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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • David Brooks challenges us to rebalance the scales between the focus on external success—“résumé virtues”—and our core principles.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST
With the wisdom, humor, curiosity, and sharp insights that have brought millions of readers to his New York...
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST
With the wisdom, humor, curiosity, and sharp insights that have brought millions of readers to his New York...
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Jonathan Reckford, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity, has seen time and again the powerful benefits that arise when people from all walks of life work together to help one another. In this uplifting book, he shares true stories of people involved with Habitat as volunteers and future homeowners who embody seven timeless virtues--kindness, community, empowerment, joy, respect, generosity, and service--and shows how we can all practice these to improve...
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"Imagination and motivation are key to young children's happiness and health. Thinking about dreams and goals can help children cope with challenges when they arise and view life through a hopeful lens. With this encouraging book, nurture children's imaginations and help them enjoy taking responsibility for their choices and goals. Back matter includes advice for motivating kids and teaching about goal setting at home, at school, and in childcare....
5) Caring
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Describes caring as a virtue and suggests ways in which caring can be shown, such as recycling, donating to charity, helping others, and listening.
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Even very young children can help to make the world a better place. This book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling grateful is a powerful motivator. Words and pictures show children contributing to their community in simple yet meaningful ways. Includes discussion questions, a philanthropy role-play, generosity games, and ideas for service projects.
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"Young Dog has gone camping with Dad and their fellow troop members, but Dog barks and whines about waiting for s'mores while Dad and the rest of the campers set up the tent and get ready to cook - Dog will have to learn to pitch in while being patient, at least if he wants s'mores sooner--Provided by publisher.
At Animal National Park, Dog is camping out with Dad but he does not want to wait for s'mores and barks a lot while Dad sets up the tent...
10) Fairness
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A good sense of fairness can go a long way toward building friendships and making a good reputation for yourself. Readers of this book will develop word recognition and reading skills while discovering why it is important to be as fair as possible to others. They will also explore examples of fairness at home and at school. Sidebars help readers draw connections to the text by encouraging them to reflect upon times when they were treated unfairly....
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"A Basket of Flowers," which is set in Germany 100 years ago, is the tale of a godly young woman and her father who wrongly suffer great persecution, but who learn to trust the sovereign hand of God through every difficult circumstance. "A Basket of Flowers" centers on James, a godly gardener, and his young daughter, Mary.
Their happy and simple life is disrupted when Mary is accused and convicted of theft. At her trial, Mary tells the truth,...
12) Trustworthiness
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Trust plays an important role in bonding people together. Readers will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning what being trustworthy entails and exploring how they can earn the trust of their friends and family members. They will also draw connections to the text as they consider what would happen if they or others were not trustworthy. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students...
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In Love Grows Everywhere, through gentle, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, feel the love in a close-knit family who grows plants and sells them in their local market, and discover the types of love that exist in the many homes of their diverse community. But there's a new kid who is not quite so sure... Can the gardeners' daughter be brave and extend the love to him?
14) Finding kindness
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Publisher Annotaiton: Celebrate kindness in all its many forms. This is a powerful story of community, compassion, and generosity of spirit-perfect for sharing!
15) Responsibility
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"Describes responsibility as the virtue of being honest and suggests ways in which responsibility can be shown such as taking care of a pet, and completing homework and other school assignments"--Amazon.com.
16) I Am Honest
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It is not always easy to be honest, but it is the right way to be. Readers discover all the ways that honesty needs to play a role in their lives. From the classroom to the backyard, they explore situations where telling the truth matters, with the help of spirited photographs. Being trusted is very important, and this book shows readers what it takes to become a trustworthy person.
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What does it mean to be a good citizen? It means being helpful and following the rules. Readers discover that they can do their part to make their communities better one small action at a time. Colorful photographs show kids being the best citizens they can be at school, at home, and with their friends.
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Telling the truth can be difficult and upsetting, especially if the outcome could cause trouble. A lie might seem the easier course when you've broken your brother's favorite toy or haven't yet cleaned your room, though you were asked to. Readers are, introduced to the definition of a lie through accessible language and real-life examples. Then, the benefits of truth telling are presented to readers in a way, that's easy to understand and apply, to...
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Do you know what it means to be mindful? Do you think about how others feel before you act? It's not always easy to be mindful, but it's always worth it! Venture to Serenity Cove as Thoughtful Octopus helps Loud Louise explore the importance of being present, learn what it means to appreciate your surroundings, and discover how you can gain serenity through mindfulness!
20) I Am Helpful
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What are some nice things to do for those in need? Readers will find many encouraging suggestions for helping others, from walking the dog to volunteering at a food bank. Relatable stories and photographs explore many ways for readers to lend a helping hand in their homes, schools, and communities.
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