All Together Now
Week 2 ~ Giving

Anne Renaud

Shares how Frank William Epperson began his life as a curious boy experimenting with various inventions and grew up to be the inventor of the Popsicle.

Ellen Surrey

Lists the people and situations that children could be thankful for, and discusses what they could do to express their gratitude

Shel Silverstein

A young boy grows to manhood and old age experiencing the love and generosity of a tree which gives to him without thought of return

Kristin Johnson

When Kevin learns that not all families have enough to eat, he decides to organize a food drive with his friends.

Sarah L. Schuette

Looks at various ways to be generous at home, at school, and in the community

Oge Mora

When her wonderful stew attracts the attention of hungry neighbors, Omu generously shares portion after portion before discovering that she has nothing left to eat herself, a dilemma that culminates in a heartwarming community surprise. 

Daphne Pendergrass

For Owlette, it is time to be a hero and learn an important lesson: it feels good to be a giving owl!

Cheri J. Meiners

A series that helps children learn, understand and practice basic social and emotional skills, with examples taken from real-life situations that make these books appropriate for childcare settings, schools and the home. Each book includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions, games, activities and tips that reinforce the skills and ideas being taught.

Jon J. Muth

Three wise monks trick a poor, frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity when they cleverly entice the town to make soup from stones.

Cori Doerrfeld

Cooper is excited to help his grandmother by delivering honey at the annual Great Giving Festival, but one jar after another is ruined when he takes time to help his friends

Diane O'Neill

Molly and her mom do not always have enough food, so when they visit their local food pantry Molly she sees her classmate Caitlin who is embarrassed to be there, so Molly helps Caitlin realize everyone needs help sometimes

Patty Brozo

A tribute to the power of children as agents of positive change features a kindhearted elderly woman who generously shares the contents of her giant purse before a little girl rallies the community to remediate the lady's homelessness.

Andy Bergmann

Picking yummy red apples from a high tree in the hope of enjoying a satisfying snack, a starry giraffe generously gives away each apple he picks to a sequence of hungry friends and begins to fear that there won't be any apples left for him. Simultaneous eBook.

Mary Quattlebaum

During the hard times of 1932, a poor shoe shine man gives a child his cap, gloves, and an angel made from a spool, then receives a wonderful gift in return

Pearl Auyeung

"Once upon a morning in Hong Kong, in the alley of Tai Yuen Street, a girl is promised a mooncake with a double-yolk center...the special mooncake seems like the only excitement on an otherwise boring day in the market where nothing changes...until an exhausted stranger falls to his knees right in the street! He ran through forests, swam through rivers, and even stowed away on a ship, all to get to Hong Kong. Now at the end of his journey, all he needs is a bite to eat, but no one seems willing to help"