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"A belief is something that we accept as being true or something that we can trust. Children will learn about the different beliefs held by people around the world with respect to religion, culture, and family. They will also learn how to respect and value others beliefs." --

Friendships are important relationships that teach us how to treat others the way that we would want to be treated. Often, friends share the same values, which are things that are important to us. Children will learn how making friends is an important way to build strong, inclusive communities that are built on respect for other people s values, feelings, and beliefs.

"Young readers will learn that a person can have many feelings, and that they don't stay the same all the time. Expressive photographs provide kids with visual clues to different emotions."--

Values are the things we believe in, that make us active and positive parts of our communities. Helping people in need is an important value that teaches us to be respectful, to empathize with others, and problem-solve. Readers will learn the value of helping others and asking for help when they need it at home, at school, and in their communities.

"A person can be a part of one or many different communities, or even one big world community. Being part of a community allows us to make friendships and to work together to solve problems at home, at school, and in our cultures"--Back of book.

"Identities are the ways that people think about and see themselves. Family, culture, and values shape our identities, but it is important to be happy with who you are. Gender often makes up a large part of our identity. Whether male or female, a person's gender is more about which sex they strongly identify themselves as being. An activity encourages further discussion"--Back cover.

"Children will learn that they play an important role in keeping themselves safe. Children are introduced to helpful strategies to recognize unsafe situations and help keep themselves safe at home, at school, and in their communities." --

There are communities all over the world. A person might be part of many communities - at school, in their neighborhood, or even one big world community! Young readers will learn how communities help us learn to respect others, celebrate diversity, and work together.

This engaging title emphasizes healthy living habits for kids, such as getting enough sleep, exercise, and healthy food, as well as taking care of yourself when you are ill. Children will also learn about the people who help us stay healthy such as parents, teachers, doctors, and sports coaches.