These two didactic but useful books encourage children to act properly in their communities and politely toward peers, family members, and other adults. A question and sample answer on each spread promotes active thinking about one's own behavior. Effective for group viewing, the large attractive photos show a diverse group of children and adults in a variety of situations. Reading list. Glos., ind.

James, Emily . How To Be Respectful: A Question and Answer Book About Respect . ISBN 9781515772002 . James, Emily . How To Be Responsible: A Question and Answer Book About Responsibility . ISBN 9781515772019 . James, Emily . How To Be Tolerant: A Question and Answer Book About Tolerance . ISBN 9781515772026 . ea vol: 32p. (Character Matters). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Capstone . Aug. 2017. lib. ed. $27.32. K-Gr 1This series aims to tackle big topics such as being respectful and tolerant of others. A basic definition is provided at the start of each title. In How To Be a Good Citizen, for instance, readers learn that "being a good citizen means working to make your community a better place." Examples include helping others and volunteering. The color photographs depict actions appropriate for young readers to follow and take, such as recycling materials. In How To Be Tolerant, one example features a boy who wants to join two girls in a "girls only" club. They decide to change the rules of their club to allow him to join. VERDICT A useful series for inspiring character building or teaching social emotional learning.