Cañon City Public Library

Photographs and simple text demonstrated to young readers six ways to show respect for family, friends, and neighbors.

"In this book, readers will learn what respect is, how and why to show it, how to use mindfulness to better practice respect, and how to encourage it in others. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals and Writing Reflection activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about showing respect. Also includes...

Arin acts careless and rude--and other people are angry and upset. His parents and teacher tell him he needs to show respect. Confused and unhappy, Arin asks Grandma for help. They talk about how he would feel if someone broke his things or laughed at what he likes. Arin makes an effort to show respect to others and learns that everyone treats him better when he does.

Introduces young readers to the importance of showing respect for others, no matter how different they seem, and explains the difference between the types of respect that everyone deserves, and the types that must be earned by doing right.

This book defines respect as one of the six pillars of character and provides examples of how to incorporate respect into everyday life.

Introduces young readers to the story of Aesop and his fables, explores the concept of a fable, presents Aesop's The hare and the tortoise in its entirety, and highlights some of the important lessons that can be learned from this particular fable. Includes QR codes that provide access to book-specific resources for further learning.