Synopses & Reviews
Tragic events in our schools and communities have sparked the integration of character education into new and existing programs. To help aid teachers and librarians in the search for appropriate resources to emphasize good character traits, Oryx has developed another helpful reference by bestselling author Susan Hall. This unique resource provides a guide to picture storybooks and the character traits each describes.
Review
This excellent resource, the third in a series, helps librarians find those titles that teachers can use effectively with older students.School Library Journal
About the Author
SUSAN HALL is a journalist and government reporter for The Tipton Conservative, Tipton, Iowa.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Character Defined
History of Character Education
What Is Character Education?
Competing Theories of Character Education
Answering the Critics of Character Education
Implementing Character Education
Positive Character Traits Used in Picture Storybooks
Appendices
Bibliography
Indexes