Books for the Purposefull People Character Traits (Lakeshore): Respect

A boy and his elephant decide to shake things up when they are not allowed into the Pet Club. With Empathy and true friendship, they create a new Pet Club where all are welcome and Respected!

Take a walk with Lena and her mom to see and discuss the different colors and shades of our skin tone.

This book is all about treating others like you would want them to treat you, which is helpful when teaching students about Respect because everyone can relate to wanting to be treated nicely.

This book teaches that all humans are alike, even though we may look and think differently. Students will learn even though someone is different than you, they should be treated with Respect.

Hardly anyone notices young Sally McCabe, but she notices the ways her schoolmates are not showing each other Respect. When she bravely speaks up to make things right, Sally teaches that no matter how little you are, you can always make a big difference!

A big girl with a big heart starts to feel small in a world that doesn’t treat her with Respect and Empathy. With great, big strength she is able to recognize how amazing she truly is.

Little chicken loves tuck-in time because she knows Papa will be telling her a story. She gets so excited, in fact, that she can’t control her urge to interrupt with her predictions about what happens next. Will she find a way to self-regulate so that Papa can get through at least one story? And when it’s her turn to tell the story, will Papa follow suit?

Fry bread is more than just a food – it’s a Respected symbol and celebration of Native American culture. What is the version of fry bread in your community?

It’s Penelope Rex’s 1st day of school and her classmates look delicious! That is, until Penelope learns that if you want to make friends you should show them Respect — and definitely not try to eat them!

In this colorful book, we learn that everyone and everything, no matter how big or small, is important, valuable, and should be Respected.

Doug doesn’t like hugs, but he does love high-fives! In this fun and cheerful story, we learn about the importance of showing Respect for others’ choices and practicing consent.

No matter where you are from, what you wear, or what you do, all are welcome here! Take a journey to a school where all children are loved, valued, and Respected.

A new student from China has come to Amy’s class! She wants to make him feel welcome and Respected but isn’t sure how… that is until she comes up with a plan for her dumpling party!

When Ms. Albert teaches a lesson on kindness, Chloe realizes that she and her friends have been wrong in making fun of new student Maya's shabby clothes and refusing to play with her.

Describes good manners such as sharing, being patient, and being respectful, and shows how these manners and other character values can be used on the playground.

A young boy faces adversity from classmates when he wears a tangerine colored dress to school.

What if everybody were more thoughtful before they judged someone? If you see someone in a wheelchair, you might think he or she couldn't compete in a race. But...you might be wrong. What if you see a child with no hair? Do you think she is embarrassed all the time? How about a kid who has a really hard time reading? Do you think that means he's not smart? You might think so. But...you might be wrong. With clear prose and lighthearted artwork, this companion book to the bestseller What If Everybody Did That? explores the preconceived notions we have about the world and encourages kids to be more thoughtful.

Because Neither is unlike both the rabbits and birds of the Land of This and That, Neither sets out to find a new place where all kinds of creatures are welcome.

Warty Warthog may have warts and tusks, but he likes himself that way! Join him as he celebrates all of his animal friends and the attributes that make each one unique.

An entertaining picture book that teaches the importance of asking for permission first as a young girl attempts to escape the curious hands that want to touch her hair.

Explains many different ways that children show respect and be respectful.

Readers make choices for Ben after he meets Alisha, a girl in a wheelchair. The story path leads to different consequences as readers make choices, while encouraging them to respect differences in others.

Simple text helps children learn the importance of being respectful.

With grown-up words like cooperate, respect, patience and considerate, a big, boisterous and zany family celebrates the power of language and discovers that words--big or little--are the bridge that connects us all.

Bloom was an extraordinary fairy with wonderful magical skills, but the inhabitants of her glass kingdom could only see the muddy mess she left behind everywhere she went. When Bloom leaves the fussy kingdom she isn't much missed until the glass of the castle begins to crack. And when an ordinary girl named Genevieve comes asking Bloom for help, they realize it will take both of them to save the kingdom.

A tiny insect king demands a rock with which to build his throne.

A picture book that empowers children to use their voices in a variety of ways to make a positive difference in the world. Describes how one should say something if they have an idea, if they see an injustice, or if they just want to introduce themselves and state their beliefs.

Lopez adapts the song “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands” to a song about tolerance, friendship, and diversity throughout the world. The sheet music is included in the back.

When Moose ruins Rabbit's birthday party by eating the whole cake himself, he must find a way to make amends. After baking another cake, Moose learns that he loves sharing cake with friends most of all.

When a dragon kidnaps Prince Ronald, Princess Elizabeth sets off to rescue him.

A song in which an ant pleads with the kid who is tempted to squish it.

A funny and honest school story about teasing, self-esteem, and acceptance to share all year round.

A child learns that there are consequences for thoughtless behavior, from feeding popcorn to a bear at the zoo to dropping an empty can out of a car window.

Playing just for the fun of it? Sure thing. In this story, Howard learns the value of working together and cooperating to create a win-win, win or lose.

Celebrate all of the things, big and small and everywhere in between, that make you YOU.