Essential Reads

Twenty books for ages 5-8, one for each virtue in The Alphabet of Character™ Curriculum

Every book on this list was chosen to bring a virtue to life, whether you are reading at bedtime, in the classroom or at the library. Buy from an independent bookshop (we are working to provide a shoppable link), or order on Amazon (the link adjusts to your country).

Prefer to borrow? Ask at your local library, where these books are usually free to borrow with a library card. Many libraries also lend ebooks through apps like Libby or BorrowBox.

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