/dp/1849057176/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1517411297&sr=1-1&keywords=super+hero+self-control&linkCode=sl1&tag=nurtureandt0b-20&linkId=ccb0ade292dc520bf777067cf5702b3e

• Nannette’s Baguette by Mo Willems
  https://www.amazon.com/Nanettes-Baguette-Mo-Willems/dp/1484722868/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1517409634&sr=8-1&keywords=nanettes+baguette&linkCode=sl1&tag=nurtureandt0b-20&linkId=65bcea932d0022b650cdb9097a6a9061

• Waiting is Not Easy by Mo Willems
  https://www.amazon.com/Waiting-Easy-Elephant-Piggie-Book/dp/142319957X

• Argyle Fox by Marie Letourneau
  https://www.amazon.com/Argyle-Fox-Marie-Letourneau/dp/1939100097/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533395591&sr=1-1&keywords=argyle+fox

• Crabby Pants by Julie Gassman
  https://www.amazon.com/Crabby-Pants-Little-Boost-Gassman/dp/140487416X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533396245&sr=1-1&keywords=Crabby+pants

• Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale
  https://www.amazon.com/Clark-Shark-Bruce-Hale/dp/0062192264/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533396322&sr=1-2&keywords=Clark+the+Shark

Upper:

• What Were You Thinking? By Bryan Smith

  https://www.amazon.com/What-Were-You-Thinking-Executive/dp/1934490962/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1517322914&sr=8-1&keywords=what+were+you+thinking&linkCode=sl1&tag=nurtureandt0b-20&linkId=4cdabaded07166a6cced4daf73659710

• The Kids Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control: Simple Stuff to Help Kids Regulate Their Emotions and Senses by Laurne Brukner
  https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Guide-Staying-Awesome-Control/dp/1849059977/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1849059977&pd_rd_r=SDTR0SMTE7ADT2REF4GC&pd_rd_w=QdYVj&pd_rd_wg=96KGs&psc=1&refRID=SDTR0SMTE7ADT2REF4GC&linkCode=sl1&tag=nurtureandt0b-20&linkId=36787db879ff3ba19866fb137c17f330

• I Am Peace by Susan Verde

  https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Peace-Book-Mindfulness/dp/141972701X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1517848552&sr=1-1&keywords=I+am+peace&linkCode=sl1&tag=nurtureandt0b-20&linkId=7f0a77c2a266f0a0b783ca10f7b8c91b

Blogposts:

• https://proudtobeprimary.com/self-regulation-and-self-control-books-and-videos-for-the-classroom/ (videos linked on blogpost)

• https://nurtureandthriveblog.com/picture-books-teach-kids-stop-think-handle-emotions-mindful/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=298789972_

• https://mosswoodconnections.com/developing-emotional-self-regulation/

Videos:

• The Berenstein Bears – The Green-Eyed Monster

• Self-Control (Character Education Song) by Hero25

• Sesame Street: Ian McKellan Teaches Cookie Monster to Resist

Perseverance

Primary

• Rosie Revere Engineer by Andrea Beaty https://www.amazon.com/Rosie-Revere-Engineer/dp/B0771W8PQC/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235583&sr=1-1&keywords=rosie+revere+engineer+book

• The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires https://www.amazon.com/Most-Magnificent-Thing-Ashley-Spires/dp/1554537045/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235755&sr=1-1&keywords=the+most+magnificent+thing+ashley+spires

• Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grace-Reading-Rainbow-Books/dp/0803710402/ref=sr_1_1_twi_har_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510235992&sr=1-1&keywords=amazing+grace+by+mary+hoffman

Upper

• Flight School by Lita Judge (2nd-3rd grade is perfect) https://www.amazon.com/Flight-School-Lita-Judge/dp/1442481773/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1510235495&sr=1-1

• Thank you Mr. Faulker by Patricia Polacco https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Falker-Patricia-Polacco/dp/0399257624/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1510235715&sr=1-1

• She Persisted Around the World by Chelsea Clinton

  https://www.amazon.com/She-Persisted-Around-World-Changed/dp/0525516999/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533396783&sr=1-1&keywords=she+persisted+around+the+world+13+women+who+changed+history

• Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmaneul Ofosu Yeboa by Lauri Ann Thompson

  https://www.amazon.com/Emmanuels-Dream-Story-Emmanuel-Yeboah/dp/044981744X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533396895&sr=1-1&keywords=emmanuel%27s+dream+the+true+story+of+emmanuel+ofosu+yeboah

• Salt In His Shoes by by Deloris Jordan and Roslyn M. Jordan

  https://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Salt+in+his+shoes

• The Girls Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca

  https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Who-Thought-Pictures-Scientists/dp/1943147302/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533397068&sr=1-1&keywords=the+girl+who+thought+in+pictures

• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (picture book and novel)

Blogposts

• https://growingbookbybook.com/childrens-books-about-perseverance/

• https://imaginationsoup.net/30-biographies-model-growth-mindset/

• https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/picture-books-about-perseverance/

• https://www.noodle.com/articles/13-young-adult-books-that-teach-grit

• https://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/teaching-determination.html

Hope/Optimism

Primary

• The Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena

  https://www.amazon.com/Last-Stop-Market-Street-Matt/dp/0399257748/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533398314&sr=1-1&keywords=last+stop+on+market+street+by+matt+de+la+pena&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

• Because Amelia Smiled by David Ezra Stein

  https://www.amazon.com/Because-Amelia-Smiled-David-Stein/dp/0763641693/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533398401&sr=1-1&keywords=Because+Amelia+Smiled

• Pass it On by Sophy Henn

  https://www.amazon.com/Pass-Sophy-Henn/dp/0399547754/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533398518&sr=1-1&keywords=pass+it+on+by+sophy+henn

• Spin by Rebecca Jani

  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/318813/spin-by-rebecca-janni-illustrated-by-george-ermos/9780448489483/

Upper

• Ish by Peter Reynolds

  https://www.amazon.com/Ish-Creatrilogy-Peter-H-Reynolds/dp/076362344X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533398182&sr=1-1&keywords=ish+by+peter+h.+reynolds

• We’re All Wonders

• Wonder

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Prudence

Primary

Upper

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Fairness

Primary

Upper

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Love

Primary

Upper

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Social Intelligence

Primary

Upper

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Zest/Enthusiasm

Primary

Upper

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Forgiveness

Primary

Upper

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Humor

Primary

Upper

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Integrity

Primary

Upper

• The Empty Pot by Demi https://www.amazon.com/Empty-Pot-Owlet-Book/dp/0805049002/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510236255&sr=1-1&keywords=The+empty+Pot

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Love of Learning

Primary

Upper

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Appreciation of Beauty

Primary

Upper

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Connection/Purpose

Primary

Upper

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Leadership

Primary

Upper

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Other great blogposts:

https://www.weareteachers.com/15-must-have-picture-books-for-teaching-social-emotional-skills/