Synopsis: Describes determination as the virtue of setting and working toward goals and suggests ways to show determination such as having willpower to complete a task, solving a problem, and learning new things.

Synopsis: Describes prudence as the virtue of thinking carefully before acting and suggests ways in which prudence can be shown such as using problem-solving skills, and wearing safety equipment when playing sports.

Synopsis: Describes patience as the virtue of waiting and suggests ways in which patience can be shown such as waiting calmly in a line of people.

Synopsis: Describes self-respect as the virtue of believing in oneself and suggests ways in which self-respect can be shown such as taking care and being proud of oneself.

Synopsis: Describes cooperation as the virtue of working together to accomplish a task or goal and suggests ways in which cooperation can be shown such as taking turns, playing in team sports, and working on group projects.

Synopsis: Explains the virtue of self-discipline, or controlling your actions, and describes ways to show your self-discipline at home, at school, and in the community.

Synopsis: A hilarious story that shows kids that they can get themselves to sleep at bedtime! Sam is never ready to go to sleep at bedtime. There are always more questions to ask Mama, more books to read . . . not to mention the monkeys! Sam's rambunctious trio of toy monkeys would much rather jump on the bed and make up songs about ping pong than go to sleep. Eventually Sam wants to go to sleep. But how will he ever get the monkeys to settle down? This…

Synopsis: This Newbery Honor Book is a heartfelt and witty story about feeling different and finding acceptance -- beyond the rules.Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules from "a peach is not a funny-looking apple" to "keep your pants on in public" -- in order to head off David's…