nancy beck grant 2011

Describes what trustworthiness is, examines its importance, and provides guidance on making good decisions.

Two years after her parents' divorce, almost-nine-year-old Ginny Morris is still frustrated by trying to keep track of clothing and homework as she moves from one house to another each Sunday, but is learning to tell her parents when things bother her.

An illustrated introduction to bullying that provides suggestions to thwart teasing, name-calling, harassment, threats, intimidations, and violence from bullies.

Helps students learn to become better communicators by paying attention, making eye contact, asking questions, and giving feedback.

Explains ways to make friends; describes healthy friendships and how to apologize; discusses why some friendships end; and includes a glossary and a list of resources.

Fifth-graders Lindsay, Bella, and Kate, who have been best friends forever, deal with new feelings as they expand their social circle and find interests that threaten their comfortable relationship. Includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter.

Presents character-building stories for children aged six to ten, covering such themes as kindness, honesty, courage, friendship, learning from experiences, and striving to succeed.