Books for Teaching Respect

Today I wanted to share some of my favorite books to support your lessons on respect. Having strong read-alouds makes it so much easier to introduce and reinforce social-emotional skills. Click each of the images to purchase these books on Amazon. Before you buy, though, be sure to check your local and school library!

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Do Unto Otters is one of my favorites! If you’d like a writing activity and directed drawing, but sure to grab my Respect pack.

Do Unto Otters by Helen Keller

Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein

What If Everybody Did That? by Colleen M. Madden

Mind Your Manners by Nicola Edwards and Feronia Parker-Thomas

Penguin Says “Please” and Hippo Says “Excuse Me” by Michael Dahl

Table Talk by Julia Cook

Time to Say “Please” by Mo Willems

How Do Dinosaurs Play With Their Friends by Jane Yolen (this whole series is great for teaching manners and respect)

Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late by Mo Willems

The Pigeon books don’t directly teach respect and manners. However, Pigeon is a great example of NOT being respectful. These books are great for conversations about rude vs. polite, and how does it feel when someone isn’t respectful.