Character Education
Bibliography
(from a U.S Dept. of Ed. and Office of Education Research
and Improvement pamphlet on! "Helping Your Child Learn Responsible
Behavior.")
Introduction
Reading to and reading with children can help them learn responsible behavior.
Finding good books, however, requires time and thought. Librarians and teachers
can offer valuable assistance.
This section is divided into three lists: Beginning
(ages 1-6); Intermediate (ages 6-9); and Advanced
(ages 9 and up). The age levels overlap and are only rough guides. Please
note that some entries have annotations identifying specific habits of character
such as courage, self-control, and responsibility.
Art and music also can enrich the lives of parents and children. Parents
and children can enjoy the illustrations in many of the books listed here.
They can find inspiration in the music on carefully chosen records, tapes,
and CDs. Audio recordings of the spoken word also can fascinate children
and include many dramatic readings, fairy tales, and even whimsy. Magazines,
encyclopedias, and a few movies are recommended as well. Films can supplement
lessons about responsibility found in the many books listed below.
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Advanced (ages 9 and up)
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