ERIC Number: ED448440
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2000
Pages: 183
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ISBN: ISBN-0-8108-3682-3
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Family Values through Children's Literature: Grades K-3. School Library Media Series, No. 20.
Roberts, Patricia L.
This book gives teachers, librarians, parents, and others who work with children an annotated bibliography of children's books that contain characters who display positive family-oriented values in their relationships to others. Each chapter begins with a definition of a specific value, followed by a summary, sample activities and lessons for each book which will assist children in acting out the thoughts and feelings of selected characters to understand their own thoughts and actions. Chapters in the book are: (1) Acceptance; (2) Empathy; (3) Friendship; (4) Good Deeds; (5) Honesty; (6) Morals; (7) Pride in Heritage; (8) Respect for Elderly; (9) Responsibility; (10) Self Reliance; and (11) Sharing. Contains over 100 references and an appendix entitled "Little House on the Prairie" lessons. (EF)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Family Life, Friendship, Interpersonal Relationship, Learning Activities, Moral Values, Primary Education, Reading, Role Models
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Publication Type: Reference Materials - Bibliographies
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Language: English
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