Character Counts Books for Beginning Readers

These books can be found in the Beginning Reader section of the library, shelved under the authors' last names, unless otherwise noted.

Trustworthiness
Be honest - Don't deceive, cheat or steal - Be reliable - Do what you say you'll do - Have the courage to do the right thing - Build a good reputation - Be loyal - Stand by your family, friends and community

• Berenstain, Stan. The Berenstain Bears and theTic-Tac-Toe Mystery
• Berenstain, Stan The Berenstain Bears and the Truth
• Brimner, Larry. The Big Tee Ball Game
• Brimner, Larry Dane. Brave Mary
• Brimner, Larry. Money Trouble
• Brimner, Larry. The Noodle Game
• Brimner, Larry. The Promise (J/E Bri)
• Brimner, Larry. The Sparkle Thing
• Brown, Marc. Arthur's Science Fair Trouble
• Cosby, Bill. My Big Lie
• Kyle, Kathryn. Honesty (J/179.9 Kyl)
• Monjo, F. N. The Drinking Gourd; A Story of the Underground Railroad
• O'Connor, Jane. Nina, Nina Star Ballerina
• Walker, Sally. The 18 Penny Goose

Respect
Treat others with respect - Follow the Golden Rule - Be tolerant of differences - Use good manners - Be considerate of others - Don't threaten, hit, or hurt anyone - Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements

• Brimner, Larry Dane. The Messy Lot
• Bulla, Clyde Robert. Daniel's Duck
• Cosby, Bill. The Meanest Thing to Say
• Cosby, Bill. The Treasure Hunt
• Dobkin, Bonnie. Just A Little Different
• Leonard, Marcia. Best Friends
• Lobel, Arnold. Frog and Toad are Friends
• Marzollo, Jean. Soccer Sam
• Neasi, Barbara J. Just Like Me
• Novak, Matt. Little Wolf Big Wolf
• Rau, Dana Meachen. The Secret Code
• Sadler, Marilyn. P.J. Funnybunny Camps Out

Responsibility
Do what you're supposed to do - Persevere: keep on trying! - Do your best - Use self-control - Be self-disciplined - Think before you act; consider the consequences - Be accountable for your choices

• Brimner, Larry Dane. The Pet Show
• Brimner, Larry. Unsinkable!
• Callahan, Thera S. Sara Joins the Circus
• Cristaldi, Kathryn. Baseball Ballerina
• Hillert, Margaret. Not I, Not I
• Hoban, Lillian. Arthur's Birthday Party
• Karlin, Nurit. The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat
• McDonough, Yona Zeldis. A Doll Named Dora Anne
• McKissack, Patricia and Frederick. Constance Stumbles

Fairness
Play by the rules - Take turns and share - Be open-minded; listen to others - Don't take advantage of others - Don't blame others carelessly

• Brimner, Larry. Everybody's Best Friend
• Brimner, Larry Dane. Summer Fun
• Bruce, Sheila. Everybody Wins!
• Guilfoile, Elizabeth. Nobody Listens to Andrew
• Hoban, Lillian. Arthur's Honey Bear
• Hoban, Russell. Bargain for Frances
• Holtzman, Caren. No Fair!
• Kessler, Leonard. Here Comes the Strikeout
• McDaniel, Becky Bring. Katie Did It

Caring
Be kind - Be compassionate and show you care - Express gratitude - Forgive others - Help people in need

• Albee, Sarah. I Can Do It
• Brimner, Larry. Sidewalk Patro
• Byars, Betsy. My Brother Ant
• Guest, Elissa Haden. Iris and Walter
• Hood, Susan. The New Kid
• Kittinger, Jo S. A Lunch with Punch
• McKissack, Patricia. Messy Bessey's Closet
• Minarik, Else Holmelund. A Kiss for Little Bear
• Rylant, Cynthia. Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog

Citizenship
Do your part to improve your school and community - Protect the environment - Cooperate - Stay informed - Vote - Be a good neighbor - Obey laws and rules - Respect authority

• Brimner, Larry. The Big Beautiful Box
• Brimner, Larry. A Flag for All
• Brimner, Larry. Trash Trouble
• Capucilli, Alyssa Satin. Biscuit Finds a Friend
• McKissack, Patricia and Frederick. Messy Bessey's Family Reunion
• McKissack, Patricia and Frederick. Messy Bessey's School Desk
• Sandin, Joan. The Long Way to a New Land
• Scherer, Jeffrey. One Snowy Day
• Tolstoy, Alexei. The Enormous Turnip
• Venn, Cecilia. That is Not My Hat!

Biographies

• Demuth, Patricia. Johnny Appleseed
• Klingel, Cynthia. Jackie Robinson (J 796.357092 ROBINSON)
• Mara, Wil. Clara Barton (J 921 Barton)
• Adler, David A. Helen Keller (J 92l Keller)
• Schaefer, Lola. Martin Luther King, Jr. (J 921 King)
• Walker, Pamela. Abraham Lincoln (J 921 Lincoln)
• Mara, Wil. John Muir (J 921 Muir)
• Klingel, Cynthia. Rosa Parks (J 921 Parks)
• Krensky, Stephen. Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed (J 921 Sacagawea)
• Eddy, Susan. Mother Teresa (J 921 Teresa)

Heroes and Superheroes

• Avi. Abigail Takes the Wheel
• Bailer, Darice. Snoopy: Flying Ace to the Rescue
• Cerasini, Marc. Star Wars: Anakin, Apprentice
• Coerr, Eleanor. Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express
• Friedman, Michael Jan. Superman's First Flight
• Hautzig, Deborah. X-Men: Battle of the Sentinels
• James, Brian. Supertwins Meet the Bad Dogs from Space
• Kiser, SuAnn. Hazel Saves the Day
• Lundell, Margo. Lad, a Dog: Lad to the Rescue
• Maccarone, Grace. The Gym Day Winner
• Marzollo, Jean. Hockey Hero
• McVeigh, Mark. Buzz vs. Torque: One-on-One
• Puckett, Kelley. Batman's Dark Secret
• Ruddick, Bob. Billy the Ghost and Me
• Standiford, Natalie. The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto
• Shea, George. First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers
• Weinberger, Kimberly. The Stormy Day Rescue
• Wetterer, Margaret K. Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
• Yolen, Jane. Commander Toad and the Space Pirates

2003