Honesty: A Level Three Reader

Children's Literature

Part of the "Wonder Book" series, a 'continuing collection' of four leveled readers, Honesty is at level three. Each level uses increasingly challenging vocabulary and sentence structure for the beginning reader. The book includes a definition of honesty as well as various scenarios depicting honesty in action. Staged color photos add interest for young readers. The print is large and each page contains from four to six sentences. An index, a glossary, a list of print and electronic resources, hints for parents and teachers as well as a list of examples of honesty at home, school or in the community are included. 2003, The Child's World, Ages 6 to 8.
— Meredith Kiger, Ph.D.

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3-Each title defines a character trait by presenting vignettes that demonstrate it. The first book presents suggestions for being and making a friend. In the second, the vignettes give examples of honesty at home, in school, and in the community. Respect shows model behavior toward teachers, classmates, friends, neighbors, and the environment. Each spread includes a full-page, full-color photo and a page of large-print text that poses a dilemma and then suggests the proper behavior. The situations and photographs in each book provide opportunity for discussions. Each title connects the character trait to a figure from history, providing the opportunity to connect the lesson across the curriculum. As more and more schools have adopted character-education programs, appropriate literature, both fiction and nonfiction, is needed to support them. These books will help fill that need.-Christine E. Carr, Lester C. Noecker Elementary School, Roseland, NJ Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.