Building Character (Early Bird Stories ™)

Engaging, story-driven titles follow diverse characters through age-appropriate situations in which they need to draw on character values, such as learning to listen and treating others fairly.

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Cover: Sophie Learns to Listen: A Story about Empathy

Cover: Kevin and the Food Drive: A Story about Generosity

Cover: Justin Keeps It Fair: A Story about Fairness

Title	Lexile	GRL	©
Idil Steps In: A Story about Respect	510	I	2023
Jada Sticks with It: A Story about Determination	480	I	2023
Justin Keeps It Fair: A Story about Fairness	600	I	2023
Kevin and the Food Drive: A Story about Generosity	500	I	2023
Luis's First Day: A Story about Courage	500	I	2023
Sophie Learns to Listen: A Story about Empathy	470	I	2023

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Title	Season	Lexile	GRL	ATOS	©	Add to Cart
Building Character (Early Bird Stories ™) — Hardcover Set					2023	Hardcover $131.94, 6 titles

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