Young readers will identify with the realistic situations and believable characters in these stories....can be read independently or used by adults as part of a discussion on character. Colorful cartoon illustrations add to the appeal. Schools looking for books to support character-education programs will want to consider these titles. Color. Grades K-4. [8” x 10”...approximately 24 pages each]

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Good Citizen Sarah

by Virginia Kroll (2007, Whitman, 15.95/hardback)
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Sarah just got a new computer game she was hoping for, and her two friends Mary and Noah are coming over tomorrow to play with it. When Sarah wakes up the next morning, there is snow covering everything. Snow day! Now she can play with her new game all day. But Sarah didn't count on the power being out. While her neighbors spend the day shoveling and clearing branches, Sarah sits inside feeling sorry for herself. But then she sees her elderly neighbor, Mrs. Warren, in her home alone looking sad. Is Mrs. Warren okay all alone with no power? Sarah wonders. When the power finally comes back on, Sarah has to choose between playing with her game or helping her neighbor. This new title shows readers the importance of citizenship and cooperation. Color. Grades K-4. [8” x 10”...24 pages]

Honest Ashley

by Virginia Kroll (2006, Whitman, 15.95/hardback)
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When Ashley procrastinates writing her school essay, she's caught up short: it's due tomorrow and she hasn't even started. Her friend Kelly says she's having her sister write hers. Ashley knows that's cheating, but what is she to do? Color. Grades K-4. [8” x 10”...24 pages]

Forgiving a Friend

by Virginia Kroll (2005, Whitman, 15.95/hardback)
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When Seth's best friend, Jacob, breaks Seth's favorite toy, he tells Jacob to go home and not come back. But when Seth goes to visit his Grandma Grace, he accidentally breaks a lamp. Seth can't believe she is so forgiving, and it makes him think about how he treated Jacob. Color. Grades K-4. [8” x 10”...24 pages]

Jason Takes Responsibility

by Virginia Kroll (2005, Whitman, 15.95/hardback)
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Jason has an important job to do. He has to take the invitations for Grandma's birthday party to the mailbox right away. But then he sees Carson flying a new kite in the park. It won't matter if he stops to fly the kite for a minute, will it? Illustrations. Color. Grades K-4. [8” x 10”...24 pages]

Ryan Respects

by Virginia Kroll (2006, Whitman, 15.95/hardback)
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Ryan is fast like a cheetah, but his friend Doug is not. After they get timed in gym, Doug comes in behind everyone else. "Doug the Slug," chants Ryan, and he gets a lot of laughs. Doug is upset but Ryan doesn't notice. Color. Grades K-4. [8” x 10”...24 pages]

Good Neighbor Nicholas

by Virginia Kroll (2006, Whitman, 15.95/hardback)
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Nicholas can't stand his next-door neighbor, Mr. Robinson, until he has a bad day of his own. Maybe this is how Mr. Robinson feels most of the time, so Nicholas tries a new approach and learns that being a good neighbor can be its own reward. Color. Grades K-4. [8” x 10”...24 pages]

Cristina Keeps a Promise

by Virginia Kroll (2006, Whitman, 15.95/hardback)
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The day before the Special Olympics, Cristina remembers that an author signing is the day of Victor's race. Victor's excitement is contagious—he has no idea Cristina has decided to miss his race. Cristina thinks about her promise, and then makes an important phone call to her friend. Color. Grades K-4. [8” x 10”...24 pages]

Makayla Cares about Others

by Virginia Kroll (2007, Whitman, 15.95/hardback)
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Makayla loves to fix all kinds of things, and thanks to the toolbox Grandpa gave her, she's ready to mend anything she can. On her way to Grandpa's one day, Makayla sees her neighbor planting a memory garden in honor of her cat who passed away. Makayla cares about Mrs. MacFee and knows that she should help with the garden, but there are bugs in the garden, and Makayla is terrified of bugs! Makayla realizes that caring is about doing nice things for other people, even when you don't have to and when it's hard to do. Makayla returns to Mrs. MacFee's garden, determined to overcome her fear of bugs in order to help plant the garden. Color. Grades K-4. [8” x 10”...24 pages]

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