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Overview
Tragic events in our schools and communities have sparked the integration of character education into new and existing programs. To help aid teachers and librarians in the search for appropriate resources to emphasize good character traits, Oryx has developed another helpful reference by bestselling author Susan Hall. This unique resource provides a guide to picture storybooks and the character traits each describes.
Synopsis
Tragic events in our schools and communities have sparked the integration of character education into new and existing programs. To help aid teachers and librarians in the search for appropriate resources to emphasize good character traits, Oryx has developed another helpful reference by bestselling author Susan Hall. This unique resource provides a guide to picture storybooks and the character traits each describes.
Booknews
Discusses the history, definition, and theories of character education in the classroom, and describes 218 books that help children understand particular character traits such as cooperation, empathy, tolerance, hope, and kindness. Each entry contains a brief annotation of the overall plot and a description of how the book illustrates a specific character trait. Hall is a journalist and government reporter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)