Stories about respect

Respect in these storybooks means listening, taking turns, looking after shared things and treating people well even when they are different from you. The stories put a child in a situation where respect is the choice: a classroom rule, a grandparent’s garden, a new neighbor with a different way of doing things. They suit kindergarten through grade 2 readers, with clear scenes an early reader can follow. The collection fits the week a class sets up its norms, pairs well with the kindness and acceptance stories, and gives a parent a way to talk through a specific incident without lecturing. Every story is free to read online, and remixing one puts your child in the character’s place.

9 stories