Hey, Little Ant by Phillip Hoose; Hannah Hoose; Debbie Tilley (Illustrator)
To squish or not to squish? A child has a chance to squish an ant, but before doing so, the ant pleads its case.

A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
Call Number: E Sha
Will Camilla Cream survive loving lima beans even though none of her friends eat them?

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The Colors of Us by Karen Katz
Take a walk with Lena and her mom to see and discuss the different colors and shades of our skin tone.

One by Kathryn Otoshi
Little Blue loved being blue, except when red was around. Can Blue stand up to the hot head?

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

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Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae; Guy Parker-Rees
A touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.

The Juice Box Bully by Bob Sornson
A class community makes a commitment to one another: when a student is found bullying, the students become upstanders and support both the student be bullied and the student doing the bullying.

What If Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick; Colleen Madden
Readers explore the consequences of their actions by exploring the question, "what if everybody did that?" This book particularly explores how children can show Respect for their community and the environment.

Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud; David Messing
This book provides and incredibly helpful metaphor that helps children explore ways to show Respect, its impact, and reasons why others may struggle to show Respect. It's a practical and powerful tool to help students understand the importance of showing Respect regardless of whether or not it's received.

Do Unto Otters by Laurie Keller
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.

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Whoever You Are by Mem Fox; Leslie Staub
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.

A Different Pond by Bao Phi; Thi Bui
This is more than just a story about a father-son fishing trip. It's about understanding cultures old and new.

Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson; E. B. Lewis
Chloe and her friends won't play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Eventually Maya stops coming to school. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she'd shown a little kindness toward Maya.
Coretta Scott King Honor

Manners on the Playground by Terri DeGezelle
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.

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress by Christine Baldacchino; Isabelle Malenfant
Morris is a little boy who loves using his imagination. But most of all, Morris loves wearing the tangerine dress in his classroom's dress-up center. The children in Morris's class don't understand. Dresses, they say, are for girls. And Morris certainly isn't welcome in the spaceship some of his classmates are building. Astronauts, they say, don't wear dresses. One day when Morris feels all alone and sick from their taunts, his mother lets him stay home from school. Morris dreams of a fantastic space adventure with his cat, Moo. Inspired by his dream, Morris paints the incredible scene he saw and brings it with him to school. He builds his own spaceship, hangs his painting on the front of it and takes two of his classmates on an outer space adventure. With warm, dreamy illustrations, Isabelle Malenfant perfectly captures Morris's vulnerability and the vibrancy of his imagination.

What If Everybody Thought That? by Ellen Javernick; Colleen Madden
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.

Neither by Airlie Anderson
In this colorful and touching story that celebrates what makes each of us unique, a little creature that's not quite a bird and not quite a bunny--it's "neither"--searches for a place to fit in.

Wild about Us! by Karen Beaumont; Janet Stevens
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.

Don't Touch My Hair! by Sharee Miller
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.

Being Respectful by Mary Small; Stacey Previn
Explains many different ways that children show respect and be respectful.

You Can Respect Differences by Connie Colwell Miller; Victoria Assanelli
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.

I Am Respectful by Kurt Joseph
It's always important to be respectful. It instantly conveys concern for others, while also imparting our own desire to be treated properly. A little respect goes a long way, and makes the difference in every interpersonal situation. With the help of colorful photographic support, this inspiring narrative explores different situations on how to be respectful toward friends, neighbors, and family.

Big Words for Little People by Jamie Lee Curtis; Laura Cornell
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 connect us all.

We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan Higgins
It's the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can't wait to meet her classmates. But it's hard to make human friends when they're so darn delicious! That is, until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all...

A Taste of Colored Water by Matt Faulkner
Was there really a time when all people weren't allowed to drink from the same water fountain? Cousins Lulu and Jelly want to know just what does colored water taste like anyway?

Sit-In by Andrea Davis Pinkney; Brian Pinkney
Four friends find out what it's like to host a sit in to stand up for something they believe in.

The Golden Rule by Ilene Cooper; Gabi Swiatowska
Learn about all the different cultures and world religions that have their own version of The Golden Rule.

Draw the Line by Kathryn Otoshi
Will the children who are drawing the line in this wordless classic finally agree, even if it's just that they disagree?

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi
Does she really not have a name, or is it just that the children can't pronounce Unhei, a name from Korean descent?

My Name Is Sangoel by Khadra Mohammed; Karen Lynn Williams; Catherine Stock
When people have trouble pronouncing his name, Sangoel draws it out: A SUN and a soccer GOAL, giving the other students a fun new way to talk about and learn names and their origins.

The Orange Shoes by Trinka Hakes Noble; Doris Ettlinger
Delly needs new shoes, but she's a happy little girl nonetheless. Will a prejudiced classmate ruin the Shoebox Social for her?

The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad; Hatem Aly; S. K. Ali
Follow along with two sisters on their first day of school as they learn to be proud of who they are, no matter what!

Jackie's Bat by Marybeth Lorbiecki; Brian Pinkney
A young white batboy treats Jackie Robinson differently than the other, white, members of the 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers--and so does everyone else. But eventually Jackie's patience and talent wear down the racist attitudes of those around them and earn their respect.

Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes
A powerful coming-of-age story about two brothers, one who presents as white, the other as black, and the complex ways in which they are forced to navigate the world, all while training for a fencing competition.

Consent (for Kids!) by Rachel Brian
This is a smart, playful guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more.