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Character Companions® Series (for children 3 through 8 years of age)

Complete Set of Character Companions® Series SKU CCS00

A complete library of captivating animal stories inspire three-to-eight-year-olds to build specific character traits – and give you a basis for character education lesson plans. Stories are the best way for children to learn and remember moral values. They love series of stories, too, and will treasure this set of 32-page, soft-cover books.

Click on individual books below for more detail on each one in the set.

Set of 13 books teach basic character plus 12 specific character traits.

Soft-Cover PrintedBooks – Twelve (12) captivating animal stories inspire three-to-eight-year-olds to build specific character traits. $119.40 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBooks – Thirteen (13) captivating animal stories inspire three-to-eight-year-olds to build specific character traits. $103.35 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable Lesson Plans - Thirteen (13) complete lesson plans by educator include: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets followed by written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on character. $194.35 » ADD TO CART «

Christopher Cat’s Character Club (basic character) SKU CCS01

This enchanting animal tale inspires all children, and provides character education activities to get them involved in character building.Younger children love listening, as they imagine the little black and white cat starting his own character club. Elementary ages read and re-read, knowing that the believable kitten has something very worth saying about character.

For ages 3 to 8, this 32-page book loads the action of character into an amusing kitten story that includes a clear definition, and the bouncy Character Song. Supplemental materials reinforce the lesson: trading cards and stickers for take-home reminders – large picture charts of the characters to display as you read.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Character building is great fun with Christopher. Help children 3-8 learn what character means and how to get it. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Character building is great fun with Christopher. Help children 3-8 learn what character means and how to get it. $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Teacher’s Printed Guide – Teacher’s Guide and lesson plans by career educator includes 100+ page spiral bound book, 14 full-color picture charts, CD of sing-along character song, printable worksheets, coloring sheets, tests, craft templates, and more. $49.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable Lesson Plans - Lesson plan by educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets followed by written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on character. Over 35 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character Trading Cards – (30 in a pack) Character and Christopher Cat on colorful front, definition on back of this 2½” x 3½” card. $4.95 » ADD TO CART «

Sticker Sheets – Christopher Cat and Character are featured on sheet of 30 full-color 1½” stickers. Use on charts, name tags, crafts, etc. $3.95 » ADD TO CART «

Jeremy Rabbit’s Honesty Pie (honesty) SKU CCS02

This enchanting animal tale enhances character building as a mischievous bunny inspires children, and provides character education activities to get them involved in learning to be honest. Young listeners and elementary readers picture the very believable bunny celebrating his birthday in a naughty manner, then learning a very believable lesson about the character trait of honesty.

Honesty is not just telling the truth when asked. Jeremy learns the hard way that it also includes not cheating, not stealing, and other things. Written for 3 to 8 year old children, this 32-page book weaves honesty into a lively story that includes a clear definition of honesty, the simple Honesty Song, and a recipe for delicious Honesty Pie.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Honesty is defined in words and actions by mischievous Jeremy Rabbit as he helps children learn true honesty. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Honesty is defined in words and actions by mischievous Jeremy Rabbit as he helps children learn true honesty. $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets followed by written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on honesty. Over 40 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character Trading Cards – (30 in a pack) Honesty and Jeremy Rabbit on colorful front, definition on back of this 2½” x 3½” card. $4.95 » ADD TO CART «

Sticker Sheets – Honesty and Jeremy Rabbit are featured on sheet of 30 full-color 1½” stickers. Use on charts, name tags, crafts, etc. $3.95 » ADD TO CART «

Little Zoh’s Submissive Trunk (obedience/submissiveness) SKU CCS03

Character building blossoms when this playful tale is used to teach children obedience and submission to the authority of another. Little Zoh will have children laughing gleefully, rolling their tongues around the word “obstinate” just for fun, and learning submission in the process.

Poor Little Zoh would like to do the things the other little elephants do, but his trunk simply will not submit. It’s lack of submission is making him miserable, and he has to find a solution. Little Zoh teaches his trunk character songs, and involves it in character education activities, and … Written for 3 to 8 year old children, this 32-page book spins obedience into an antic-filled story that includes a clear definition of submissiveness, and the Submissive Trunk Song for children.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Submissiveness is defined and played out as little Zoh tries to make his obstinate trunk behave. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets followed by written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on obedience.Over 35 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character Trading Cards – (30 in a pack) Submissiveness and Little Zoh on colorful front, definition on back of this 2½” x 3½” card. $4.95 » ADD TO CART «

Sticker Sheets – Submissiveness and Little Zoh are featured on sheet of 30 full-color 1½” stickers. Use on charts, name tags, crafts, etc. $3.95 » ADD TO CART «

Stinky Skunk’s Self-Control (self-control) SKU CCS04

Character education doesn’t need lectures — it just needs Stinky Skunk’s merry tales with its accompanying character education activities. Stinky easily teaches children self-control. Stinky Skunk’s story is based on a real-life event involving a very real — eventually very smelly — little boy and his big brother. As Stinky learns to exercise restraint over his impulses, he works out a definition of self-control and shares it with the reader.

Self-control, including anger control is not Stinky’s strong point. She knows how to control herself, but when she gets an itch to do wrong, Psst! Written for 3 to 8 year old children, this delightful 32-page book paints Stinky’s lack of self-control into a funny story that includes a clear definition of self-control, and the lively, easily learned Self-Control Song.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Self-control becomes a comical matter when Stinky Skunk sniffs out self-control in this true-life story! $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Self-control becomes a comical matter when Stinky Skunk sniffs out self-control in this true-life story! $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets followed by written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on self-control. Over 55 PDFfiles. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character Trading Cards – (30 in a pack) Self-Control and Stinky Skunk on colorful front, definition on back of this 2½” x 3½” card. $4.95 » ADD TO CART «

Sticker Sheets – Self-Control and Stinky Skunk are featured on sheet of 30 full-color 1½” stickers. Use on charts, name tags, crafts, etc. $3.95 » ADD TO CART «

Pandora Puppy’s Caring Circle (caring/compassion) SKU CCS05

Character education seldom benefits from lectures — but it does benefit from Pandora Puppy’s comical tale with its accompanying character education activities. Pandora Puppy, like many children, is very busy, but not at all concerned with others. As Pandora learns to be touched with the things that touch others, and to do something to help them feel better, she works out a definition of compassion — or caring — and shares it with the young listener or older reader.

Compassion is caring, and Pandora needs a big dose of it. She has to learn what it means, though, and with the caring circle, she learns quickly – as will readers. Written for 3 to 8 year old children, this 32-page book includes in its gentle tale a clear definition of compassion, and the puppies’ Compassion Song. Supplemental materials reinforce the lesson.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Caring or compassion – character education benefits from Pandora Puppy’s help in this bouncy story! $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Caring or compassion – character education benefits from Pandora Puppy’s help in this bouncy story! $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets followed by written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on compassion. Over 35 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character Trading Cards – (30 in a pack) Compassion and Pandora on colorful front, definition on back of this 2½” x 3½” card. $4.95 » ADD TO CART «

Sticker Sheets – Compassion and Pandora are featured on sheet of 30 full-color 1½” stickers. Use on charts, name tags, crafts, etc. $3.95 » ADD TO CART «

Georgey Giraffe’s Giant Respect (respect) SKU CCS06

Georgey Giraffe, and the children who share his story, face the need to understand both to whom respect is due, and in what ways respect should be shown. Armed with a sketchy definition of this character trait, Georgey sets out to show respect. His first efforts are fine, but the time comes when he really has to stick out his neck to show respect.

Respect is not too difficult a part of Georgey’s young life, but the time comes when he must stick out his neck to show respect! Written for 3 to 8 year old children, this 32-page book weaves respect into an enchanting story that includes a clear definition of respect, Georgey’s Respect Song, and a recipe for Georgey Giraffe’s Giant Respect. Supplemental materials reinforce the lesson.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Respect is simply and clearly defined by little Georgey Giraffe, and illustrated when he sticks out his neck! $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Respect is simply and clearly defined by little Georgey Giraffe, and illustrated when he sticks out his neck! $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets followed by written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on respect. Over 35 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character Trading Cards – (30 in a pack) Respect and Georgey Giraffe on colorful front, definition on back of this 2½” x 3½” card. $4.95 » ADD TO CART «

Sticker Sheets – Respect and Georgey Giraffe are featured on sheet of 30 full-color 1½” stickers. Use on charts, name tags, crafts, etc. $3.95 » ADD TO CART «

Pansy Pig’s Patience Pit (patience) SKU CCS07

Classroom character activities, role playing, skit, and games have their place in teaching character traits — but Pansy Pig teaches patience and anger control in a way that children will remember long after other activities are forgotten. All children identify with Pansy and her anger, listening wide-eyed as she struggles to control her bubbling caldron of anger and learn patience. They soon think of additional ways in which Pansy — and they — can control anger.

Children identify with Pansy’s temper tantrums, and listen, wide-eyed and giggling, as she learns patience. Written for 3 to 8 year old children, this 32-page book weaves patience into a delightful story that includes a clear definition of patience, and the funny Muckie-Wuckie Song. Supplemental materials reinforce the lesson.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Patience is simply and clearly defined in this playful story of obnoxious Pansy Pig! $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Patience is simply and clearly defined in this playful story of obnoxious Pansy Pig! $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets followed by written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on anger control. Over 45 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character Trading Cards – (30 in a pack) Patience and Pansy Pig on colorful front, definition on back of this 2½” x 3½” card. $4.95 » ADD TO CART «

Sticker Sheets – Patience and Pansy Pig are featured on sheet of 30 full-color 1½” stickers. Use on charts, name tags, crafts, etc. $3.95 » ADD TO CART «

Cubby Bear’s Big Responsbilitiy (responsibility) SKU CCS-08

Children love cuddly bears, and a little black bear that would rather play than handle responsibility is sure to help them learn and remember this vital character trait. Cubby Bear, and children who snuggle close to hear his story, hugging their own stuffed bears, will learn to be responsible. The question for Cubby is, “Will he learn in time?”

Responsibility is a big word, but children can learn it, and so can a little bear who would rather play all day. Written for 3 to 8 year old children, this 32-page book laces responsibility into an amusing story that includes a clear definition of responsibility, and the bears’ catchy Responsibility Song. Supplemental materials reinforce the lesson.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Responsibility is clearly defined by Father Bear, and amusingly learned as Cubby tries to avoid his own big responsibility. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Responsibility is clearly defined by Father Bear, and amusingly learned as Cubby tries to avoid his own big responsibility. $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets and written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on responsibility. Over 40 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character Trading Cards – (30 in a pack) Responsibility and Cubby Bear on colorful front, definition on back of this 2½” x 3½” card. $4.95 » ADD TO CART «

Sticker Sheets – Responsibility and Cubby Bear are featured on sheet of 30 full-color 1½” stickers. Use on charts, name tags, crafts, etc. $3.95 » ADD TO CART «

Katie Kangaroo’s Leap of Courage (courage) SKU CCS-09

Children love kangaroos, with little joeys bouncing inside their pockets, and they quickly identify with both tiny Katie and her fear of leaving Mother.Katie Kangaroo, and children who listen intently to her story, will learn to have the courage to do what is right. It takes Katie a long time to learn, but the important part is that she finally takes a leap of courage, and young readers will, too.

This tiny kangaroo companion helps children understand true courage. Then it helps them face their fears, just as Katie did. Are they afraid to leave mother? So was Katie. Does the big world frighten them? It frightened Katie, until the day she made her big leap of courage. To be sure they understand, the Courage Song sings in their minds. 32 pages.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Courage is needed by little Katie Kangaroo, and clearly taught by Mother, through words and a bouncy Courage Song $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Courage is needed by Katie Kangaroo, and clearly taught by Mother, through words and a bouncy Courage Song $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets followed by written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on courage. Over 35 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Charley Chimp’s Jungle Fairness (fairness) SKU CCS10

Most children adore monkeys and apes of any kind — but they love chimpanzees especially. They love their antics, and they love to mimic them. Most children know, too, what fairness is and is not. That’s why they identify with little Charley and his unfair treatment by jungle bullies.

What better way to teach children the meaning of fairness, and how it works out in everyday actions! A cute chimpanzee helps them learn not to bully but to exercise fairness. Are they playing a game? Charley learned to play by the rules. Are they using the playground equipment? Charley learned the importance of taking turns. You can engrave the lesson of fairness on their minds with the catchy Fairness Song. 32 pages

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Fairness is a trait that Charley Chimp thought he understood, but there was much, much more to learn. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Fairness is a trait that Charley Chimp thought he understood, but there was much, much more to learn. $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets followed by written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on fairness. Over 30 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Ricky Raccoon’s Trustworthiness Tree (trustworthiness) SKU CCS11

Little masked raccoons appeal to children. They find them both comical and endearing. This little raccoon, who can be counted on for nothing and is not at all trustworthy, is sure to help them learn and remember the important character trait of trustworthiness. Children will laugh at Ricky popping up out of his hollow stump, but they will become serious when Ricky’s other antics are told. They will be especially serious as Ricky waits for The Elder One to explain trustworthiness.

Trustworthiness is not an easy character trait to teach, especially when teaching young children. Ricky Raccoon helps you get the job done. Ricky helps children learn what trustworthiness is not, and then helps them learn, with him, what it is. The easy Trustworthiness Song reinforces the lesson. 32 pages

Soft-Cover Book – Trustworthiness is clearly defined and painstakingly learned as Ricky Raccoon tries to win the trust of others. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Trustworthiness is clearly defined and painstakingly learned as Ricky Raccoon tries to win the trust of others. $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by career educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice, followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets and written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on trustworthiness. Over 35 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Dorrie Donkey’s Cooperation Camp (cooperation) SKU CCS12

Children love to read about young animals, and a little dark gray donkey is no exception. When they learn that the little donkey thinks she is free, and does not need cooperation, they are eager to hear what happens to her. Dorrie Donkey, and the children who listen wide-eyed to her story, all learn to be cooperative.

Cooperation is a character trait you will want to teach early and often, since it is vital for every child. Dorrie Donkey helps you teach cooperation in an amusing way, and motivates children to build it into their lives. Dorrie values freedom, and is stubborn as — well, stubborn as a donkey can be. She does not want to relinquish her freedom for anything. At Cooperation Camp, however, she learns what cooperation means, how to exercise i, and how important it is.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Cooperation is clearly defined and soon learned as Dorrie joins the other donkeys at Cooperation Camp. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Cooperation is clearly defined and soon learned as Dorrie joins the other donkeys at Cooperation Camp. $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by career educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice, followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets and written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on cooperation. Includes 39 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Dewey Deer’s Love Daisies (love) SKU CCS13

Children listen eagerly and intently to this gentle, but serious story about a tiny fawn. They will be wide-eyed as the little fawn meets new friends and tries new adventures. Older children who are able to read will turn the pages enthusiastically, learning new vocabulary as they devour the story.

Love is a character trait you will want to teach carefully, and reinforce often, since so many children have a mistaken understanding of love. Dewey Deer helps you teach love in a gentle way, and a way that motivates children to build it into their lives. Dewey is sure that his mother loves him until new friends pop up in the forest, each with a different idea of love. Dewey listens, and thinks their ideas have merit until something happens to the other fawns. That’s when Dewey learns what love really means, how to exercise it, and how important it is. The Love Song reinforces Mother Deer’s lessons in a contagious way. 32 pages.

Downloadable eBook – Love is clearly defined by Dewey Deer’s Mother in contrast to the mistaken ideas that the tiny deer’s friends give him. $7.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by career educator includes: for non-readers, coloring and writing practice, followed by picture test based on the book; for readers, worksheets and written test. Large picture charts, classroom activities, crafts, teaching tools, as well as take-home reminders reinforce lesson on love. Includes 40 PDF files. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character Mystery Series (for children 9 through 11 years of age)

Mystery at Lake Cachuma (basic character) SKU CMS01

This intriguing mystery inspires children, and provides character education activities to get them involved unsuspectingly in personal character building. Upper elementary ages can’t put it down! They have to solve the mystery, and in doing so, they learn character.

Charlie and Hailey need a big dose of character to handle relocation from fertile Illinois to a California desert, but they don’t want to hear that from Dad and Mom. A detestable camping trip, a mystery — and young aunt Rachel — unwittingly show them that we all need character, and lead them to a definition they can grasp. Character – for ages 9 and up. This 144-page book smuggles the meaning of character into an intriguing mystery.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Character is clearly defined as fraternal twins Charlie and Hailey solve a captivating mystery at Lake Cachuma. $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Character is clearly defined as fraternal twins Charlie and Hailey solve a captivating mystery at Lake Cachuma. $11.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by professional educator includes worksheets that follow the story, bringing out the history and geography of the book, vocabulary enrichment, and definition of character. Written test assesses understanding. Classroom activities, crafts, and other teaching tools reinforce the lesson on character. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Surprise at Pearl Harbor (courage) SKU CMS02

Character building activities come to life when coupled with this intriguing mystery for children 9 and up. Children devour the twins’ adventures purely for pleasure, hardly noticing that those escapades teach courage. Imagine what Surprise at Pearl Harbor will add to both family life and character education in the schools.

Courage – includes living up to your convictions. This 144-page mystery, for ages 9 and up, weaves courage and Hawaiian history into the escapades of sometimes whacky 13-year old twins, defining courage, and enticing young readers to build it into their own lives. Supplemental teaching materials and crafts reinforce the book’s lesson.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Courage demands attention as Charlie and Hailey attack a second mystery that gives their character building a test! $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Courage demands attention as the twins attack a second mystery that gives their character building a huge test! $11.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by professional educator includes worksheets that follow the story, bringing out the history and geography of the book, vocabulary enrichment, and definition of courage. Written test assesses understanding. Classroom activities, crafts, and other teaching tools reinforce the lesson on courage. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Lost on Superstition Mountain (responsibility) SKU CMS03

Lost on Superstition Mountain is a must for everyone working with upper elementary children: parents, teachers, and youth workers! As the role models, barely thirteen-year old fraternal twins, learn responsibility, they teach young readers in clear, unobtrusive terms their own need of responsibility.

Responsibility – is the underlying theme, as 13-year old twins, Charlie and Hailey, face danger at night on a desert mountain. Readers aged 9 and up can’t stop reading this 144-page mystery, unwittingly learning history as well as the meaning of responsibility. Supplemental teaching materials and crafts reinforce the book’s lesson

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Responsibility is learned when the twins get lost on a desert mountain at night — and character becomes real! $14.95 » ADD TO CART «

Downloadable eBook – Responsibility is learned when the twins get lost on a desert mountain at night — and character becomes real! $11.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by educator includes worksheets that follow the story, bringing out the history and geography of the book, vocabulary enrichment, and definition of responsibility. Written test assesses understanding. Classroom activities, crafts, and other teaching tools reinforce the lesson on responsibility. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character-in-Action® Series (for teens)

Passport to Courage (courage) SKU CIA01

Passport to Courage takes you deep inside a very average teen guy facing an enormous challenge that could turn life upside down. Will he be a coward, or embrace good character?

Andrew must choose between cowardice and the courage of conviction, but the choice is not easy. It probably involves choosing between Penny and no girlfriend. It almost certainly is a choice between freedom and imprisonment. Fear possesses the distraught teenager, wherever he is. It lives inside him, making his life miserable, tormenting him

Passport to Courage (384 page novel) is a must for everyone working with teens: parents, teachers, and youth workers! The role model, a sixteen-year old athlete, never lectures to the reader, but his personal struggle to conquer a paralyzing fear captivates readers, and convinces them in clear, unobtrusive terms that the courage of convictions is a vital character trait — the one that guarantees all others.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – In the depths of his heart, 16-year-old Andrew knows what is right, but doing what is right in the face of such immense difficulties — that calls for courage! $19.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by professional educator includes worksheets that follow the story, bringing out the history, geography, and culture of the book, as well as vocabulary enrichment and definition of courage. Written test assesses understanding. Classroom activities reinforce the lesson on courage. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Date with Responsibility (responsibility) SKU CIA02

Date with Responsibility grabs readers and plunges them into the life-and-death struggle of Valeta — a 17-year old beauty queen, who once fought nothing worse than a broken fingernail, or a zit on the end of her tiny nose. All of that changes now, as violent crime forces the cutest, most popular girl in the senior class to make a life-changing decision — and then learn responsibility the hard way. This teen book is fiction — exciting fiction — but it draws its events and unobtrusively written lessons from the shattering experience of a real teen, with whom the author is personally acquainted.

Date with Responsibility (384 page novel) is essential for everyone working with teens: parents, teachers, and youth workers! The role model, a seventeen-year old homecoming queen, experiences life-shattering trauma and shares it with the reader, not sermonizing, but allowing other teens to see how she developed responsibility through it all. Captivating teens, this book convinces in clear, but subtle terms that responsibility is a critical character trait.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Valeta knows she should be more responsible, but she gets a wake-up call when date rape, abortion, and marriage issues come calling with a very practical education in responsibility. $19.95 » ADD TO CART

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by professional educator includes worksheets that follow the story, bringing out the history, geography, and culture of the book, as well as vocabulary enrichment and definition of responsibility. Written test assesses understanding. Classroom activities reinforce the lesson on responsibility. $9.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character Builder Series (for mature teens through adult)

Character – SKU CBS01

You get clear definitions, illustrations, and practical activities in this how-to book that can help improve your career, finances, marriage, academic performance, family and friendships!

Did you know that character can produce healthier relations with your employer, make your children happier and sweeter to be around, help protect you from crime, raise your child’s academic grades, enhance or even heal your marriage?

How-to book provides a clear definition of character and gives you a proactive start on building it in your life. Parents and teachers who are committed to doing the job right get a firm grasp on character before trying to meet the needs of children. Mature teens and others learn to assess their own character, and set goals for stronger character.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – This complete how-to book gives the definitions and character building activities you need to revolutionize your life. $5.95 » ADD TO CART «

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Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by professional educator includes study guides that follow the book, bringing out the definition of character as well as practical how-to points for application to daily life. Regular assignments and a written test assess understanding, while classroom activities reinforce the lesson on character. $4.95 » ADD TO CART «

Courage - SKU CBS02

Courage may seem to be the exception, but true courage can be the rule in your life! This complete how-to book provides the definitions and character education activities you need to transform your life — with courage!

What is courage? What are the mortar and blocks from which we can build courage? How does courage differ from bravery? Can the average person develop courage, or does it simply spring forth unexpectedly in time of need? Can courage be developed in children?

Society has allowed true courage to become an unusual commodity — a mystery to most. But the mystery of courage is that so few practice it. This second book in the Character Builder Series seeks to take the mystery out of courage, giving a clear definition and showing how people of every age can and should develop courage in every area of life.

Soft-Cover Printed Book – Courage — the human quality that guarantees all others — and you can make it yours with definitions, examples, and activities in this how-to book on courage! $5.95 » ADD TO CART «

TEACHERS’ RESOURCES

Downloadable Lesson Plans – Lesson plan by professional educator includes study guides that follow the book, bringing out the definition of courage as well as practical how-to points for application to daily life. Regular assignments and a written test assess understanding, while classroom activities reinforce the lesson on courage. $4.95 » ADD TO CART «

Character in Action

Welcome to Character-in-Action® Character Resources

Character Companions® Series (for children 3 through 8 years of age)

Character Mystery Series (for children 9 through 11 years of age)

Character-in-Action® Series (for teens)

Character Builder Series (for mature teens through adult)