Character Education: A Book Guide for Teachers, Librarians, and Parents

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A reference and guide for teaching character education through children's literature (covering picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction). The book characterizes titles according to character traits/values, such as caring, confidence, courage, curiosity, discipline, flexibility, friendship, humility, humor, initiative, integrity, patience, perseverance, positive attitude, problem solving, self, setting goals, teamwork. There are 17 chapters focused on specific traits and describing titles pertinent to each theme. About 280 titles are covered. For each title, there is a full annotation, discussion notes and activity suggestions, and collaborative reading titles. Grades K-5 (adaptable for higher grades).

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This book stands out from others of its type becuase of its excellent introduction that talks about character education in general, specifics related to the home and classroom, as well as a consideration of various formats and genres; its brevity that makes it a useful planning resource without being overwhelming; and its thorough index of titles, authors, and concepts. A boon for librarians as well as for parents who are homeschooling or organizing group projects.-School Library Journal
"This book stands out from others of its type becuase of its excellent introduction that talks about character education in general, specifics related to the home and classroom, as well as a consideration of various formats and genres; its brevity that makes it a useful planning resource without being overwhelming; and its thorough index of titles, authors, and concepts. A boon for librarians as well as for parents who are homeschooling or organizing group projects."-School Library Journal

Author Bio

SHARRON L. MCELMEEL, Adjunct Instructor at Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a long-time educator and library media specialist who has built a national reputation in the area of children's literature and is an often-requested conference speaker. She was named Iowa Reading Teacher of the Year in 1987 and was nominated as Iowa's Teacher of the Year in 1997.