8 Books to Promote Good Behavior

By Anna Dewdney

A patient mother llama shows her cranky son that cooperation can make even a boring trip to Shop-O-Rama fun.

By Chisato Tashiro

After being shut out of a frogs-only concert, the mice decide to put on a show of their own—and end up making beautiful music with everyone (including the frogs).

By Tad Hills

The title characters have a big fight over a giant egg. When it turns out to be a ball, they learn to play with it together.

By Jeremy Tankard

Bird is having a bad day until a parade of animal pals follows him around and helps turn his frown upside down.

By Kate Duke

Two mouse brothers with nothing in common work together to throw the best party ever.

Written and illustrated by Max Amato

In this picture book, a pencil and an eraser have opposite purposes but learn to work together. After reading this book, kids will appreciate the importance of cooperation. 

Written by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein

When something goes wrong at the school talent show, a 9-year-old realizes that she can have more fun when she doesn't put as much pressure on herself. Read this book to children who need to combat perfectionism. 

Written by Sue Graves, illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini

Siblings rebel against the rules a babysitter sets until she explains that adults have to follow the rules too.