values

Explores what it means to be generous.

"When Milo notices graffiti on a wall at the mall, Leo the paintbrush teaches him about the importance of respecting property" --Amazon.

A collection of stories, songs, poems, and illustrations by celebrities that deal with such themes as family, friendship, love, thankfulness, and generosity, as well as their opposites. Includes a CD containing songs performed by Sheryl Crow and Uncle Kracker and a story read by Billy Crystal.

Everyone has a moral compass that guides them in determining good from bad or right from wrong. Those judgments can sometimes be flawed, however, a result of individuals being shaped by the people, laws, ideas, and environment around them. This accessible resource will assist readers as they develop a personal value system that can direct them through life. Not everything in the world can be absolutely certain, but what's important is making the best judgment calls possible and learning from those experiences.

Frin is a boy surrounded by traditional values, and he finds adventures with his friends Alma, Lynko, Arno, and Vera, within the scary vicissitudes and arrogance of the adult world. Presented in Spanish.

Introduces the value of generosity and giving of oneself, presenting hypothetical situations intended to make young readers see the benefit of being generous.

Explains the virtue of responsibility and how readers can practice it at home, in school, in the community, and with each other.

Explains what respect is, describes different ways it can be expressed, and discusses why it should be practiced.

Introduces the value of loyalty, presenting hypothetical situations intended to make young readers see the benefit of being faithful to friends, schools, teams, and family members.

When Trevor's mother discourages his relationship with known troublemaker Vanessa, Trevor hides it from his family and friends.