[LM_NET] GEN: Book Lists-Character Traits

[Pat Luchs <patricia.luchs@UCR.EDU>]

Greetings All,

In regards to recent posts requesting books that promote positive character
traits, let me offer the following resources (in no particular order).

Carolyn and John Lima's _A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture
Books_ (6th edition), Libraries Unlimited, 2001:
        Standard reference tool for finding picture books on all kinds of
topics.  (I found subject entries for perseverance, responsibility,
kindness, and honesty.)

Sharron L. McElmeel's _Character Education: A Book Guide for Teachers,
Librarieans, and Parents_, Libraries Unlimited/Teacher Idea Press, 2002:
        Table of Contents: Caring, Confidence, Courage, Curiosity, Flexibility,
Friendship, Goal Setting, Humility, Humor, Initiative, Integrity, Patience,
Perseverance, Positive Attitude, Problem Solving, Self-Discipline, Teamwork.

Diane Findlay's _Characters with Character: Using Children's Literature in
Character Education_, Alleyside Press, 2001:
        Table of Contents: Responsibility, Respect, Caring, Honesty, Perseverance,
Courage, Self-Discipline, Fairness, Friendship, Citizenship.

Claire Gatrell Stephens' _Picture This! Using Picture Story books for
Character Education in the Classroom_, Libraries Unlimited, 2004:
        Table of Contents: Citizenship and Patriotism, Courage, Friendship,
Honesty, Perseverance and Patience, Respect for Self and Others,
Responsibility and Commitment, Self-Control, Sharing.

These last three include ideas for teaching activities and reproducible
worksheets/puzzles.  I'm sure there are other such books out there
too.  These are just ones we happen to have.

Best wishes,

Pat Luchs
Assistant Librarian
Education Services
University of California Riverside, Rivera Library
(951) 827-3715
patluchs@ucr.edu

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